265+ file tools.
Zero uploads.
Merge PDFs, compress images and video, convert audio, and batch file chores on your Mac or PC — completely offline, so private files never leave your machine.
Free tier includedNo account, no credit cardPro is a one-time $29
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01 · Why local-first
The upload is the risk. So we removed it.
Online tools add a risky middle step: upload first, trust the server later. 1FileTool keeps that work on the computer already holding your files.
Cloud file tools
Upload first
Sensitive files leave your machine before work can start.
Wait on servers
Performance depends on connection speed and queue time.
Accept file exposure
Many tools store uploads after processing has finished.
Keep paying
Common subscriptions run $7-$20 every month, forever.
1FileTool
Work offline
Processing runs on your Mac, Windows PC, or Linux machine.
Batch the boring parts
Drop many files, pick a tool, and let the desktop app run.
Keep files private
No server storage, no upload queue, no third-party processing.
Buy once
The free tier stays useful. Pro removes daily limits forever.
02 · The library
One library for the file work that keeps coming back.
Tools are grouped by job, not by vendor account. Search once, run locally, keep moving.
PDF tools
Edit and ship PDFs without sending documents to a web app.
Image tools
Prepare web images, folders of photos, and private scans locally.
Video tools
Reduce large video files and convert formats from your desktop.
File tools
Clean up archives, spreadsheets, names, and everyday file chores.
Text tools
Handle copy, hashes, encoding, and comparisons in one place.
Audio tools
Process recordings, voice notes, samples, and batches offline.
Design tools
Generate small production assets without opening another app.
Privacy tools
Strip metadata and remove sensitive files with local-only tools.
03 · Inside the app
The desktop app, not a web upload form.
Real 1FileTool screens for batch processing, visual PDF edits, folder automation, and reusable workflow chains.
Visual PDF editing
Open a PDF, preview pages, queue edits, and save the result locally.
Folder Monitor
Watch folders and run tools automatically when files arrive.
Workflow Recipes
Chain repeatable steps for multi-file processing.
PDF batches
Compress multiple PDFs together.
Image batches
Prepare screenshots and images in one run.
Video batches
Process large media files on device.
04 · Automation
Run it once, or let a folder run it for you.
Use 1FileTool as a quick one-off utility or attach tools to watched folders for repeat processing.
Drop files
Add documents, media, folders, or archives. 1FileTool keeps the work on your device.
Pick a tool
Search across PDFs, images, video, audio, text, design, and privacy actions.
Export results
Save beside the original file, drag into another app, or automate a folder.
05 · Versus cloud tools
The difference is where your files go.
The comparison is not a longer feature list. It is what leaves your machine, and what you keep paying.
06 · Pricing
Start free. Pay once when limits get in the way.
Every download includes every tool. Pro removes daily limits with a one-time license — no subscription, ever.
All 265+ tools, 8 files per day.
Unlimited files, one-time payment.
1 Device
Unlimited processing on one machine.
7-day money-back guarantee
- All 265+ tools included
- Unlimited files per day
- 100% offline processing
- 1 device activation
- Keep your licensed version
- Update eligibility managed in-app
3 Devices
The practical license for laptops and workstations.
Save $28 vs single licenses
Get 3 Devices7-day money-back guarantee
- All 265+ tools included
- Unlimited files per day
- 100% offline processing
- 3 device activations
- Keep your licensed version
- Update eligibility managed in-app
5 Devices
For teams, labs, and multi-machine setups.
Save $56 vs single licenses
Get 5 Devices7-day money-back guarantee
- All 265+ tools included
- Unlimited files per day
- 100% offline processing
- 5 device activations
- Keep your licensed version
- Update eligibility managed in-app
All prices are one-time payments with a 7-day money-back guarantee. Not ready? The free tier never expires — all tools, 8 files a day.
07 · FAQ
Questions before you install.
Short answers for privacy, platform support, pricing, refunds, and updates.
Is 1FileTool really offline?
Yes. Once installed, tools process files on your computer. The app does not upload files to a server to run PDF, image, video, audio, text, design, or privacy tools.
What file formats are supported?
1FileTool supports 100+ file formats including PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP, SVG, GIF, MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, ZIP, RAR, 7Z, CSV, XLSX, JSON, XML, HTML, and Markdown.
Can I use it for free?
Yes. The free tier includes all tools and lets you process up to 8 files per day. No account, no credit card. Pro is a one-time upgrade when you need unlimited processing.
How is this different from Smallpdf, Adobe Acrobat, or iLovePDF?
Cloud tools need uploads before they can process your files. 1FileTool runs locally, so private documents, client media, and internal archives stay on your machine. You also pay once instead of every month.
Does it work on Mac and Windows?
Yes. 1FileTool is available for macOS and Windows. The download controls also expose the Linux package when available.
Can I use it on multiple computers?
Choose the Pro license that matches your setup: 1, 3, or 5 device activations. Each license removes the daily processing limit.
What if Pro turns out not to be a fit?
Every Pro purchase includes a 7-day money-back guarantee. If it does not fit your workflow, reply to your purchase email within 7 days for a full refund.
How do updates work?
Updates bring new tools, fixes, and format support. Update eligibility is managed in the app, and you can keep using the licensed version you already have.