CloudConvert — free plan, limits and what it is good for
The most reliable free converter for odd format pairs. 25 conversions a day, up to 1 GB per file.
| Pricing | Free tier; packages from ~$9 |
|---|---|
| Free tier | 25 conversions/day, 1 GB files |
| Account required | Optional for small jobs |
| Watermark on free output | No |
| Limits | 25 conversions/day; queue priority lower on free |
| Platforms | Web, API, CLI |
| Best for | Video, audio, ebook and document conversion |
| Last checked | October 2026 |
What the free plan actually gives you
It handles roughly 200 formats with real encoders behind them, which is why it converts things other free tools refuse — HEIC to JPG, EPUB to MOBI, MOV to MP4 with a specific codec. The free tier is 25 conversions per day and 1 GB per file.
Free jobs sit in a slower queue, so a large video can take noticeably longer than the paid path. There is no watermark and no forced account, which makes it the default choice for a one-off conversion.
Where it breaks
- 25 conversions per day is easy to exhaust
- Free queue is deprioritised
- Large batches need the API and a paid plan
What we would use instead
If the limits above are a problem, the closest free substitutes are Convertio and PDF24 Tools. They are not identical — each one trades something different — but all of them let you finish a job without paying.
Free alternatives
Questions people actually ask
How many free conversions per day?
25, resetting every 24 hours. File size is capped at 1 GB on the free tier.
Are my files deleted after conversion?
Yes, uploaded files and outputs are removed automatically after a short retention window.
Does it work for video?
Yes, with real transcoding. Expect slower queue times on free for anything over a few hundred megabytes.