FileFlip - File Converter

Fast, secure, private, no cloud uploads. No creepy ads.

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Fast, secure, private, no cloud uploads. No creepy ads.

9 followers

The FBI warned that free online converters distribute malware. I'd been uploading client docs, tax files, and contracts to random sites for years. So I built FileFlip — a desktop file converter that works 100% offline. - 70+ formats (images, docs, audio, video) - Zero uploads — files never leave your computer - 5MB app — Rust/Tauri, not bloated Electron - $9.99 one-time — no subscription, no account Your files stay on your machine. That's it.

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Hey PH! 👋 I'm Arthi, a data engineer. I built FileFlip after the FBI released a warning about fake file converter websites distributing malware. I realized I'd been casually uploading sensitive documents - tax files, client data, contracts - to random free converters for years. Probably you have too. The problem with online converters: → Your files go to unknown servers → Many inject malware or harvest data → They're slow (upload → convert → download) → They break when you're offline FileFlip is the opposite: → Runs entirely on your machine → Zero network calls (I literally didn't include networking code) → Instant conversion (no upload wait) → Works offline forever Built with Rust and Tauri - the whole app is 5MB vs 150MB+ for Electron apps. Currently on Microsoft Store for Windows. Mac version coming soon. Would love your feedback! What formats do you convert most often? What's missing?

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FBI confirmed that fake file converter websites are distributing malware

If you've ever Googled "convert PDF to Word" or "convert PNG to JPG" and used whatever free site popped up first - you should know the FBI put out a warning about this.

They confirmed that cybercriminals are setting up fake file converter websites specifically to distribute malware. The sites actually do convert your file, which is why people trust them. But in the background, they're scraping the uploaded documents for passwords, SSNs, bank details, and crypto wallet info. Some are even bundling malware into the converted file you download back.

BleepingComputer did a detailed writeup confirming the FBI's findings:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com...

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