What is CloudConvert?
CloudConvert is a browser-based file converter made by Lunaweb GmbH in Munich, Germany, and running since 2012. You drop in a file, choose the format you want, and download the result. It handles 212 formats across documents, images, video, audio, spreadsheets, slides, ebooks, archives, vector graphics, CAD files and fonts.
Each conversion type has its own settings, so you can adjust things like codec, bitrate, resolution and quality for media files. CloudConvert also offers an API that developers use to add file conversion to their own apps, and you can pull files from or save them to cloud storage. Usage is counted in credits, with a small daily allowance for free users.
Main Features
- 212 supported formats across 11 categories
- Office, PDF, image, audio, video and ebook conversion
- Fine controls for codec, bitrate, resolution and quality
- Camera RAW, CAD, vector and font formats
- Developer API for automated conversions
- Credit packages that never expire or monthly subscriptions
How to Get Started with CloudConvert
- Open cloudconvert.com and select or drop your file
- Choose the output format from the list
- Open the settings icon if you want to change quality or size options
- Press Convert and download the finished file
CloudConvert Pricing
Free users get 10 conversion credits a day, and most simple conversions use 1 credit. For more, you can buy one-time credit packages that never expire or a cheaper monthly credit subscription, starting at 1,000 credits.
Who Should Use It?
- Office workers converting Word, Excel and PDF files
- Video and audio creators changing formats
- Designers converting images and vector files
- Developers who need a conversion API
- Students handling ebooks and documents
CloudConvert Alternatives
- Convertio: online converter for files of almost any type
- iLovePDF: online tools to edit and convert PDFs
- Squoosh: free in-browser image compressor
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CloudConvert free?
Yes, for light use. You get 10 free credits every day, which covers around ten simple conversions. Heavier use needs a credit package or subscription.
How many formats does CloudConvert support?
CloudConvert supports 212 formats across documents, images, video, audio, spreadsheets, slides, ebooks, archives, vector, CAD and fonts.
Does CloudConvert have an API?
Yes. Developers can use the CloudConvert API to run conversions from their own apps, paid for with the same credits.