Why we built Filehugger: Free, unlimited, and 100% privacy-first file conversion 🔒

Hey Product Hunt community! 👋

With the launch of Filehugger right around the corner, I wanted to kick off a quick discussion about file converters and privacy.

Most online converters force you to upload your sensitive files, videos, or documents to external servers—or hit you with strict file size limits and paywalls after just a few conversions.

We built Filehugger to change that. By leveraging client-side browser processing, your files never leave your device for most formats, keeping your data completely private, fast, and secure.

I’d love to hear from you ahead of our launch:

• What file conversion formats do you use the most in your daily workflow? (e.g., HEIC to JPG, WebM to MP4, PDF tools, etc.)

• What bugs you the most about traditional online converters?

Drop your thoughts below—your feedback will help us shape our upcoming roadmap! 🚀