Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to UniFile
Privacy first File Converter and Utility Tool for macOS
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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TinyFast▲319I am a developer. I have been building stuff for the last 13 years. One common challenge in all my projects is compressing assets to make them as small as possible. I used to end up using online compressors, but this has a lot of privacy concerns. So, I finally set down for couple of weeks and built this simple app. I can just drag and drop assets in it and it shrinks them. It currently supports around 25 file types. I built a lot of iOS apps but this is the first time building a macOS app, so any feedback is welcome.
2025 · tinyfast.app · its alternatives →
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Tidy▲98Spotlight returns nothing for words you know are in a scanned document. It is not a bug: a scan has no text layer, so there is nothing to index. How to check, and three ways to make those documents searchable on a Mac.
Jul 2026 · tidymacapp.com · its alternatives →
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Unfriction▲69Instant local notes for macOS to capture thoughts in <400ms
Jan 2026 · unfriction.app · its alternatives →
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Convert files in your browser, nothing is uploaded, ever.
Jul 2026 · offlinefileconverter.com · its alternatives →
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Private, batch, pdf merge, macOS
Mar 2026 · converleon.com · its alternatives →
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20+ free, private PDF & media tools. Zero data retention.
Mar 2026 · its alternatives →
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Free PDF & image tools that never upload your files
Apr 2026 · convertkr.com · its alternatives →
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Hey HN! I made How to Convert. Here's the problem I had and the solution I thought of: Problem When you search "How to convert PNG to ICO" on Google, you get a bunch of shady looking "free" results that send your data to unknown servers. The same is true for almost any conversion you are trying to do. So what do I want? I want something I can trust completely. AKA locally running, doesn't send my files or data anywhere and built by an independent developer building in public. Solution How to Convert Privacy-first: Files stay on your device and it works offline. Wide compatibility: Works with…
2025 · howtoconvert.co · its alternatives →
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Puffin Tools▲10Convert images, edit PDFs, and transform data — 100% free, 100% private. Your files never leave your computer. No sign-up needed.
2025 · pufomi.com · its alternatives →
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PDF Tools▲14Free browser-based PDF toolkit — no uploads, no sign-up
2025 · pdf-vert.com · its alternatives →
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Extract images and shapes from PDF files
2025 · apptyrant.com · its alternatives →
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Free PDF & image tools that never upload your files
Aug 2026 · convertkoro.com · its alternatives →
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Convert files locally. Zero uploads, maximum privacy.
Jul 2026 · convertafile.app · its alternatives →
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Toolyard▲456 free browser tools — your files never leave your device
Jul 2026 · gettoolyard.com · its alternatives →
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Convert media locally on Mac. No sign-in. No cloud.
Jun 2026 · screets.com · its alternatives →
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Privacy-first tools for images, PDFs, and media
Jun 2026 · localmedia-kit.com · its alternatives →
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A local PDF toolkit for Mac that never uploads your files
Jun 2026 · foliotools.lemonsqueezy.com · its alternatives →
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Free, browser-based suite for all media & PDF conversions.
Mar 2026 · agendacreativa.com · its alternatives →
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LunaFile▲1Free PDF & image tools — no signup, files auto-deleted
May 2026 · lunafile.com · its alternatives →
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Hi Hacker News! Wanted to show you my latest project, Messer: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/messer/id1586304988?l=en&mt=12 (clickable link in the comment) It's a small native app for the most basic task of all: converting, resizing and optimizing images. I'm currently trying to grow my following, which means I post images a lot, however, these images need to be in a specific format/ratio. Usually, I would go to one of the many websites that resize and convert images, but the experience is subpar and it's a drag to do this multiple times a day. Therefore I…
2021 · its alternatives →
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Convert, sign, redact, compress and clean PDFs and images directly in your browser. No upload, no account. Plus text, data, business and developer utilities.
Jul 2026 · private-tools.codegrain.dev · its alternatives →
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