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FormatDrop compared with byosynch
DetailFormatDrop logo FormatDropbyosynch logo byosynch
What it doesFree browser-based file converter for images, audio, video, and documents Sync your files to storage you choose
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Free trial
PricingFree: 2 files per day, 10 MB per file, watermark on images. Pro Monthly: $9.99/mo, unlimited files, 500 MB per file, no watermarks. Pro Yearly: $49/year (equivalent to $4.08/month), all Pro features billed annually. Personal: $4.99 USD per month (billed monthly) or $49 USD per year (billed yearly). 30-day free trial for new accounts, card required, no charge for 30 days, then renews automatically. Sync unlimited devices with no per-device limit.
Key features
  • 200+ format pairs supported
  • 100% client-side processing, files never leave your device
  • Batch conversion
  • Up to 500 MB per file on Pro
  • No watermarks on Pro and video/audio
  • Support for images, video, audio, and documents
  • Conversion speeds of 1-3 seconds typical for images
  • Works offline after converter engine is cached
  • Supports Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge
  • Two-way synchronization with filesystem event detection and periodic scans
  • SSH private keys stored locally on each device, never sent to servers
  • Conflict resolution by keeping both file versions
  • Unlimited device syncing with no per-device limits
  • Self-documenting CLI with stable error codes and JSON output
  • Signed releases verifiable by GPG key
  • Start-on-boot daemon for continuous background syncing
  • Support for macOS and Linux command-line client
What makes it different
  • Truly private: no server upload endpoint exists, files stay in browser memory only
  • No signup or account required to use
  • Runs real production conversion engines directly in browser with no latency
  • Privacy by design, not just policy: server has no upload capability
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on Pro with no questions asked
  • Your SSH keys and files never leave your devices or reach company servers
  • Single guided setup command with optional scriptable steps
  • Continuous sync without requiring all devices to be online simultaneously
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)73
Citation Flow (Majestic)2327
Referring domains (Majestic)2932

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