FormatOwl guidesQuick start
Choose a tool, add your input and save the result.
Welcome to FormatOwl
Use 113 tools free, no sign-up required. Get 20 advanced-tool trials when you sign up, plus 3 monthly trials starting the following month. Pro includes all 143 tools with unlimited use and higher file and batch limits.
Complete your first task
- Search on the home page, or choose a category from All tools.
- Select a file or paste text. Each tool shows its supported input and settings.
- Choose the output format, dimensions or pages, then start processing.
- Check the preview and download your result. Some tools offer individual downloads and ZIP archives for multiple outputs.
Start with a common task
- Images: compress, resize, convert and remove backgrounds.
- PDFs: merge, split, rotate and watermark.
- Audio and video: convert, compress, trim and edit.
- Text and code: format, encode, compare and generate.
- Smart tools: local background removal, PDF OCR and speech.
Before you begin
Files and input text are processed in your browser. Some tools need to download an engine or model on first use. File size, device memory and browser capabilities affect speed.
Save your results before leaving the page. Local tools do not include cloud backups. Read the privacy policy for information about account and form data.