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FormatShift

Privacy-First Document Converter

Transform your files between multiple formatsβ€”all processed directly on your device. No cloud uploads, no data sharing, complete privacy. Convert between DOCX, Markdown, HTML, JSON, RST, EPUB, ODT, DocBook, LaTeX, and plain text formats with ease.

Key Features

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Universal Format Support

10 Document Formats

  • βœ“ DOCX (Microsoft Word)
  • βœ“ Markdown (MD)
  • βœ“ HTML
  • βœ“ JSON
  • βœ“ RST (reStructuredText)
  • βœ“ EPUB
  • βœ“ ODT (OpenDocument Text)
  • βœ“ DocBook
  • βœ“ LaTeX
  • βœ“ Plain Text (TXT)
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Batch Processing

Convert Multiple Files

  • βœ“ Process multiple files simultaneously
  • βœ“ Drag and drop entire folders
  • βœ“ Convert entire document libraries
  • βœ“ Perfect for project folders
  • βœ“ Save time with bulk operations
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Privacy-First Architecture

Complete Privacy & Security

  • βœ“ All conversions happen on your device
  • βœ“ Your documents never leave your Mac or iPhone
  • βœ“ No internet connection required
  • βœ“ No cloud services or data collection
  • βœ“ Complete privacy guaranteed
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Intuitive Drag & Drop Interface

Effortless Conversion

  • βœ“ Elegant, modern interface
  • βœ“ Drag files directly into the app
  • βœ“ Choose target format easily
  • βœ“ No complex settings required
  • βœ“ No technical knowledge needed
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Native Performance

Optimized for macOS & iOS

  • βœ“ Built with Swift
  • βœ“ Optimized for macOS and iOS
  • βœ“ Fast and efficient processing
  • βœ“ Native SwiftUI design
  • βœ“ Feels right at home on Apple devices
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Perfect for Any Workflow

Versatile Use Cases

  • βœ“ Academic papers and research
  • βœ“ Technical documentation
  • βœ“ Everyday documents
  • βœ“ E-book conversion
  • βœ“ Content migration projects

Screenshots

iOS

FormatShift iOS interface showing document conversion options
FormatShift iOS conversion options

macOS

FormatShift macOS interface showing document conversion options
FormatShift macOS batch processing interface

Perfect For

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Academics & Researchers

Convert academic papers and research documents between formats

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Technical Writers

Transform technical documentation across different formats

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Content Creators

Convert content for different platforms and formats

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Privacy-Conscious Users

Convert documents without compromising privacy or security

System Requirements

πŸ’» macOS Version

  • macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
  • Compatible with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and Intel Macs
  • Sufficient storage space for document processing

πŸ“± iOS Version

  • iOS 17.0 or later
  • Compatible with iPhone and iPad
  • Optimized for all screen sizes

πŸ“„ Supported Formats

  • Input: DOCX, MD, HTML, JSON, RST, EPUB, ODT, DocBook, LaTeX, TXT
  • Output: DOCX, MD, HTML, JSON, RST, EPUB, ODT, DocBook, LaTeX, TXT
  • Bidirectional conversion between all supported formats