Convertio vs Zamzar
Updated Jul 2026
Convertio is the slicker modern web tool; Zamzar is the old reliable. Neither keeps your files on your own machine.
At a glance
| Convertio | Zamzar | |
|---|---|---|
| Where your files go | Uploaded to their servers | Uploaded to their servers |
| Photo location and camera data | Returned to you intact | Removed |
| Companies contacted while you convert | 8 companies | 5 companies |
| What it converts | Most file types | Most file types |
| Free use | Files up to 100 MB; daily minutes then a paywall | 2 files per 24 hours; email required |
| Pricing | monthly subscription or credit packs | monthly subscription |
| 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 Convertio and Zamzar, 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
Convertio is stronger on
- 300+ formats
- Clean drag-and-drop interface
- Handles OCR on scans
- Browser extension
Zamzar is stronger on
- Very simple
- Wide format support
- Long-established
A third option: Morphjet
Both Convertio and Zamzar 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?
Convertio is the better choice for a quick one-off on a borrowed or locked-down device where you can't install software. Zamzar is the better choice for a rare, simple conversion when you refuse to install anything.
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 Convertio or Zamzar better?
It depends on your need. Convertio is the better pick for a quick one-off on a borrowed or locked-down device where you can't install software, while Zamzar suits a rare, simple conversion when you refuse to install anything.
Do Convertio and Zamzar 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 Convertio and Zamzar?
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.