A CloudConvert alternative with no daily limit
CloudConvert processes uploaded files on its own servers — each conversion runs in a separate, isolated container over an SSL-encrypted connection, and its parent company holds an ISO 27001 certification for its security management system. convert.pics takes a different approach for the image formats it covers: HEIC, JPG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF are decoded and re-encoded entirely inside your browser, so there's no upload and no daily conversion cap. The comparison below uses only CloudConvert's own published security, privacy, and pricing pages, checked 31 July 2026 — see the source link on every row.
Side-by-side comparison
| What we compared | convert.pics | CloudConvert |
|---|---|---|
| Where the conversion happens |
Images are converted in the browser. No image data is sent to any server; after the page has loaded the converter also works offline. Source: CONTRACT.md §2 (repo, non-negotiable: zero network I/O of image data) — verifiable in the browser via the proof panel and DevTools network log · Last checked: 2026-07-31 |
CloudConvert processes uploaded files on its servers; each conversion runs in a separate, isolated container, and all transfers are SSL encrypted. Source · Last checked: 2026-07-31 |
| Privacy and data handling |
Output files carry no EXIF, GPS or XMP metadata: decoding and re-encoding drops it and it is never re-embedded. Source: CONTRACT.md §4 product decisions, 2026-07-29 (metadata policy) · Last checked: 2026-07-31 convert.pics uses cookieless Matomo (self-hosted) for page statistics with IP anonymisation and DoNotTrack/GPC respected. Matomo never receives image data; every outgoing request is listed openly in the proof panel. Source: CONTRACT.md §10 (Matomo cookieless, tracker statsdeluxe.com, site id 207) · Last checked: 2026-07-31 |
CloudConvert states: "Your files are deleted immediately and irreversible from our servers when using the delete button. This will happen automatically at the latest after 24 hours." It also states it provides no permanent storage. Source · Last checked: 2026-07-31 CloudConvert states: "We do not read, look into, or mine any data from your files, and we do not make any copies of them. All file processing is done by machine; there is no human interaction with your files." Source · Last checked: 2026-07-31 The information security management system of Lunaweb GmbH, the company behind CloudConvert, holds an ISO 27001 certification issued by TÜV Süd. Source · Last checked: 2026-07-31 CloudConvert states that it is committed to comply with the GDPR and offers to sign a data processing agreement (DPA / AVV) on request. Source · Last checked: 2026-07-31 CloudConvert is operated by "Lunaweb GmbH, Nördliche Münchner Straße 47, DE-82031 Grünwald, Germany". For users in the EU the files are processed on servers located in Germany; users in the US are served from US servers. Source · Last checked: 2026-07-31 |
| Limits |
No daily quota, no per-file size limit and no queue: the only limit is the memory of the device doing the work. Batch conversion with a ZIP download is included. Source: CONTRACT.md §4 (Converter API, convertBatch + client-side ZIP) — no server-side quota exists because there is no server · Last checked: 2026-07-31 |
The free plan lists 10 conversions per day, 1 GB maximum file size, 5 concurrent tasks, a maximum conversion time of 5 minutes and low processing priority. Source · Last checked: 2026-07-31 |
| Price |
Free to use. The site is ad-supported; ad slots are fixed-size and labelled 'Advertisement'. Source: CONTRACT.md §6 (ad slots) — no paid tier exists · Last checked: 2026-07-31 |
Beyond the free quota CloudConvert sells conversion credits, either as one-time packages (credits never expire) or as a monthly subscription (unused credits do not roll over); paid use includes unlimited file size, unlimited concurrent tasks and all API features. Source · Last checked: 2026-07-31 |
| Formats |
Image formats only: HEIC/HEIF input plus conversion between JPG, PNG, WebP and AVIF, with resize and quality control. No documents, video or audio. Source: CONTRACT.md §1/§4 (v1 conversion matrix) · Last checked: 2026-07-31 Conversions to JPG, WebP and AVIF are lossy re-encodes: the pixels are re-encoded, not copied. convert.pics does not claim lossless conversion for lossy target formats. Source: CONTRACT.md §4 product decisions, 2026-07-29 (quality claims) · Last checked: 2026-07-31 |
CloudConvert states: "CloudConvert handles 212 formats across 11 categories, from common office files to camera RAW, CAD drawings, archives, ebooks and production media" — including 42 image formats. Source · Last checked: 2026-07-31 |
Last checked: 2026-08-01
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When the other tool is the better choice
CloudConvert is the stronger choice for anyone who needs a paper trail: its parent company, Lunaweb GmbH, holds an ISO 27001 certification (audited by TÜV Süd) for its information security management system, and CloudConvert will sign a data processing agreement (DPA/AVV) on request — exactly what many companies' compliance teams ask for. It also converts far more than images: 212 formats across 11 categories, including camera RAW and CAD files, plus a full API for automating conversions. If the requirement is "we need a signed DPA and an audit certificate," that's a real answer CloudConvert gives that convert.pics doesn't — our answer to the same question is that no file processing happens at all, which addresses the underlying concern differently, not identically.
Frequently asked questions
How many free conversions does CloudConvert give you per day?
CloudConvert's free plan allows 10 conversions per day, with a 1 GB maximum file size, up to 5 concurrent tasks, a 5-minute maximum conversion time, and lower processing priority than paid plans.
Where does CloudConvert store my files, and for how long?
Each conversion runs in an isolated container on CloudConvert's servers over an SSL-encrypted connection. Its privacy policy states files are deleted immediately when you use the delete button, and automatically at the latest after 24 hours otherwise — there is no permanent storage.
Is CloudConvert GDPR compliant?
CloudConvert states it is committed to complying with the GDPR and will sign a data processing agreement (DPA/AVV) on request. Its parent company, Lunaweb GmbH, is based in Grünwald, Germany, and EU users' files are processed on servers located in Germany.
Is there a CloudConvert alternative that works without uploading files?
convert.pics is one for images: HEIC, JPG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF conversions happen entirely in your browser, so there's no upload step and no daily conversion limit — the trade-off is a much narrower format list than CloudConvert's.
Does convert.pics have an API like CloudConvert?
No. CloudConvert offers a full API as part of its paid plans; convert.pics is a browser tool with no API, no automation hooks, and no account system to authenticate against.
Which one should I use for video, RAW or CAD files?
CloudConvert — it lists 212 formats across 11 categories, including camera RAW and CAD drawings, alongside video and audio. convert.pics only handles HEIC/JPG/PNG/WebP/AVIF image conversion.