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Dev tools · March 10, 2022

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PNG to PDF Conversion in the Browser

Hi everyone, I build some "online" converters as a side project in the last weeks. The difference to existing conversion websites is, that my converters don't upload your files. Everything happens in your browser on your device (with the help of a lot of great Open Source Javascript libraries). I think privacy is an essential feature for a service like this, so my converters also don't use google analytics or any other form of tracking (in fact they use no external resources at all). I started this because I ended up with some .heic files from my iPhone and had to use ImageMagick every time…

PNG to PDF Conversion in the Browser launched on March 10, 2022 with 77 votes, #541 of 3,153 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

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PNG to PDF Conversion in the Browser is an online converter that transforms PNG images into PDF files entirely on the user's device without uploading files to external servers. Built with open-source JavaScript libraries, it prioritizes privacy by avoiding tracking, analytics, and external resources. The tool is designed for users who need quick, secure file conversion—particularly those dealing with photos or scanned documents that require PDF format for sharing or archival purposes.

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Hi everyone, I build some "online" converters as a side project in the last weeks. The difference to existing conversion websites is, that my converters don't upload your files. Everything happens in your browser on your device (with the help of a lot of great Open Source Javascript libraries). I think privacy is an…

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