Help and common questions

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General

Do I need an account?

No. You can convert and download without signing up. An account is handy if you want to find old conversions later. Occasionally a tool is limited to signed-in users, and its page will tell you.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Every tool is free within its daily allowance, which is shown on the tool page. There are no subscriptions or hidden fees.

What happens to my files?

We keep them privately, use them only for your conversion, and delete them automatically after a short retention period. Download links are private and stop working after a few minutes. You can also delete them yourself at any time.

My conversion failed. What now?

The page will tell you what went wrong. If it was a temporary problem, there's a button to try again. If it keeps failing, contact us and tell us which tool you used.

Why was my file rejected?

Usually because it isn't quite what its name says (a JPEG renamed to .png, for example), it's damaged or password-protected, or it's bigger than the tool's limits. The message on the page says which one.

Can I convert something I didn't create?

Only if you have the right to. Please don't use the service for books or recordings you don't own. Our acceptable use and copyright policies have the details.

Images

Why did my transparent PNG get a white background?

JPEG and BMP can't store transparency, so transparent areas must be filled with a colour. Where supported, you can pick the background colour before converting.

Will my animated GIF stay animated?

Only if the output format supports animation (WEBP or GIF) and the tool currently offers animation preservation. The result screen states whether the animation was preserved.

Is JPG the same as JPEG?

Yes. They are two names for the same format. We accept both file extensions.

Tool-specific help

Each converter page has its own FAQ covering that conversion's limitations.

Still stuck? Contact support.