# About Local Converter

> Browser-only file conversion. Selected files are processed on this device and are not uploaded to a conversion server.

Source: https://localconverter.tech/about

Local Converter is an independent local file conversion application. Its browser interface connects to installed tools on the same computer.

## A browser workspace for local files

Files, pasted text and generated results are processed in this browser. They are not uploaded to a conversion server. Engine downloads can require internet access; large operations depend on the memory and CPU available on this device.

## Real conversions and clear limitations

The site uses browser libraries and WebAssembly engines. Each operation must produce a real output; unavailable native-only features are disclosed in the workspace.

## Questions

### Do files leave my computer?

Files, pasted text and generated results are processed in this browser. They are not uploaded to a conversion server. Engine downloads can require internet access; large operations depend on the memory and CPU available on this device.

### Can I convert files without internet access?

The website and required engine assets must load first. Processing runs on this device; a fresh visit or an uncached engine still requires internet access.

### How long can I download completed results?

Results stay in this browser tab until you remove them or reload/close the page. Download anything you want to keep. Saved downloads are independent of the browser workspace.

## Related information

- [All tools and conversion pairs](https://localconverter.tech/tools.md)
- [Supported file formats](https://localconverter.tech/formats.md)
- [How local conversion works](https://localconverter.tech/how-it-works.md)
- [File privacy and temporary storage](https://localconverter.tech/privacy.md)
- [Local processing security](https://localconverter.tech/security.md)
- [Terms of use](https://localconverter.tech/terms.md)
- [Conversion help](https://localconverter.tech/help.md)