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What it is

Convertio is a browser-based file conversion service that handles more than 300 formats and more than 25,600 conversion types. It offers tools for audio, video, images, documents, archives, presentations, fonts, and ebooks, along with OCR for scanned documents and images. Conversions run in the cloud, and most conversion types offer advanced settings; video options can include quality, aspect ratio, codec, rotation, and flipping. OCR can create editable Word, PDF, Excel, and text outputs, with up to 10 pages available before signup. Files can be selected from Google Drive, Dropbox, a URL, or a computer. Convertio says input and temporary files are deleted immediately after conversion and output files after 24 hours, with earlier manual deletion available. It supports batch conversion and offers a Conversion API and Chrome extension. Platforms listed include web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and API. A free plan is available. Monthly plans range from $11.99 a month for Lite to $54 a month for Custom; annual-billing options range from 6.99 USD to $32.42 a month.

Spec sheet

What it does
Convertio is a browser-based cloud service for converting documents, images, audio, video, archives, presentations, fonts and ebooks between more than 300 formats.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
API
The site provides a Conversion API with documentation and a way to get an API key.Read 28 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
Integrations
GetApp describes file submission through local upload, Google Drive, Dropbox and URL input.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Security
Convertio says each conversion runs in a separate sandbox, its communications use TLS with HSTS, and its infrastructure is based in Germany and GDPR compliant.Read 28 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
Support
The help center provides general, uploading, conversion, file-type, API and billing sections plus request submission.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.convertio.co
License
Convertio is proprietary; its terms state that website content and materials belong to Convertio Limited or licensors and are copyright-protected.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Android app
The Google Play listing describes an Android converter for images, video, audio and documents with conversion history, themes and cache management.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Android privacy disclosure
Google Play says the Android app may share app activity and device identifiers, collects those data types, encrypts data in transit and does not allow data deletion.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
API callbacks
API conversion options support callback URLs and OCR settings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · developers.convertio.co
API documentation depth
The API documentation covers request parameters, direct file upload, success and error responses, conversion status and result retrieval.Read 14 Oct 2026 · developers.convertio.co
API endpoint
The public REST API starts conversions with POST https://api.convertio.co/convert and accepts URL, raw, base64 or upload inputs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · developers.convertio.co
Batch conversion
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
Browser access
Convertio says it is browser-based, works across platforms, and requires no software download or installation.Read 28 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
Browser availability
The service requires no installation and is presented as working across all platforms through a browser.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Chrome extension
Convertio says more than one million people use its Chrome extension.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Cloud integrations
The OCR page says users can select files from Google Drive, Dropbox, a URL, or their computer.Read 28 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
Cloud processing
Conversions run in the cloud, so processing does not consume the user's local computer capacity.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Company founding
The company says it decided to create Convertio in 2014.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Company scale
Convertio says it converts more than one million files daily, processes over one petabyte monthly and serves more than ten million people each month.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Conversion categories
The site offers audio, video, image, document, archive, presentation, font, and ebook converters, as well as OCR.Read 28 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
Conversion scale
The company says it supports more than 25,600 conversion pairings across 300-plus formats.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Conversion settings
Most conversion types support advanced settings; video examples include quality, aspect ratio, codec, rotation, and flipping.Read 28 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
Custom settings
Supported converters expose options such as quality, aspect ratio, codec, rotation and flipping.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Datacenters
Convertio says the cloud service providers and data centers it uses are certified to ISO 27001.Read 28 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
File conversion
Convertio converts files across more than 300 formats and supports more than 25,600 conversion types.Read 28 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
File retention
Input and temporary files are deleted immediately after conversion, while output files are deleted after 24 hours and can be manually deleted sooner.Read 28 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
Legal maker
The service provider is Convertio Limited, registered in Cyprus at Krinou 3, Agios Athanasios 4103, Limassol.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Limit: ads and interface
A Capterra reviewer complained about excessive advertising and dated visual elements.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: conversion failures
A Capterra reviewer reported that seven of eight similar conversions failed, with slow processing, unclear errors and poor support.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: free-tier batching
A Capterra reviewer said the free version limits files per session and requires waiting for batches to finish.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: image fidelity
A Capterra reviewer reported problems preserving transparent PNG backgrounds and smoothing rounded corners when converting PNG to SVG.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: OCR quality
A Capterra reviewer said OCR was weak for handwriting and unusual fonts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
News: Android update
The Google Play listing records an update on July 29, 2026, described as small bug fixes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
OCR
Convertio provides OCR for turning scanned documents and images into editable formats, including through its API.Read 14 Oct 2026 · developers.convertio.co
Platform listing
GetApp lists web, Android and iPhone/iPad support, with email/help-desk and knowledge-base support options.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Praise: ease and speed
Independent reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as easy, browser access as convenient, and ordinary conversions as fast or frictionless.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: format breadth
Reviewers praise the large number of supported formats and the ability to convert documents, images, audio and video without installing software.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Pricing complaint
Convertio's terms state that subscriptions are normally non-refundable, including when users dislike features, experience temporary technical problems or forget to cancel.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Rating caveat
Trustpilot says Convertio has not recently invited reviews and has not replied to negative reviews, so its ratings may not represent all customers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on Capterra
4.7 out of 5 from 20 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.4 out of 5 from 14 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.7 out of 5 from 20 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.9 out of 5 from 10,569 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
SDKs and CLI
Convertio publishes a CLI and an official PHP wrapper; its developer page says Node.js and Python wrappers are coming soon.Read 14 Oct 2026 · developers.convertio.co
Security certifications
Convertio says its cloud providers and data centers are ISO 27001 certified.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Security compliance
The company states that its infrastructure is based in Germany and complies with the EU GDPR.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Security deletion
Input and temporary files are deleted immediately after conversion, while output files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Security isolation
Each conversion runs in a separate sandboxed environment and the company says even its team cannot access user files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Self-hosting
Convertio documents a hosted web service and hosted API but provides no self-hosting deployment option.Read 14 Oct 2026 · developers.convertio.co
Speed
Convertio says it aims to complete conversions in under 1–2 minutes.Read 28 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
Usage limit
The unlimited plan is subject to an acceptable-use policy allowing speed regulation or unilateral termination for unusually heavy usage.Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co

