iPhone & Mac · 152 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 iPhone or Mac: 152 tools across video, audio, image, PDF, and archive work, 100% on-device, no account, no limits. One Universal Purchase covers both iPhone and Mac. Free to start.
How does MediaKit compare to Convertio?
Web service vs on-device iPhone & Mac app. Here's the trade-off.
Where conversion happens
MediaKit: On your iPhone or 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: 152 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 iPhone & Mac app and a web service.
| Feature | MediaKit | Convertio |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | On-device (iPhone & 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 | 152 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 iPhone & Mac app
Use Convertio if…
- You need a quick one-off conversion from any browser
- You're not on an iPhone or 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 iPhone & Mac app that converts locally. Convertio uploads your file with size and daily limits; MediaKit runs 152 tools on your iPhone or 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 152 tools, done privately on-device.
Does MediaKit run on iPhone as well as Mac?
Yes — MediaKit is a native iPhone and Mac app, a Universal Purchase, so you buy once and use it on both. Convertio is a web service with no native app. Convert on your iPhone on the go or at your Mac, always on-device with no upload and no size cap.
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.
152 native tools, one iPhone & Mac app, zero uploads, no size caps. Free to start.