6+ Free File Converter Tools
7 of the 8 tools in this category have a free plan. Each offers a free tier beside paid plans.
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Online Audio Converter
freemiumOnline Audio Converter is a free web app that converts audio files among over 300 formats including MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, and more. It supports batch processing, audio extraction from videos, and advanced settings like bitrate and fade effects, all in-browser without installation.
7-Zip
freemium7-Zip is a file archiver offering high compression ratio with 7z format using LZMA and LZMA2 compression. It supports packing and unpacking various archive formats and provides AES-256 encryption and integration with Windows Shell.
PDFTables
freemiumPDFTables converts PDF files into structured spreadsheet formats such as XLSX, CSV, XML, and HTML using an algorithm that detects table structures. It offers an online converter and an API for automated, scalable PDF to Excel conversions with secure, encrypted processing.
Convert Case
freemiumConvert Case offers free online tools to convert text between uppercase, lowercase, title case, and other formats, as well as translators for Morse code, binary, and Wingdings. It supports text styling for social media and productivity purposes.
FreeConvert Audio Converter
freemiumFreeConvert Audio Converter supports 450+ audio formats for conversion with customizable quality settings. It offers free, secure, browser-based conversions with 256-bit SSL encryption and automatic file deletion. Upgrade for higher limits and API access.
Convertio
freemiumConvertio is a cloud-based file converter supporting over 300 formats and 25,600+ conversion types. It offers fast, easy, and secure conversions with advanced customization options and an API for developers.
CloudConvert
freemiumCloudConvert supports over 200 file formats for audio, video, documents, images, and more with high-quality conversions and ISO 27001 certified data security. Use it online or integrate via a flexible API with scalable, affordable pricing.
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How to choose File Converter tools
Some handle a broad range of file types in one place, while others focus on a specific job like converting PDFs or changing image formats. The clearest way to choose is by what you are converting and how large your files are.
Zamzar is the only tool here with no free plan; it bills from $7 per week and supports 1100+ formats including batch video. Convertio and CloudConvert both have free tiers and cover PDF Conversion alongside general file work, with Convertio capping free uploads at 100 MB. Online Audio Converter and FreeConvert Audio Converter are free to start and built around audio, while PDFTables is built specifically for pulling tables out of PDFs.
How many formats the tool covers
Zamzar supports 1100+ formats and handles audio, video, documents, and images in one place. It is the only tool here that requires payment from the first use, starting at $7 per week. Convertio and CloudConvert each cover 200 to 300+ formats and both offer a free starting plan. Online Audio Converter supports 300+ formats but focuses on audio and video files. If your work stays within audio, FreeConvert Audio Converter covers 450+ audio formats and is free to start.
What the free plan actually allows
Most tools here let you start without paying, but the limits vary. Convertio's free plan caps each file at 100 MB. FreeConvert Audio Converter allows files up to 1 GB on its free plan but limits how many minutes of conversion you get each day. CloudConvert gives free conversions each month but unused credits do not carry over. PDFTables sells credits in one-time packages starting at $50 for 1,000 credits, and those credits expire after one year. Zamzar has no free plan at all.
Whether the tool fits one job or many
If you need to convert PDFs specifically, Convertio and CloudConvert both handle PDF Conversion alongside other formats. PDFTables is built only for turning PDF tables into Excel, CSV, XML, or HTML, and offers an API for large batches. For batch video work, Zamzar and CloudConvert are the two tools here that support it. Convertio also covers image format changes and basic PDF organisation. Online Audio Converter adds tag editing on top of format conversion, which the audio-only tools here do not all offer.
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Frequently asked questions
Which file converter tools are free to use?
Eight of the nine tools here have a free plan. Online Audio Converter, FreeConvert Audio Converter, Convertio, CloudConvert, PDFTables, 7-Zip, Issuu, and Convert Case all offer a free starting option. Zamzar is the only one that requires payment from the start, billing at $7 per week for its Basic plan.
What is the cheapest paid plan for a file converter?
Zamzar starts at $7 per week for its Basic plan, which is the only weekly billing structure among these tools. Convertio's Light plan is $9.99 per month. Online Audio Converter's Premium plan is $6 per month, and FreeConvert Audio Converter's Basic plan is $12.99 per month. No monthly price is published for CloudConvert's subscription tier.
Which tool works well for converting PDF files?
Convertio and CloudConvert both handle PDF Conversion and have free plans to start. Convertio processes most files in under two minutes and caps free uploads at 100 MB. CloudConvert adds ISO 27001 security certification, which matters if the files are sensitive. PDFTables is the right pick if you specifically need to pull a table out of a PDF and export it to Excel or CSV.
Which tool handles batch video conversion?
Zamzar and CloudConvert are the two tools here that support batch video processing. Zamzar covers 1100+ formats and bills from $7 per week with no free plan. CloudConvert has a free monthly allowance but credits do not roll over, so heavy batch work will use them up quickly. For audio batch work, Online Audio Converter and FreeConvert Audio Converter both support converting multiple files at once on their free plans.
Can I convert files without creating an account?
Convertio and FreeConvert Audio Converter both allow conversions in the browser without an account on their free plans. Online Audio Converter works the same way. Zamzar requires an account because all its plans are paid. PDFTables requires registration to use its credits, even on a one-time purchase.
Which tool works for publishing or sharing a converted document?
Issuu is the one tool here built for that job. It converts PDFs and documents in formats like Word and presentation files into flipbooks you can share or embed, and tracks how many people view them. Its free plan covers the basics; advanced features like digital sales require a premium plan, and that pricing is only available by contacting sales. The other tools here convert files but do not publish or host them.