Plans and prices

Lite $11.99 a month monthly; cancel anytime 1 GB maximum file · 1000 conversion credits/month · 50 concurrent conversions · high priority Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Basic $22.99 a month monthly; cancel anytime 3 GB maximum file · 3000 conversion credits/month · 100 concurrent conversions · higher priority Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Pro $44.99 a month monthly; cancel anytime 10 GB maximum file · 10000 conversion credits/month · unlimited concurrent conversions · highest priority Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Custom $54 a month monthly; cancel anytime 20 GB maximum file · up to 1M conversion credits/month · unlimited concurrent conversions · highest priority Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Free tier Free 100 MB maximum file · 2 concurrent conversions · 10 conversion minutes per 24 hours Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
API prepaid $0.10, paid once prepaid, no automatic renewal 10 cents per conversion minute · unlimited file size · unlimited conversion time per file · unlimited concurrent conversions · high priority Read 14 Oct 2026 · developers.convertio.co
Lite annual $6.99 a month billed yearly 1 GB maximum file · 1000 conversion credits/month · 50 concurrent conversions · high priority Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Lite (annual billing) $6.99 a month billed yearly 1 GB maximum file size · 1000 conversion credits per month · 50 concurrent conversions · High priority Read 28 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
Basic annual $13.99 a month billed yearly 3 GB maximum file · 3000 conversion credits/month · 100 concurrent conversions · higher priority Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Basic (annual billing) $13.99 a month billed yearly 3 GB maximum file size · 3000 conversion credits per month · 100 concurrent conversions · Higher priority Read 28 Sep 2026 · convertio.co
Pro annual $25.99 a month billed yearly 10 GB maximum file · 10000 conversion credits/month · unlimited concurrent conversions · highest priority Read 14 Oct 2026 · convertio.co
Pro (annual billing) $25.99 a month billed yearly 10 GB maximum file size · 10000 conversion credits per month · Unlimited concurrent conversions · Highest priority Read 28 Sep 2026 · convertio.co

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports more than 300 formats and batch conversion
  • Cloud processing does not use computer capacity
  • OCR supports editable Word, PDF, Excel, and text outputs
  • Works across web, desktop, and mobile platforms
  • Free plan available

Limits

  • OCR allows up to 10 pages before signup
  • Output files are deleted after 24 hours
  • Paid monthly plans start at $11.99 a month

Who it suits

Convertio suits people who need to convert files across many formats from a browser, including scans that need editable text or document output. Its API and batch conversion may suit users handling conversion tasks programmatically or in groups.

Convertio in depth

Read the full write-up

Overview

Convertio is a cloud-based file converter for people who need to move among formats without installing a dedicated application. Its breadth suits occasional, mixed-format work especially well; frequent or large conversions make the paid-plan quotas and file-size ceilings central to the choice.

It covers audio, video, images, documents, archives, presentations, fonts and ebooks, plus OCR for scanned documents and images. Batch conversion is supported, and most conversion types offer advanced settings. Convertio aims to finish conversions in under 1–2 minutes, but that target is not a guarantee.

For category-specific options, browse File Conversion Software, PDF Converter Software, Image Converter Software or Video Converter Software.

Key features

Format conversion and controls

Convertio handles more than 300 formats and over 25,600 conversion types. That range makes it a practical single service for varied file conversions rather than a tool limited to documents or media. The settings add useful control where supported: video options can include quality, aspect ratio, codec, rotation and flipping. PDF conversion targets include DOC, DOCX, JPG, EPUB, PNG, JPEG, MOBI, TXT, XLS, ODT, PPT, SVG, XLSX, HTML, CSV, PPTX, TIFF, RTF and DJVU, among other documented formats.

OCR and cloud workflow

OCR turns scanned documents and images into editable Word, PDF, Excel or text outputs. The allowance of up to 10 pages before signup makes it possible to try a short document, but it is a narrow fit for larger scanning jobs. OCR inputs can come from Google Drive, Dropbox, a URL or the computer.

