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switchfile compared with Convert Online
Detailswitchfile logo switchfile Convert Online
What it doesFile conversion API that works as a drop-in CloudConvert replacement or simple API Free online file conversion tools for PDF, images, video, audio, and documents
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: 50 files a day with up to 1 GB per file, no account needed. Starter: €9 a month for 2,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Pro: €39 a month for 10,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Scale: €149 a month for 50,000 credits, up to 10 GB per file, API access. Credit pack: 1,0 Not given
Key features
  • CloudConvert-compatible API endpoint with same jobs, tasks and webhooks
  • Simple API with one request and file returned directly
  • Support for import/url, import/upload, import/base64, convert and export/url tasks
  • Signed webhooks for job.finished, job.failed, conversion.finished and conversion.failed
  • Sandbox mode for testing without using credits
  • Support for video, audio, image, document, ebook, markdown, HTML, font and archive formats
  • Files up to 10 GB on paid plans
  • API keys available for free accounts
  • PDF tools: convert, merge, split, compress, and edit documents
  • Image tools: format conversion, compression, resizing, and optimization
  • Video and audio tools: extract, convert, and compress media files
  • Document and spreadsheet tools: Word, Excel, CSV, and JSON workflows
  • Developer tools: Base64, URL encoding, and data format conversion
  • Support for 195+ file format conversions
  • YouTube tools for extracting and converting video content
  • Hindi font encoding conversion tools
  • Local browser processing for most conversions
  • Maximum file size support up to 100 MB
What makes it different
  • Drop-in replacement for CloudConvert: swap one URL and API key, keep all existing code
  • Simpler alternative with one request and direct file return
  • EU processing and automatic file deletion after 24 hours
  • API access available on free accounts
  • Completely free with no account required or hidden fees
  • Most files stay in your browser and never leave your device
  • No software installation needed; all tools run directly in the browser
  • Works on any device anywhere: desktop, tablet, or mobile
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)05
Citation Flow (Majestic)016
Referring domains (Majestic)036

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