Users distrust uploading personal files to online conversion tools
People converting or editing PDFs, images, and code snippets online are wary of uploading personal or sensitive files to third-party servers, citing privacy concerns, intrusive ads, and forced signups. This distrust drives demand for tools that process files entirely client-side without any server upload.
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