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File Converter

Open-source Windows tool that converts and compresses files from the Explorer right-click menu.

Open sourceImage converters and batch resizers

Updated · AppBreakup editorial · Windows

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Is File Converter free?

Yes, free and open source

License:
GPL-3.0

Checked on File Converter's site Oct 29, 2026

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About File Converter

File Converter adds conversion presets to the right-click menu in Windows Explorer. Select one or many files, choose something like "To WebP" or "To MP3", and it converts them in place without opening a separate window. It covers images (PNG, JPG, ICO, WebP and AVIF output, with RAW, HEIC, PSD and SVG among the inputs), audio, video and PDF, and it can turn Office documents into PDF or images if Microsoft Office is installed. Presets can be added, removed or edited to change quality and size settings. It is a personal project started in 2014, released under GPL 3, and free with no ads or data collection. The app only runs on Windows 7 through 11, and it offers fewer image adjustments than dedicated batch processors, so it is best for quick format changes rather than detailed edits.

Best for: Windows users who want one-click image, audio and video conversions from the right-click menu.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Works directly from the Explorer context menu
  • Converts images, audio, video and documents in one tool
  • Free, GPL-licensed, with no ads or data collection
  • Customisable conversion presets

Why people leave

  • Windows only
  • Few image adjustments beyond format, size and quality
  • Office document conversion requires Microsoft Office

File Converter vs Converseen, HandBrake and XnConvert

From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.

AttributeFile ConverterConverseenHandBrakeXnConvert
PricingOpen sourceOpen sourceOpen sourceFree plan + paid
Verified price———€15.00 per business licence
Free planFree appFree appFree appYes
Open sourceYesYesYesNo
Self-hostableNoNoNoNo
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux

Top File Converter alternatives

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  1. 1Converseen logo
    Converseen

    Open-source batch converter with resize and rename options that also runs on Linux and macOS.

    68.8
  2. 2HandBrake logo
    HandBrake

    A dedicated open-source video transcoder when video conversion is the main need.

    66.2
  3. 3XnConvert logo
    XnConvert

    Far more image actions, presets and watch folders for heavier batch work.

    64.8
  4. 4CloudConvert logo
    CloudConvert

    Converts documents, audio, video and images in the browser or via API, so it also works on Mac and Linux with no install.

    50.0
  5. 5Convertio logo
    Convertio

    Web converter with hundreds of formats and drag-and-drop uploads, useful on machines where you can't install a shell extension.

    49.0

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File Converter: common questions

What is File Converter?

File Converter: Open-source Windows tool that converts and compresses files from the Explorer right-click menu. Best for windows users who want one-click image, audio and video conversions from the right-click menu. Available for Windows.

Is File Converter free?

Yes. File Converter is free, open-source software.

Is File Converter open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at Tichau/FileConverter.

What platforms does File Converter run on?

File Converter is available for Windows.

What are the best alternatives to File Converter?

The highest-ranked File Converter alternatives right now are Converseen, HandBrake and XnConvert. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

File Converter vs Converseen: what's the difference?

Both File Converter and Converseen are free and open source. Only Converseen runs on macOS and Linux.

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