Mac · 133 tools · 100% on-device · No upload
A Convertio alternative
with no upload and no file-size cap.
Convertio is a handy browser converter — but every file uploads to its servers, and the free tier caps file size and daily conversions. MediaKit does the same conversions on your Mac: 133 tools across video, audio, image, PDF, and archive work, 100% on-device, no account, no limits. Free to start.
How does MediaKit compare to Convertio?
Web service vs on-device Mac app. Here's the trade-off.
Where conversion happens
MediaKit: On your Mac. Files never leave the device.
Convertio: On remote servers — upload required.
Convertio: On remote servers — upload required.
Limits
MediaKit: No file-size or daily cap; bounded only by your Mac.
Convertio: Free-tier size cap (~100 MB) and daily limits.
Convertio: Free-tier size cap (~100 MB) and daily limits.
Privacy & offline
MediaKit: No upload, no account; works offline. See the Privacy Manifest.
Convertio: Processed on their infrastructure; needs a connection.
Convertio: Processed on their infrastructure; needs a connection.
Format breadth
MediaKit: 133 tools across common formats.
Convertio: Very large catalogue of format pairs.
Convertio: Very large catalogue of format pairs.
MediaKit vs Convertio — feature by feature
At-a-glance comparison of an on-device app and a web service.
| Feature | MediaKit | Convertio |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | On-device (Mac) | Cloud servers |
| Upload required | No | Yes |
| File-size cap | None | ~100 MB free tier |
| Works offline | Yes | No |
| Account required | No | For higher tiers |
| Scope | 133 tools incl. PDF, archive | Very wide format catalogue |
| Pricing | Free start; to $39.99 lifetime | Free limits; subscription |
Who should pick MediaKit vs Convertio?
Pick MediaKit if…
- You don't want to upload files to a web service
- You convert large files that exceed free web limits
- You want offline conversion with no account
- You want media, PDF, and archive tools in one Mac app
Use Convertio if…
- You need a quick one-off conversion from any browser
- You're not on a Mac
- You need an unusual format pair from a very wide catalogue
About MediaKit
Questions
FAQ
What is the best Convertio alternative that works on-device?
MediaKit — a native Mac app that converts locally. Convertio uploads your file with size and daily limits; MediaKit runs 133 tools on your Mac with no upload, no account, and no limits.
Does MediaKit cap file size like Convertio?
No. Convertio's free tier caps file size (~100 MB) and daily conversions; MediaKit is bounded only by your Mac.
Is MediaKit more private than Convertio?
Yes — Convertio uploads to a remote server; MediaKit never uploads, with no account and no analytics.
Can MediaKit convert as many formats as Convertio?
Convertio's strength is a very broad catalogue. MediaKit covers the formats most people need across video, audio, image, PDF, and archive with 133 tools, done privately on-device.
Does MediaKit work offline unlike Convertio?
Yes — on-device, no connection needed. Convertio needs a connection and an upload per job.
How much does MediaKit cost compared to Convertio?
Free to start; Pro from $3.99/month, $22.99/year, or $39.99 lifetime. Convertio is free within limits then subscription tiers.
Try it
Open MediaKit.
133 native tools, one Mac app, zero uploads, no size caps. Free to start.