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141 file tools · 7 categories

Drop a file. FormatOS shows what you can do.

One private workspace to convert, compress, clean, resize, and prepare your documents, images, data, archives, and text.

On-device processingFiles stay in your browserNo account required

Workspace

Private · browser-first

Drop any file here

Format detected automatically · processed on your device.

PDFJPGPNGWebPEPUBZIPCSVJSONDOCXXLSXSVG+many more
or

No permanent file storage · Privacy respected

Only upload files you own or have permission to process. Keep backups of important originals. Your files are processed in-browser whenever possible, and nothing is stored after you close the tab.

Popular tools

The most-used tools — open one directly, or drop a file above and let FormatOS choose.

Quick conversions

Know what you need? Go direct.

141 tools across 7 categories

Every tool you actually need.

Browse by category, or drop a file above and let FormatOS decide.

Popular workflows

Built around real file jobs.

Most people arrive with a task, not a file format. These are the workflows FormatOS is used for most — each links straight to the tools that do the job.

Built for real file jobs

Whatever you need a file to do.

Students

Shrink PDFs and images to fit assignment portals; merge notes into one file.

Accountants & SMEs

Turn bank statement PDFs into clean Excel; clean CSVs before importing.

Designers

Convert and compress JPG/PNG/WebP; resize batches; strip image metadata.

Developers

Format and convert JSON, CSV, XML & YAML; generate QR codes and hashes.

Office teams

Combine documents, add page numbers, watermark, and package ZIPs.

Email attachments

Compress and convert files so they actually fit the size limit.

141

File tools

7

Tool categories

30

File formats

0

Files stored

Not sure which tool you need?

You don't have to guess. Drop your file at the top of the page and FormatOS reads the format, then shows only the actions that actually apply — convert, compress, clean, resize, extract, or package. Let the file decide.

Drop a file
Everyday file work

Common file problems, handled.

The everyday file blockers that slow you down — fixed in a few clicks.

01

The form only accepts PDF

Drop your image — FormatOS detects it and offers an instant image-to-PDF conversion.

02

Attachment is too large to email

Drop the image or PDF, choose compress, and download a smaller version that fits the limit.

03

iPhone photos won't open on Windows

Drop your HEIC photos and convert them to JPG that opens anywhere — right in your browser.

04

You need to send a folder of files

Drop the files, package them into a single ZIP, and download one tidy attachment.

How it works

From upload to download, every step stays clear.

1

Add file

Drop a file or choose one from your device.

2

Detect

The tool reads the format and shows the right actions.

3

Choose

Pick convert, compress, edit, extract, or optimize.

4

Process

The work runs in your browser using in-page engines — no server round-trip.

5

Download

Save the final file when it is ready.

How FormatOS handles files

Honest processing, clear limits.

No vague promises. Here's exactly what happens to your file.

Processed in your browser

Files are read, converted, and saved on your own device using in-page engines. On this site, nothing is uploaded to a server.

Nothing is stored

There is no file library and no retention. When you close the tab, the file and its output are gone from memory.

No public links

FormatOS does not create galleries or shareable file URLs. Your output is downloaded straight to you — it stays yours alone.

Private by design, no paywall

No sign-up and no premium tier. FormatOS is supported by non-intrusive ads only.

Before you upload

A few things worth knowing.

FormatOS is built to be private and safe, but every file tool has limits. A little care keeps your results reliable.

Mind sensitive files

If a document is highly confidential and you are unsure, only process it on a device you trust.

Always review the output

Automated extraction and conversion can make mistakes. Open the result and check it before relying on it.

Scans & complex tables

Scanned PDFs rely on OCR, which can misread numbers, and multi-column tables may need a manual pass.

Use originals for decisions

For financial, legal, tax, or official use, verify against the source — outputs are a starting point.

Common questions

Practical answers.

Everything you need to know about using FormatOS.

No. Drop your file first and FormatOS detects the format automatically, then shows only the actions that make sense for that file. You never need to browse a tool directory or select a category before uploading.

FormatOS is a browser-first file utility. Drop a file from your device and FormatOS detects the format, checks practical readiness, and shows only the safe actions that are actually available for that file.

Yes. FormatOS processes files on your device at no cost. Any limits you see are processing, file-size, browser, or safety limits — not paid-plan tiers. There is no account or premium option.

PDF documents, images (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG, HEIC), data files (CSV, TSV, JSON, XML, YAML, XLSX), plain text, Markdown, HTML, and ZIP archives. These are processed directly in your browser. Video and audio are not processed in this browser-based version.

Because only actions relevant to your specific file are shown. A PDF shows PDF tools. An image shows image tools. A CSV shows data-conversion options. This keeps the interface focused and prevents irrelevant or broken actions from appearing.

Merge, split, rotate, extract pages, delete pages, reorder pages, add page numbers, add a text watermark, remove PDF metadata, convert PDF pages to JPG, and compress a PDF. Everything runs in your browser using pdf-lib and pdf.js.

Convert between JPG, PNG, and WebP, convert HEIC photos to JPG, compress by quality or target size, resize, crop, rotate, flip, convert an image to PDF, generate a QR code, and create fresh exports that strip common EXIF metadata.

On this site, every tool runs in your browser. Your file is read, processed, and saved on your own device — it is not uploaded to a server, and FormatOS does not create galleries or shareable file links.

No. Metadata removal reduces common hidden file information, but it is not perfect anonymization. Review sensitive files before sharing them.

Lossy formats such as JPG and WebP may lose quality when compressed. Target-size compression is best-effort; very small targets can make text or images blurry. Review important outputs before submitting them.

Not in this browser-based version. FormatOS focuses on documents, images, data, text, and archives — the file types that can be processed safely and instantly in your browser without uploading. Video and audio conversion are not offered here.

No. FormatOS only processes files you choose from your own device. Downloading content from third-party video or social media platforms is not supported and will not be added.

No. FormatOS is a creator-led utility project and is not affiliated with Adobe, Google, Microsoft, Apple, or any government agency.