# File Converter privacy rating

A Windows tool that converts and compresses audio, video, image and document files from the File Explorer context menu, using customizable presets.

## Summary

File Converter scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the file converters criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://file-converter.io
- Source code: https://github.com/Tichau/FileConverter
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Windows
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [File converters](https://privacyratings.com/file-converters/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/Tichau/FileConverter/blob/master/LICENSE.md |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No third-party trackers, and the app collects no data. The website's counter.dev analytics are cookieless and aggregate-only. | https://file-converter.io/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free, funded by donations, with no ads or data collection. | https://file-converter.io/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/file-converters/file-converter/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/file-converters/file-converter.md