How to Convert Your First File
New to file conversion? Follow this simple guide to convert your first file in just a few clicks.
Choose Your Converter Tool
First, identify what type of file you want to convert and what format you need. Our homepage features 24+ specialized tools organized by category.
Document Tools
PDF, Word, Excel, etc.
Image Tools
JPG, PNG, GIF, etc.
Video Tools
MP4, AVI, MOV, etc.
💡 Pro Tip
Not sure which tool to use? Start with our homepage and browse the categories. Each tool clearly shows supported input and output formats.
Upload Your File
Once you've selected your converter, it's time to upload your file. We support multiple upload methods for your convenience.
Method 1: Drag & Drop
- Simply drag your file from your computer
- Drop it onto the upload area
- The file will upload automatically
Method 2: Click to Browse
- Click the upload button or area
- Select your file from the file browser
- Click "Open" to start upload
⚠️ Important Notes
- • Make sure your file is in a supported format
- • Check that your file is under the size limit
- • Ensure you have a stable internet connection
- • Don't close the browser during upload
Configure Settings (Optional)
Depending on the converter you're using, you may have options to customize the output. These settings help you get the exact result you need.
Common Settings
- • Output format selection
- • Quality/compression level
- • Resolution (for images/videos)
- • Page range (for PDFs)
Default Settings
If you're unsure about settings, the default options are optimized for most use cases and will give you good results.
You can always convert again with different settings if needed.
Start Conversion
Click the "Convert" button to start the conversion process. You'll see a progress indicator showing the conversion status.
What Happens During Conversion
- File is securely uploaded to our servers
- Conversion is processed using industry-standard tools
- Progress is shown in real-time
- Original file is automatically deleted after processing
⏱️ Conversion Time
Most conversions complete in seconds. Larger files or complex conversions may take up to a few minutes. Don't worry - you'll see the progress and get notified when it's ready!
Download Your Converted File
Once conversion is complete, you'll see a download button. Click it to save your converted file to your device.
Download Options
- • Click the download button
- • Right-click and "Save As"
- • Use browser's download manager
- • Check your Downloads folder
After Download
- • Verify the file opens correctly
- • Check the file size is reasonable
- • Test the converted file in your application
- • Keep a backup of your original file
🎉 Congratulations!
You've successfully converted your first file! The converted file will be automatically deleted from our servers after a short time for your privacy and security.