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TeraConvert - Private File Converter for Mac
Private File Converter for Mac
The short version
What is TeraConvert - Private File Converter for Mac?
TeraConvert is a file conversion tool for images, videos, audio, and documents that performs all operations locally on the user's device. It provides a web-based converter and a macOS desktop application, ensuring that files are never uploaded to external servers.
All file conversions are performed locally on the user's device, ensuring files are never uploaded to external servers.
Product capabilities
Key features
- Local file conversion
- Batch conversion (desktop app)
- Support for 800+ formats
- PDF editing
- OCR (via Tesseract)
- Video compression
- Audio conversion
- Image resizing and cropping
- Offline operation (desktop app)
Ways to use it
Use cases
- Converting images (e.g., HEIC to JPG, PNG to WebP)
- Converting videos (e.g., MP4 to MP3, MOV to MP4)
- Converting audio (e.g., MP3 to WAV)
- Converting documents (e.g., PDF to DOCX, DOCX to PDF)
- Merging PDFs
- Extracting text from PDFs
- Batch resizing images
- Converting video to GIF
Who it is built for
Best for
At a glance
Strengths & considerations
Strengths
- No file uploads to external servers
- One-time purchase model
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Works offline (desktop app)
- No device limit for license
Things to consider
- Desktop app requires macOS
- Browser app has limited format support compared to desktop
- Some less common formats may require Homebrew installation
- Desktop app requires internet connection for initial license activation
Plan information
Pricing
One-time payment for a lifetime license. The launch price is $19 USD for the first 100 customers, increasing to $29 USD thereafter.
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Prices and plans can change. Confirm current terms on the official pricing page before purchasing.
Compatibility & availability
Technical details
Integrations
Platforms & channels
Official destinations
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Quick answers
TeraConvert - Private File Converter for Mac FAQ
Is TeraConvert a subscription?
No, it is a one-time payment.
Does it work offline?
Yes, the desktop app works offline after the initial license activation.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No, all conversions run locally on your device.
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