ClipConvert is a powerful, open-source file converter that works directly with your clipboard, converting files "on-the-fly" - no cloud, no uploads, completely local on your system.
- Clipboard Integration: Copy a file and convert it immediately - no detours
- 100% Local: All conversions happen on your device - no cloud, no uploads, no privacy concerns
- Versatile Format Support: Convert between numerous document, image, and audio formats
- Global Hotkeys: Quick access via customizable keyboard shortcuts (default: Ctrl+Alt+C)
- Resource-Efficient: Runs discreetly in the background with minimal system load thanks to lazy loading
- Modern User Interface: Clean, intuitive design with Material Design components
Unlike cloud-based converters:
- Your files never leave your computer
- No registration or login required
- No internet connection necessary
- No file size restrictions or conversion limits
- Full control over your data
- PDF ↔ Text
- Word ↔ PDF
- PDF ↔ Word
- Markdown ↔ HTML
- Excel ↔ CSV
- JSON ↔ XML
- JPG ↔ PNG
- PNG ↔ BMP
- WebP → JPG
- More formats in development...
- MP3 ↔ WAV
- MP4 → MP3
- More formats in development...
- Download the latest version from the Releases page
- Run the installer
- ClipConvert starts automatically and runs in the background (system tray)
- Copy a file to the clipboard (e.g., by right-clicking → Copy)
- Press Ctrl+Alt+C (or your configured keyboard shortcut)
- Select the target format from the list of available formats
- Click "Convert"
- Paste the converted file at your destination
For more details, see the comprehensive documentation.
We welcome contributions! Please read our contribution guidelines for more information.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
| Feature | ClipConvert | Cloud Converters | Desktop Alternatives |
|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy | ✅ 100% local | ❌ Cloud upload | |
| Speed | ✅ Instant | ❌ Upload/Download | |
| Cost | ✅ Free & Open Source | ❌ Often paid | |
| Offline Use | ✅ Complete | ❌ Not possible | |
| Clipboard Integration | ✅ Seamless | ❌ Non-existent | ❌ Rare |
| File Size | ✅ Unlimited | ❌ Often limited |
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