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Are Online File Converters Safe? What the FBI Warning Actually Means

The FBI publicly warned about online file converters spreading malware. Here is what the warning means, what the real risks are, and the safer way to convert files.

How to Extract Audio From a Video (MP3 or WAV, No Upload Needed)

Need just the sound from a video? Here is how to pull audio out as MP3 or WAV on your own device, without uploading a large or sensitive recording to a converter site.

Free Favicon Generator: Make a Favicon From Any Image Locally

A favicon is the small icon in a browser tab. Here is how to turn any logo or image into a proper favicon in the right sizes, locally, without uploading your brand assets.

How to Compress an Image to a Specific File Size (Without It Looking Terrible)

Upload limits and email caps need an image under a set size. Here is how to compress to a target file size locally, what each platform actually demands, and how to keep the image looking good.

How to Convert Files Without Uploading Them Anywhere

You can convert images, PDFs, and documents without sending them to any server. Here is how local, in-browser conversion works and why it's the safer default.

Which Image Format Should You Use for Each Marketing Channel?

JPG, PNG, WebP, SVG, GIF: a practical guide to picking the right format for ads, email, social, and print.

How to Extract Text From a PDF or Image in Your Browser (OCR)

OCR pulls editable text out of a scan, screenshot, or PDF. Here is how to do it locally so a sensitive document never gets uploaded to a stranger's server.

How to Convert PNG and JPG to WebP (Free, Locally, No Upload)

WebP files are smaller than PNG or JPG at the same quality, which speeds up your pages. Here is how to convert to WebP locally, when not to use it, and how to serve it correctly.

How to Convert CSV to JSON (and Back) Locally, No Upload Required

Converting between CSV, JSON, and XLSX is a routine data chore. Here is how to do it locally so client data and exports never get pasted into a random website.

How to Merge, Split, and Compress PDFs Without Uploading Them

The common PDF jobs do not require a website. Here is how to merge, split, reorder, and compress PDFs locally in your browser, with the files staying on your device.

How to Remove an Image Background for Free (Without Uploading It)

You can cut the background out of an image without sending it to a website. Here is how local background removal works, and when it does the job well.

How to Remove EXIF Data and Location From Photos Before Sharing

Every photo taken on a phone carries hidden GPS coordinates, timestamps, and device info. Here is how to strip EXIF data locally before sharing, so you are not handing over where and when it was taken.

What Actually Happens to Your File When You Use a Free Online Converter

Where does your file go when you convert it online? Here is the honest step-by-step of what happens on the server side, why it matters more than it seems, and the alternative.

HEIC to JPG and PDF: The iPhone Photo Format Problem, Solved Locally

iPhones save photos as HEIC, which half your apps can't open. Here is why, and how to convert HEIC to JPG or PDF on your own device without uploading anything.