Zamzar

A long-running online file converter with desktop apps for Windows and Mac.

Free plan + paidFile converters

Updated Nov 1, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · Web, Windows, macOS

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Is Zamzar free?

Free plan, plus paid plans

Starting price:: $12/month (Basic)

Checked on Zamzar's site Nov 8, 2026

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CloudConvert
Free plan + paid
HandBrake
Open source
Convertio
Starting price: $11.99/month, or $6.99/month billed yearly

Verified facts: 5 of 5
Alternatives ranked: 6
Approved reviews: 0
Visits sent from here: 0

About Zamzar

Zamzar has been converting files on the web since 2006. You upload files from your computer, a URL or cloud storage such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Box or OneDrive, choose a target format and download the result or get it by email. It supports well over a thousand formats across documents, images, audio, video, ebooks, CAD, archives and 3D files, and adds tools for compressing, splitting, rotating and extracting audio, plus speech and image to text. A desktop app for Windows and Mac lets you convert by dragging files in. Free use is limited to 50 MB files and free outputs are kept for 24 hours; paid monthly plans raise the file size limit, add daily desktop conversions and online storage, and can be cancelled after one month. There is also a separate conversion API for developers. It suits people who want a simple, familiar converter; the free file size cap is smaller than most rivals.

Best for: People who want a simple converter with cloud imports and a desktop app.

Zamzar pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)

Each line is quoted from Zamzar's own site, with the page it came from.

Plan or term	What it says	Checked	Source
Starting price	$12/month (Basic)	Nov 8, 2026	secure.zamzar.com

What works

Very broad format support, including CAD and 3D
Imports from Dropbox, Google Drive, Box and OneDrive
Desktop app for Windows and Mac
Monthly plans with no long-term contract

Why people leave

Free conversions capped at 50 MB per file
Desktop app allows only 25 free conversions
Conversions can take several minutes

Zamzar vs CloudConvert, HandBrake and Convertio

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

Attribute	Zamzar	CloudConvert	HandBrake	Convertio
Pricing	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid	Open source	Free plan + paid
Verified price	$12/month (Basic)	—	—	$11.99/month, or $6.99/month billed yearly
Free plan	Yes	10 conversions per day	Free app	Yes
Open source	No	No	Yes	No
Self-hostable	No	No	No	No
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Web	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web

Top Zamzar alternatives

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1
CloudConvert
Free daily conversions with a 1 GB limit and credits that never expire.
68.8
2
HandBrake
Free offline video conversion with no file size limits at all.
66.2
3
Convertio
Larger file limits and advanced video options in the browser.
64.8
4
FreeConvert
Up to 20 free conversions a day with bigger files and compression tools.
61.8
5
File Converter
Free, open-source Windows tool that converts from the right-click menu, so files never leave your PC and have no size limit.
50.0

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Zamzar: common questions

What is Zamzar?

Zamzar: A long-running online file converter with desktop apps for Windows and Mac. Best for people who want a simple converter with cloud imports and a desktop app. Available for Web, Windows and macOS.

Is Zamzar free?

Zamzar has a free plan and paid plans.

How much does Zamzar cost?

Zamzar is free with paid plans. Starting price: $12/month (Basic). Checked on Zamzar's own site, November 2026.

Is Zamzar open source?

No, Zamzar is not open source. Open-source alternatives include HandBrake and File Converter.

What platforms does Zamzar run on?

Zamzar is available for Web, Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Zamzar?

The highest-ranked Zamzar alternatives right now are CloudConvert, HandBrake and Convertio. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

Zamzar vs CloudConvert: what's the difference?

Both Zamzar and CloudConvert are free with paid plans. Only Zamzar runs on Windows and macOS.

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Zamzar facts

5 of 5 verified

Converting since: 2006; Checked Nov 8, 2026zamzar.com(opens source in a new tab); “Experience We have been successfully converting files since 2006, with millions of happy customers.”
Formats: 1,100+; Checked Nov 8, 2026zamzar.com(opens source in a new tab); “1100+ formats supported”
Free file size limit: 50 MB; Checked Nov 8, 2026zamzar.com(opens source in a new tab); “exceeds our 50MB free limit.”
Starting price: $12/month (Basic); Checked Nov 8, 2026secure.zamzar.com(opens source in a new tab); “" data-html="true">(?) $12 $19 $39”
Desktop app: Windows and Mac; Checked Nov 8, 2026zamzar.com(opens source in a new tab); “easiest way to convert files on Windows and Mac Convert your files in a couple of clicks.”