File Studio is a fully offline desktop app for Mac and Windows that converts, compresses, and manages PDFs, images, and spreadsheets without uploading files to the cloud.
What is File Studio?
File Studio is a local-only file utility that processes PDFs, images (PNG, JPG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, SVG), and spreadsheets (XLSX, XLS, ODS, CSV, JSON, TSV) entirely on your device. It runs on macOS and Windows and is designed by the File Studio team. No account, no cloud upload, and no internet connection required—every operation happens on your machine.
Key Features
- 100% offline processing — Files never leave your device. No data retention or telemetry.
- PDF workflow — Merge, split, compress, repair, lock/unlock, add page numbers, and convert PDFs to images.
- Image & SVG tools — Convert between PNG, JPG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, and SVG. Resize, crop, rotate, compress, watermark, strip metadata, and optimize SVGs.
- Spreadsheet conversion — Convert XLSX, XLS, ODS, CSV, TSV, and JSON; choose sheets before exporting.
- Batch processing — Drop a folder of files and process dozens at once without individual uploads.
- Automation (Watch Folders) — Set up local watch folders that trigger conversions automatically when new files arrive.
- macOS Notch Drop Zone — Native drag‑and‑drop area for instant file actions on Mac.
- No file size limits — Process files of any size; no free‑tier restrictions.
Who is it for?
- Professionals in government and finance — Process confidential contracts, invoices, and client documents without exposing them to third‑party servers.
- Photographers and designers — Batch convert product shots to WebP or JPG, resize social‑media assets, and watermark images locally.
- Operations and data teams — Convert sales reports, Shopify exports, and internal spreadsheets between CSV, JSON, and XLSX formats without uploading sensitive data.
- Remote workers and freelancers — Handle tax files, identity documents, and client deliverables offline, with no internet dependency.
What can you do with File Studio?
- PDF workflow — Merge multiple PDFs by reordering pages, split a long document into single pages, compress oversized files, add or remove passwords, and export pages as JPGs.
- Image optimization — Convert PNG to JPG for smaller file sizes, compress images while keeping quality, resize for email or web, and add watermarks to protect assets.
- Spreadsheet cleanup — Turn XLSX sales exports into clean CSV or JSON for analytics tools, or convert ODS files for compatibility with Excel—all locally.
- Batch and automation — Drag an entire folder of images into the app to convert them all to WebP in one step, or set up a watched folder that automatically resizes any new screenshot dropped into it.
How does it work?
- Install — Download and open File Studio for Mac or Windows (no account needed).
- Drop files — Drag files or folders into the app, or use the macOS Notch Drop Zone.
- Choose a tool — Pick from PDF, image, or spreadsheet tools: convert, merge, compress, resize, watermark, and more.
- Export instantly — Save processed files to any folder. Everything stays on your machine.
Pricing
File Studio offers a free trial with limited exports. Paid plans start at $9.97/year (1 year of updates) or a lifetime license for $29 (unlimited conversions, 1 year of major updates, plus Watch Folders, Automation, and Notch Drop Zone). Team and bulk pricing is also available: 15 lifetime seats for $375 ($25/seat), with volume discounts for larger teams.
FAQ
Is my data ever uploaded?
No. File Studio processes everything locally on your device. Your files never leave your computer—zero cloud upload, zero data retention, and no telemetry.
Do you offer a free trial?
Yes. You can try the app with a limited number of exports to see how it fits your workflow before buying.
