An offline, private alternative to FreeConvert
Last updated September 2026
FreeConvert is a popular ad-supported online converter with a file-size cap on its free plan. Two of its most common uses — shrinking a video to fit WhatsApp, email or Discord, and converting iPhone HEIC photos — are exactly what Compress Video File and HEICPix do, locally in your browser.
Shrink MP4, MOV, WebM, MP3 and M4A files for WhatsApp, email or Discord, or trim them — in your browser, no upload.
Open Compress Video File →Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG, PNG, WebP or AVIF in your browser. Unlimited batch, nothing uploads.
Open HEICPix →Why pick ours
- No upload and no waiting in a server queue.
- The free-plan file-size cap does not apply — the practical limit is your device’s memory.
- Target a specific output size and trim start/end in one step.
- No watermark and no signup.
Where FreeConvert is better
- FreeConvert handles many more file types, including documents and archives.
- It can import from URLs, Google Drive and Dropbox.
- Heavy conversions do not use your own CPU or battery.
- More advanced encoder settings are exposed.
Which should you use?
Use Compress Video File and HEICPix for private clips and photos. Use FreeConvert for exotic formats or when you are on a very low-powered device.
FAQ
Can I compress a video to a specific size?
Yes. Compress Video File lets you target an output size, which is handy for platform upload limits.
Can I convert many HEIC photos at once?
Yes. HEICPix supports unlimited batch conversion to JPG, PNG, WebP or AVIF.
Is there a watermark?
No.
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