Stop letting file‑size limits and cloud‑privacy worries slow you down

Every day, professionals and hobbyists alike need to turn PDFs into images, compress audio files, or transcode videos. The usual go‑to solutions—cloud services like CloudConvert, Adobe Acrobat, or paid SaaS tools—force you to upload your data, impose size caps, and lock you into proprietary ecosystems. When the file contains sensitive information, that extra step can be a compliance nightmare.

Enter VERT, a community‑driven, WebAssembly‑based file conversion utility that runs entirely in your browser (or on a self‑hosted Docker daemon). By moving the heavy lifting to the client side, VERT eliminates bandwidth costs, respects user privacy, and removes artificial limits on file size. All of this is delivered through a sleek Svelte/TypeScript UI that feels modern, responsive, and ready for production use.

Why Choose VERT?

• Zero data leakage – Conversions happen on‑device via WebAssembly, so your files never touch a third‑party server unless you explicitly use the optional video‑conversion daemon.
• No file‑size ceilings – Unlike many SaaS converters that cap uploads at 100 MB or less, VERT processes files of any size that your hardware can handle.
• Broad format support – Images, audio, documents, and even video (via the optional daemon) are all covered, reducing the need for multiple niche tools.
• Open‑source transparency – Licensed under AGPL‑3.0, the codebase is fully auditable, extensible, and free from hidden telemetry.
• Self‑hostable & portable – Deploy the conversion daemon with a single Docker command, giving you full control over the conversion pipeline.
• User‑friendly UI – Built with Svelte, the interface is responsive, drag‑and‑drop ready, and works on any modern browser without plugins.

Spotlight on Key Features

Getting Started

1. Use the hosted web app (no installation)

1. Open https://vert.sh in your browser.
2. Drag and drop any file onto the upload area.
3. Choose the target format and click Convert.
4. Download the result instantly—your data never leaves the device.

2. Run the optional video‑conversion daemon locally (Docker)

If you need to convert video files without sending them to VERT’s public server, you can self‑host the daemon:

docker pull ghcr.io/vert-sh/vert-daemon:latest
docker run -d -p 8080:8080 ghcr.io/vert-sh/vert-daemon:latest

The daemon will listen on http://localhost:8080. The web UI automatically detects a reachable daemon and offers video conversion locally.

3. Contribute or customize the source

git clone https://github.com/VERT-sh/VERT.git
cd VERT
npm install
npm run dev   # Starts a local dev server at http://localhost:5173

Tip: The project is written in TypeScript and Svelte, so feel free to add new format support or UI tweaks and submit a pull request.

How VERT Stacks Up Against Proprietary Alternatives

Bottom line: VERT gives you the privacy and flexibility of a self‑hosted solution while matching—or surpassing—the feature set of commercial converters, all without a price tag.

Call to Action

Ready to convert files without compromising privacy or hitting size limits? Give VERT a spin today:

• Try the live web app: https://vert.sh
• Explore the source code: https://github.com/VERT-sh/VERT
• Run the video daemon locally: Docker Quick‑Start Guide
• Join the community: Connect on the project's Discord server (link on the website) and contribute to the roadmap.

By choosing VERT, you empower yourself with a cost‑free, transparent, and future‑proof conversion tool—free from vendor lock‑in and hidden data pipelines. Happy converting!