Today we’re announcing the release of our new desktop application, Diamond File Converter.
The story behind Diamond File Converter
File conversion has always been a common task for many users, but it can often be a hassle to find reliable and user-friendly tools to get the job done. Tools do exist, but:
- Many of them are online converters that require you to upload your files, which can be a privacy concern for sensitive media.
- Some online converters have file size limits, making them unsuitable for larger media files.
- The efficiency of online converters is limited by your internet speed and the server’s processing power, which can lead to long wait times for larger files.
- Desktop tools exist, but they often require technical knowledge to use effectively, such as command-line interfaces or complex settings.
We wanted to create a solution that would make file conversion easy and accessible for everyone, regardless of their technical expertise.
Diamond File Converter is an Electron-based Windows app for converting audio, video, and image files. It’s a powerful tool that allows users to easily convert their media files into various formats without the need for complex command-line tools or online converters.
Native file conversion powered by FFmpeg
To make native file conversion possible, Diamond File Converter comes with FFmpeg built-in. FFmpeg is a powerful multimedia framework that is widely used for handling audio, video, and image processing. By bundling FFmpeg directly:
- Your files are processed locally on your machine.
- There are no file size limits.
- Processing speed is determined by your hardware, which is often significantly faster than remote servers.
- You can even convert multiple files at the same time.
Batch conversion
Traditional file conversion tools restrict users to converting one file at a time. Diamond File Converter has a built-in queue system that enables users to drop multiple files, and convert them all at once.
We’ve designed the system in such a way that you can even convert files in different formats at the same time. For example, you can convert a batch of audio files to MP3, while simultaneously converting a batch of video files to MP4, all in the same queue.
Open source and free to use
As with all of our projects, Diamond File Converter is open source and free to use. We believe software should be open, private, and accessible to everyone, and everyone should have powerful tools at their disposal without having to pay for them.
Diamond File Converter is available for download on our GitHub repository. As always, we welcome contributions from the community to help make our software work better for everyone.
- WillTDA, Founder of Diamond Digital Development