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New in v1.3: Folder Monitor & Workflow Recipes

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

Files stay on deviceWorks without internetNo subscription
1FileTool workflow recipe editor chaining image conversion, compression, and renaming steps
Processing locally

files uploaded: 0 · network: idle

265+
tools in one desktop app
100+
file formats supported
$29
one-time Pro license
0
files ever uploaded

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.

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.

1FileTool PDF Editor with a PDF open and the text watermark tool selected

Visual PDF editing

Open a PDF, preview pages, queue edits, and save the result locally.

1FileTool Folder Monitor configured to convert PDFs to Word

Folder Monitor

Watch folders and run tools automatically when files arrive.

1FileTool workflow recipe canvas showing image conversion and compression steps

Workflow Recipes

Chain repeatable steps for multi-file processing.

1FileTool PDF batch compression screen with two selected PDF files

PDF batches

Compress multiple PDFs together.

1FileTool image compression screen with three selected image files

Image batches

Prepare screenshots and images in one run.

1FileTool video compression screen with three selected video files

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.

Processing
On your computer
Cloud servers
Internet after install
Not required
Required
File retention
Never uploaded
Often stored temporarily
Cost over 3 years
$29, paid once
$252-$720 in subscriptions
Best fit
Private batches and desktop workflows
Occasional low-risk files

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.

Free

All 265+ tools, 8 files per day.

Pro

Unlimited files, one-time payment.

1 Device

Unlimited processing on one machine.

$29one-time

Get 1 Device

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
Most popular

3 Devices

The practical license for laptops and workstations.

$59one-time

Save $28 vs single licenses

Get 3 Devices

7-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.

$89one-time

Save $56 vs single licenses

Get 5 Devices

7-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.

Keep the next file job off the internet.

Download every tool, run the work locally, and upgrade once when the daily limit gets in the way.

PrivateOfflinePay once

Free tier included — no account, no credit card. Pro comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee.