Comparison
ConvertYard vs Convertio
Published May 9, 2026
Convertio supports 300+ formats. ConvertYard supports ~40 and never uploads your files. The right choice depends on what you're converting and how sensitive it is.
ConvertYard
Best for: common formats, privacy, batch workflows, no account
- ✓ Files never leave your browser
- ✓ No account, no signup
- ✓ No daily limits, no file size caps
- ✓ Batch 1,000+ files at once
- ✓ Free forever
Convertio
Best for: obscure or unusual formats not supported elsewhere
- ✓ 300+ formats including CAD, e-books, audio codecs
- ✓ Simple drag-and-drop UI
- ✗ 25 conversions/day free limit
- ✗ 100 MB file size cap (free)
- ✗ Files uploaded to cloud servers
Feature comparison
| Feature | ConvertYard | Convertio |
|---|---|---|
| Files uploaded to a server | ✕ Never | ✓ Yes (cloud servers) |
| Account required | ✕ No | Required for conversion history |
| Free daily limit | None | 25 conversions per day |
| File size limit (free) | None | 100 MB per file |
| Batch conversion | 1,000+ files at once | 1 file at a time (free) |
| Works offline | Yes (after first load) | No — requires upload |
| Supported formats | ~40 common formats | 300+ including obscure formats |
| Price | Free | Free / $10–$25/month |
The details
Format breadth: Convertio wins
Convertio supports over 300 file formats — documents, images, audio, video, CAD files, e-books, fonts, and more. If you're converting something unusual (a DWG to PDF, an EPUB to MOBI, a FLAC to OGG), Convertio almost certainly handles it. ConvertYard focuses on the ~40 formats that cover the vast majority of real-world conversion needs. For niche formats, Convertio is the better tool.
Privacy: ConvertYard wins
Convertio processes files in the cloud. Your file uploads to its servers, the conversion runs server-side, and the output is available for download. Files are typically deleted after 24 hours. For most users converting non-sensitive files, this is fine. For legal documents, financial records, medical images, or anything you wouldn't email to a stranger — it's a meaningful risk that ConvertYard eliminates entirely by never receiving the file.
Free tier limits
Convertio's free tier caps users at 25 conversions per day and 100 MB per file. Exceed either limit and you're blocked until the next day or prompted to upgrade. The $10/month plan raises the daily limit to 50 files; unlimited requires $25/month. ConvertYard has no caps — you can convert 1,000 files in one session, repeat it all day, and never hit a limit.
Batch conversion
Convertio's free tier converts one file at a time, and each counts against your daily limit. ConvertYard accepts 1,000+ files in a single drop, processes them in your browser with a per-file progress indicator, and packages everything into a ZIP download. If you regularly work with more than a handful of files at once, the difference is substantial.
Verdict
Use ConvertYard when converting JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, PDF, Word, or other common formats — you'll get no daily limit, no file size cap, no upload, and batch support. Use Convertio when you need a format that ConvertYard doesn't support — its 300+ format library covers formats you won't find anywhere else for free.
Common questions
Does Convertio upload my files to its servers?
Yes. Convertio's conversion happens in the cloud — your file uploads to its servers, gets processed, and is deleted after a set period. The company stores files for up to 24 hours by default. This is convenient for handling large or unusual formats, but it means your file leaves your device every time.
What happens when I hit Convertio's 25 conversion limit?
Once you hit 25 conversions in a day, Convertio blocks further conversions until the counter resets. You can upgrade to a paid plan ($10/month for 50 files/day or $25/month for unlimited) to remove the cap. ConvertYard has no conversion limit.
Does Convertio support more formats than ConvertYard?
Yes — significantly more. Convertio supports 300+ formats including obscure ones like CAD files (DWG, DXF), e-book formats (EPUB, MOBI), and dozens of audio/video codecs. ConvertYard focuses on the ~40 formats that cover 95% of real-world conversion needs. If you need a truly unusual format, Convertio is the better choice.
Is ConvertYard better than Convertio for everyday image and PDF conversion?
For the most common conversions — JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, PDF to Word, PDF compress, merge, split — yes. ConvertYard handles all of them without uploading your files, with no daily limit, and with batch support that Convertio's free tier doesn't offer.
Which tool is better if I work with sensitive files?
ConvertYard, clearly. Because conversion runs inside your browser via WebAssembly, your file bytes never reach any external server. Convertio uploads your file — even with deletion policies in place, the upload happens, the server sees the file, and a record exists. For legal documents, personal photos, or medical records, that distinction matters.
See also
Try ConvertYard — no account, no upload, no limit