A free Zamzar alternative with no daily limit
Zamzar's free service limits how many files you can convert and how big each can be. Here is an alternative with no such cap.
What Zamzar does well
Zamzar has converted files online since 2006 and covers a large number of formats, with an API for developers. It is a long-running, legitimate service run by Zamzar Limited.
Why people look for an alternative
As of October 2026, per zamzar.com/faq, the free service converts up to 2 files in any 24-hour period, with files up to 50MB. Per zamzar.com/signup, paid plans start at $12 a month (Basic, files up to 200MB). For anyone converting more than a couple of files in a day, or a single file over 50MB, the free tier runs out quickly.
As with any upload-based converter, the file also spends time on Zamzar's servers to be processed; as of October 2026, its privacy policy says submitted files and their outputs are stored for no longer than 7 days. Its retention practices are covered in Is Zamzar safe?.
What changes with a browser-based tool
A browser-based converter has no daily count and no server-side file size tier: Stayput's image converter and compress image handle JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC and more, PDF to image turns pages into JPG or PNG, and Video to MP3 pulls out a soundtrack. Converting a tenth file in a day, or a file well over 50MB, costs nothing extra because there is no server job being metered.
Where Zamzar still has the edge
Zamzar's broader format support and its API for automated conversions go beyond what a browser tool offers. For everyday image, PDF and audio conversions, especially more than two a day, a browser-based tool with no daily cap is the more practical option.
Questions
How many free conversions does Zamzar allow per day?
As of October 2026, per its FAQ, the free service allows 2 files converted in any 24-hour period, with a 50MB file size limit.
Is there a Zamzar alternative with no daily conversion limit?
Yes, for common formats. A browser-based converter processes files on your device, so there is no per-day count to run out of.
Can I convert a file bigger than 50MB for free?
With a tool that converts in the browser, file size is limited by your device's memory (phones hold less) rather than a fixed plan tier.
How long does Zamzar keep my files?
As of October 2026, per zamzar.com/privacy, submitted files and their converted outputs are stored for no longer than 7 days. With a browser-based converter, your files are not uploaded in the first place.