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Step-by-step file conversion guides, format explainers, and workflow tips — so you always know the fastest way to get the job done.
How to Convert JPG to PNG Online (Free & Fast)
PNG preserves transparency and sharp edges — here's when to switch from JPG and exactly how to do it in seconds using FormatNest.
PDF ToolsHow to Convert PDF to Word Without Losing Formatting
PDFs lock your content. Word lets you edit it. Learn the right way to extract editable text, tables, and layouts without breaking your document.
Image OptimizationHow to Compress Images for the Web (Without Losing Quality)
Oversized images slow your site and hurt SEO. Learn the best compression settings for JPG, PNG, and WEBP to hit that sweet spot between quality and file size.
Format GuideJPG vs PNG vs WEBP — Which Image Format Should You Use?
Each format has a job it's designed for. Photos, graphics, web images — pick the wrong one and you'll either lose quality or waste bandwidth.
Data ToolsHow to Convert JSON to CSV (and Back) — A Developer's Quick Guide
JSON and CSV are the two most common data interchange formats. Here's how to convert between them cleanly, handle nested data, and avoid the common traps.
PDF ToolsHow to Compress a PDF File Without Losing Quality
A 50 MB PDF doesn't have to stay that way. Learn how to shrink PDFs for email, uploads, and sharing — without making the text blurry or images pixelated.
Format GuideWhat Is a WEBP File? Everything You Need to Know
WEBP is Google's modern image format that beats JPG and PNG on file size at the same quality. Here's what it is, when to use it, and when not to.
Audio ToolsHow to Extract Audio from a Video (MP4 to MP3)
Got a video with audio you want to keep — a podcast, lecture, or song? Here's how to pull the audio track out as an MP3 file in one step.
Image ToolsHow to Convert HEIC to JPG (iPhone Photos on Any Device)
iPhone photos save as HEIC by default — a format most apps and websites don't support. Here's how to convert them to JPG so they work everywhere.
PDF ToolsBest Free Smallpdf Alternative — No Watermarks, No Signup
Smallpdf watermarks your files and locks basic features behind a paywall. Here's a free alternative that gives you everything without the catches.
PDF ToolsilovePDF Alternative — Free PDF Tools Without the Limits
ilovePDF caps file sizes and daily uses. FormatNest removes those limits and processes your PDFs without uploading your data to a third-party server.
Image ToolsHow to Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows — Free, No Software
Windows can't open iPhone HEIC photos by default. Here are three free methods to convert them to JPG instantly, including one that needs no software at all.
PDF ToolsHow to Compress a PDF Without Losing Quality — 3 Free Methods
PDFs balloon in size because of embedded fonts, high-res images, and metadata. Here's how to shrink them without making the text blurry or images pixelated.
Image ToolsHow to Remove Background from an Image Free — No Signup
Remove any image background in seconds — no Photoshop, no account, no watermark. Works for product photos, profile pictures, and presentations.
PDF ToolsHow to Convert PDF to Word Free — No Email, No Signup Required
Most free PDF converters ask for your email so they can market to you. FormatNest doesn't. Here's how to convert PDF to Word without giving anything away.
Image OptimizationHow to Compress Images Without Losing Quality — Free Online
Lossy vs lossless, JPG quality settings, WEBP advantages — here's everything you need to compress images correctly without your photos looking terrible.
PDF ToolsHow to Merge PDF Files Free Online — No Signup, No Watermark
Combining PDFs shouldn't require installing software or creating an account. Here's how to merge any number of PDF files in seconds, completely free.
PDF ToolsHow to Convert Word to PDF Free — 4 Methods That Actually Work
Online tool, Microsoft Word's built-in export, Google Docs, or Print to PDF — four real methods compared so you can pick the right one for your situation.
Tools Guide10 Best Free Online Tools That Need No Signup in 2025
These 10 tools handle the most common everyday tasks — PDF, images, passwords, QR codes and more — with zero accounts, zero watermarks, zero friction.