CloudConvert vs Convertio
Updated Jul 2026
The two heavyweight online converters, compared on formats, limits, and where your files end up.
At a glance
| CloudConvert | Convertio | |
|---|---|---|
| Where your files go | Uploaded to their servers | Uploaded to their servers |
| Photo location and camera data | Returned to you intact | Returned to you intact |
| Companies contacted while you convert | None | 8 companies |
| What it converts | Most file types | Most file types |
| Free use | ~25 conversion minutes/day; account required for more | Files up to 100 MB; daily minutes then a paywall |
| Pricing | credit packs or subscription | monthly subscription or credit packs |
| Runs on | Any web browser | Any web browser |
The two privacy rows are measured, not estimated. We sent one photo carrying GPS coordinates, a camera body serial number and an owner name through CloudConvert and Convertio, on default settings, and read back what came out. Tested 15 August 2026. Results can change without notice, so treat this as a snapshot. Read the full study, method and data.
Where each one wins
CloudConvert is stronger on
- Huge format list
- API for developers
- Handles large files
Convertio is stronger on
- 300+ formats
- Clean drag-and-drop interface
- Handles OCR on scans
- Browser extension
A third option: Morphjet
Both CloudConvert and Convertio upload your file to a server to do the work. If that is the part you want to avoid, Morphjet converts 2,748 conversions on your own computer, with nothing uploaded, no account, and no watermark. It's available now for Mac, Windows and Linux.
Which should you choose?
CloudConvert is the better choice for developers who need an API, or the occasional very large file a laptop would struggle with. Convertio is the better choice for a quick one-off on a borrowed or locked-down device where you can't install software.
If you would rather keep every file on your own computer and convert more than one kind of file, Morphjet is worth a look.
Morphjet converts 2,748 conversions on your own computer, with no upload and no account. Available now.
One-time purchase, no subscription. 14 days to change your mind.
Questions
Is CloudConvert or Convertio better?
It depends on your need. CloudConvert is the better pick for developers who need an API, or the occasional very large file a laptop would struggle with, while Convertio suits a quick one-off on a borrowed or locked-down device where you can't install software.
Do CloudConvert and Convertio upload my files?
Yes, both process your file on their servers, which means uploading it. Morphjet converts on your own computer instead, so nothing is uploaded.
Is there a more private alternative to CloudConvert and Convertio?
Morphjet converts on your own computer, so files are never uploaded, and it handles far more than one category. It's available now for Mac, Windows and Linux.