Practical privacy checks for document and image tools.
Identify information in the file
A photograph can reveal faces, addresses, documents, location details or embedded metadata. PDFs may contain author information, annotations or hidden layers. Review material before uploading it to any service.
Prefer local processing when possible
Browser-side conversion can keep files on your device instead of sending them to a remote converter. However, page scripts and their libraries still require trustworthy sources. Use updated browsers and verify URLs before entering sensitive information.
Know when not to use a converter
Do not process passwords, private medical reports or confidential business agreements in an unverified online service. For regulated or highly sensitive documents, use approved organizational software and security procedures.