Conversions run in the cloud, so they do not consume the computer’s processing capacity. Browser access requires no installation, and the service offers an API with documentation and API-key access. Convertio also reports more than 1 million Chrome extension users.

Input and temporary files are deleted immediately after conversion; output files are deleted after 24 hours and can be removed sooner by the user. Convertio says conversions run in separate sandboxes, communications use TLS with HSTS, and its infrastructure is Germany-based and GDPR compliant. Its cloud providers and data centers are ISO 27001 certified. These safeguards are useful for routine file handling, though they do not change the importance of considering whether a cloud workflow suits a particular file.

Pricing

Convertio is freemium, with a free plan and no free trial. The paid plans distinguish themselves mainly by maximum file size, monthly conversion credits, concurrent conversions and priority. The lower tiers suit limited workloads; Pro and Custom are better aligned with sustained throughput or larger files.

PlanPrice and billingMonthly allowance and limitsLite$11.99 a month, billed cancel anytime1 GB maximum file size; 1000 conversion credits per month; 50 concurrent conversions; high priorityBasic$22.99 a month, billed cancel anytime3 GB maximum file size; 3000 conversion credits per month; 100 concurrent conversions; higher priorityPro$44.99 a month, billed cancel anytime10 GB maximum file size; 10000 conversion credits per month; unlimited concurrent conversions; highest priorityCustom$54 a month, billed cancel anytime20 GB maximum file size; up to 1M conversion credits per month; unlimited concurrent conversions; highest priorityLite, annual billing$6.99 a month, billed yearly1 GB maximum file size; 1000 conversion credits per month; 50 concurrent conversions; high priorityBasic, annual billing$13.99 a month, billed yearly3 GB maximum file size; 3000 conversion credits per month; 100 concurrent conversions; higher priorityPro, annual billing$25.99 a month, billed yearly10 GB maximum file size; 10000 conversion credits per month; unlimited concurrent conversions; highest priorityCustom, annual billing$32.42 a month, billed yearly20 GB maximum file size; up to 1M conversion credits per month; unlimited concurrent conversions; highest priorityLite is the entry point for modest recurring use, while Basic raises both file-size and credit ceilings. Pro removes the concurrency cap and increases the monthly credits; Custom substantially raises the file ceiling and allows up to 1M credits. Annual billing lowers the monthly price at every paid tier, but commits the buyer to yearly billing rather than the cancel-anytime monthly term.

Platforms

Convertio supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, as well as an API and browser extension. Its browser-based approach avoids installing conversion software, while the API provides an integration route for developers. Support queries go to the Help Center; [email protected] is not a support address.

Who it's for

Convertio is a strong fit for people who handle several kinds of file conversions, want OCR for short scans, or need cloud processing across desktop and mobile platforms. The API and batch conversion also suit workflows that need more than one file at a time. Readers who regularly process files above the chosen tier’s size limit, or whose monthly volume exceeds its credits, should look beyond Lite or Basic; cloud conversion is also not the right choice for work that must stay off a hosted service.

Pros and cons

Pros: More than 300 formats and over 25,600 conversion types cover a wide mix of media, office and specialist files.

Pros: Cloud processing, browser access and broad platform support avoid tying conversion to one installed desktop app.

Pros: OCR, batch conversion, configurable settings and API access extend it beyond one-off format changes.

Cons: Paid usage is bounded by monthly credits and per-file size limits, so heavier workloads may need Pro or Custom.

Cons: The OCR allowance before signup is only 10 pages, limiting its usefulness for evaluating larger scanning jobs.

Cons: Output files remain available for only 24 hours unless downloaded, which calls for a prompt retrieval workflow.

Alternatives

HiPDF is worth considering when a PDF-focused workflow needs OCR and batch processing; its Basic plan is $39.95 a year and includes web access, OCR access, batch processing and a 100 MB maximum file size.

Docling is a better fit for users who want a free, MIT-licensed library that can be installed locally and used offline after model download, rather than a broad browser conversion service.

HTML2PDF Rocket is aimed at HTML-to-PDF conversion, with a free plan of 200 credits per month, a 5 Mb per-PDF limit and credit use tied to network traffic for larger PDFs.

FoxyUtils Online PDF Tools is another option in the online PDF-tools category.

PDF Agile is an option for users seeking a PDF-focused conversion tool with a free tier.

MinerU is a free alternative for users who prefer a self-hosted or API-capable tool.

Ghostscript is a free, self-hosted option for users who want a tool available across desktop operating systems and an API.

PDFCreator is a Windows-focused alternative for users who prefer downloadable software, with a free plan and open-source code.

Verdict

Choose Convertio if you need one service for a broad spread of formats, cloud-based batch work and occasional OCR across multiple platforms. Its range and workflow options are the main reasons to choose it; credit quotas, file-size ceilings and short output retention are the reasons to look elsewhere or pay for a higher tier when conversion becomes a regular workload.

Verdict

Convertio covers a wide range of file types, with cloud processing, OCR, and platform options that include mobile and desktop. Check file limits and conversion credits in the paid plans if you need higher-volume use.

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