File Converter

Spec sheet

Purpose

File Converter converts and compresses files through the Windows Explorer context menu.Read 11 Oct 2026 · file-converter.io

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · file-converter.io

Support

The maker directs users to the documentation troubleshooting section or the project bug tracker for help.Read 11 Oct 2026 · file-converter.io

Founded

2014Read 28 Sep 2026 · file-converter.io

Batch conversion

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · file-converter.io

Custom presets

Users can add, remove, and edit conversion presets in the file context menus.Read 11 Oct 2026 · file-converter.io

Developer location

The maintainer’s GitHub profile lists Paris.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Format support

Supported conversions include audio, video, image, and document formats, with PDF as the listed document output format.Read 11 Oct 2026 · file-converter.io

Hardware acceleration

Version 2.2 adds an AMD AMF hardware acceleration option for MP4/MKV H.264 conversions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · file-converter.io

Legacy compatibility

The legacy 2017 version supports Windows Vista and 32-bit platforms.Read 11 Oct 2026 · file-converter.io

License and cost

The maker describes it as free and open source under GPL v3.Read 11 Oct 2026 · file-converter.io

License details

The project documentation identifies the license as GNU GPL version 3.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Office requirement

Converting Office documents requires Microsoft Office to be installed and activated.Read 11 Oct 2026 · file-converter.io

Privacy claim

The maker says the product has no ads and collects no data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · file-converter.io

Project history

The maker says the personal open-source project started in 2014.Read 11 Oct 2026 · file-converter.io

Supported Windows versions

File Converter 2 is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.Read 11 Oct 2026 · file-converter.io

Plans and prices

Every File Converter plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• File Conversion Software#33 of 697.7
• Video Converter Software#63 of 757.3