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Transmute vs Zamzar: catalog facts
Transmute	Zamzar
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium Free for files up to 50 MB; larger files need a paid account.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
Converts many file types in one tool Files stay on your own hardware	Over 1100 supported formats No account needed for small files
Requires running your own server A young project compared with established converters	50 MB limit on the free tier Files are uploaded to a third-party server
Self-hosted	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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