Zamzar vs FreeConvert
Updated Jul 2026
Zamzar's simplicity against FreeConvert's looser free limits. Both send your files to a server.
At a glance
| Zamzar | FreeConvert | |
|---|---|---|
| Where your files go | Uploaded to their servers | Uploaded to their servers |
| Photo location and camera data | Removed | Removed |
| Companies contacted while you convert | 5 companies | 45 companies, plus screen recording |
| What it converts | Most file types | Most file types |
| Free use | 2 files per 24 hours; email required | Free with size limits; ads |
| Pricing | monthly subscription | subscription for higher limits |
| 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 Zamzar and FreeConvert, 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
Zamzar is stronger on
- Very simple
- Wide format support
- Long-established
FreeConvert is stronger on
- Broad format coverage
- No signup for basic use
- Decent size limits
A third option: Morphjet
Both Zamzar and FreeConvert 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?
Zamzar is the better choice for a rare, simple conversion when you refuse to install anything. FreeConvert is the better choice for occasional web conversions where file size matters more than privacy.
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 Zamzar or FreeConvert better?
It depends on your need. Zamzar is the better pick for a rare, simple conversion when you refuse to install anything, while FreeConvert suits occasional web conversions where file size matters more than privacy.
Do Zamzar and FreeConvert 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 Zamzar and FreeConvert?
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.