Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
The short version
Your files are processed in your browser and never leave your device. We don't upload them, we don't store them, and we can't see them.
How file processing works
Every tool on FileTools runs entirely as client-side JavaScript. When you select a file, it is read into your browser's memory, processed on your own device, and offered back to you as a download. No file data is ever transmitted to a server.
Cookies
We use cookies for two things: remembering your preferences (such as your chosen language), and — only after you accept our cookie banner — analytics and advertising. You can reject non-essential cookies and every tool still works fully.
Advertising
We show ads from Google AdSense to keep FileTools free. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Ads load only after you accept cookies. You can control personalised advertising in Google's Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com).
Affiliate links
Some pages contain affiliate links to third-party products, such as desktop software. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These links are disclosed on the page and never affect our free in-browser tools.
Analytics
We may use privacy-friendly, aggregate analytics to understand which tools are popular. This never includes the contents of your files, which are never sent to us. We do not sell your personal data.
Your choices
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies at any time through the cookie banner, and use your browser settings or Google's Ads Settings to limit ad personalisation.
Contact
Questions about privacy? See our contact page.