Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about converting, compressing, resizing and editing images privately in your browser — no uploads, no signup, no watermark. Can’t find your answer? Contact us.
Privacy & security
Is VisualConvert really 100% private, with no uploads?+
Yes. Every conversion runs inside your browser using the Canvas API and WebAssembly, so your images are never uploaded to a server. You can prove it: open DevTools (F12) → the Network tab and convert a file — you’ll see no upload request. Disconnecting from the internet and converting anyway also works, which is only possible because the file never leaves your device.
Do I need to create an account or sign up to convert images?+
No. The image converter, compressor, resizer, HEIC to JPG and more work with no signup, no email and no login. You only need a free account for the AI background remover’s daily limit or to upgrade to Pro.
Is it safe to make passport photos or convert ID documents here?+
Yes — and safer than typical online tools. Passport photos, ID scans and sensitive documents are processed entirely on your device and never transmitted, so there’s no server copy to leak, store or reuse.
Formats & converting
What image formats can I convert between?+
Convert between JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC/HEIF, GIF, BMP and TIFF, and turn any image into a PDF. Popular one-click tools: HEIC to JPG, PNG to JPG, JPG to PNG, WebP to JPG and PNG to WebP.
How do I convert HEIC to JPG from my iPhone for free?+
Open HEIC to JPG, drop in your iPhone .HEIC photos, and download standard JPGs that open anywhere — Windows, web or any device. A WebAssembly decoder handles Apple’s HEIF format in-browser, so nothing is uploaded and there’s no watermark.
Can I convert an image to PDF, or several images into one PDF?+
Yes. Image to PDF turns a JPG or PNG into a PDF, and JPG to PDF combines several photos into one multi-page PDF — created in your browser with no upload.
Can I convert animated GIFs?+
The Canvas API rasterizes frame-by-frame, so GIF conversion outputs a high-quality static image (the first frame). For a still, convert to PNG or WebP; keep it as GIF to preserve animation.
Compress & resize
How do I compress an image to an exact size, like 50KB or 100KB?+
Open Compress Images, add your photos, and type the size you need in the Exact KB field — e.g. 50, 100 or 200 KB. It automatically lowers quality and, if needed, resolution to hit that target, then you download the result. Batch mode compresses many images to the same limit at once.
How do I reduce image file size without losing quality?+
Convert to a modern format like WebP or AVIF — typically 25–35% smaller than JPG at the same visual quality — or use the compressor at a high quality setting. Smaller files mean a faster website and less storage.
How do I resize an image to exact dimensions or for social media?+
Use Resize Images for exact pixel dimensions, or Resize for Social for one-click Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and Pinterest presets. Fit mode resizes without cropping.
AI background remover & editing tools
How does the free AI background remover work — and is it really free?+
Drop in a photo and an on-device AI model erases the background in seconds, giving you a transparent PNG. Free gives you 3 removals per day with no signup; Pro unlocks unlimited plus batch up to 20 at once. It runs 100% in your browser with no uploads.
Can I add a watermark, crop, rotate, or make stickers?+
Yes — add a watermark, crop, rotate & flip, or make a sticker for WhatsApp and Telegram. Every tool is client-side, free, and leaves no watermark on your output.
Batch, Pro & payment
Can I convert or compress multiple images at once (batch)?+
Yes. Drop a whole folder, set one format/quality/size in Batch Settings, convert together, and download a single ZIP. Free does 5 per batch (unlimited batches); Pro raises it to as many as 50 files per batch.
What do I get with Pro and how much does it cost?+
Pro unlocks unlimited conversion, unlimited AI background removal (batch up to 20), larger files and batches, the manual mask brush, exact-size targeting and ZIP downloads. Plans: Weekly $2.99, Monthly $9.99, Yearly $79.99. See pricing.
Can I pay by card without a PayPal account?+
Yes. Pay with the PayPal button, or choose Debit or Credit Card to pay by card through PayPal’s secure form — no PayPal account required. We never see or store your card number.
Technical & troubleshooting
Does the image converter work offline?+
Yes. Once the page has loaded, the converter works offline with your Wi-Fi off, because all processing happens on your device — ideal for flights, low signal or confidential files.
Does it work on mobile, iPhone and Android?+
Yes. It runs in any modern mobile browser using your phone’s own processor — convert HEIC to JPG, compress photos or remove a background right on an iPhone or Android, with no app to install.
Is there a watermark on my converted or compressed images?+
No. Every download is full resolution with no watermark, on both free and Pro.
Why does the first HEIC conversion take a moment?+
The first HEIC file loads a WebAssembly decoder to read Apple’s HEIF format. It’s then cached, so the rest are near-instant.