Practical Web Tools - Convert files & chat with AI — fully offline
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Convert PDFs, images, and audio files directly in your browser—files never leave your device. Plus free AI chat powered by Ollama. 50+ tools, no signup required.
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I'm Joey, the maker of Practical Web Tools.
The problem I kept running into: Every time I needed to convert a PDF or compress an image, I'd end up on some sketchy site that uploads my files to who-knows-where, then hits me with a paywall or watermark. For financial calculators, it was endless email signup forms just to see my own numbers.
So I built this: A collection of 50+ tools that run entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device. No accounts, no uploads, no subscriptions.
What's included:
PDF tools (convert to Word/Excel, merge, split, sign, redact)
Image converters (JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, GIF)
Audio converters (MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc.)
Financial calculators (Coast FIRE, house hacking, self-employment tax, SaaS metrics)
Local AI chat powered by Ollama (completely free, runs on your computer)
The tech: Everything processes client-side using WebAssembly. I'm a one-person team, so the "no server uploads" approach also means I don't have massive infrastructure costs to pass on to users.
I'd love to hear what tools you'd find useful that I haven't built yet. I'm actively adding new ones based on feedback.
Thanks for checking it out! 🙏
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