Is FreeConvert safe?
FreeConvert converts files on its own servers, so your file is uploaded first. Its privacy policy says uploads are stored on Amazon Web Services in Ireland, deleted automatically after 8 hours, and not viewed by its staff without your written consent unless a legal procedure requires it. Whether that's safe enough depends on the file: for up to 8 hours, a copy sits on a server you don't control.
What FreeConvert says
In its own words, quoted from its published pages. Checked on September 27, 2026.
- Where your file goes
“We store all user files (including uploaded files, converted files, edited files, images and signature images) on Amazon Web Services ("AWS")'s Simple Storage Service (S3), based in Ireland.”
FreeConvert privacy policy - How long it's kept
“Files uploaded to FreeConvert are automatically and permanently deleted after 8 hours. You also have the option of permanently deleting the files manually before they are automatically deleted.”
FreeConvert privacy policy - Who can open it
“Note that we do not access or view your files. We will only access or view your files with your explicit and written consent, unless such action is necessary to comply with legal procedures.”
FreeConvert privacy policy - Signing in with Google
“FreeConvert.com's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs within FreeConvert.com infrastructure will adhere to Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.”
FreeConvert privacy policy - Tracking on the site
“FreeConvert will never sell your data to any third-party business unless you provide us with explicit permission to do so.”
FreeConvert privacy policy “Third-party services do not receive personal data from FreeConvert, but they may track your usage on our website and combine this data from other websites you have visited.”
FreeConvert privacy policy
What that means for your file
- The whole file is uploaded before anything is done to it.
- It stays on FreeConvert's storage for up to 8 hours unless you delete it sooner.
- The policy allows FreeConvert to open a file when a legal procedure requires it.
- Third-party services on the site, such as Google Analytics, may track your visit.
Private by design
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- Is ezgif safe?Files kept: up to 1 hour after last use
- Is CapCut safe?Files kept: as long as needed for its services
These pages report what each service says in its own published policies, quoted as of the date at the top. Policies change, so follow the links for the current wording. This is not a security audit, and Mastershot has not tested these services' claims. FreeConvert, CloudConvert, Convertio, Clideo, Zamzar, ezgif, and CapCut are trademarks of their respective owners, none of which sponsors or endorses Mastershot.