Most converter comparisons rank speed and features. This one ranks safety, and it does something most comparisons will not: instead of handing you a fixed ranking that goes stale, it gives you the scorecard, so you can test any site at the moment you use it.
Sites change owners, ad networks, and behavior constantly. A converter that was clean six months ago can be aggressive today, and vice versa. A ranking we publish now could be wrong by the time you read it. The scorecard below tests the site as it behaves for you, right now, which no static ranking can do.
Give one point for each yes. Five or above is usable; anything below is not worth the risk.
| Criterion | What to check |
|---|---|
| HTTPS everywhere | Padlock on all pages; http redirects to https. |
| No software pushed | Nothing offered or required ends in .exe, .msi, .dmg, or .apk. |
| One real download button | Exactly one button per conversion; no lookalikes or ad-buttons. |
| No pop-ups or redirect chains | Clicking convert converts; nothing else opens. |
| No permission requests | No notification, location, or other browser permission prompts. |
| No account required | A first-time visitor can convert with no sign-up. |
| Clean reputation | Domain is clean on VirusTotal and Google Safe Browsing. |
The full protocol with instructions is our converter safety test.
Seven out of seven: HTTPS enforced, no software of any kind, one real download button, no pop-ups or redirect chains, no permission prompts, no accounts exist, and we invite you to check our reputation yourself. Our brand safety review says the same from the user's side, and our ad-free evaluation explains the no-ads design choice behind the score.
Any single one of these overrides the score. See the seven warning signs for the full list with explanations.
The safest converters share the same traits: HTTPS only, no software downloads, one real download button, no pop-ups or redirect chains, no permission requests, and no account required. Score any site against these criteria rather than trusting marketing claims.
Sites change owners, ad networks, and behavior constantly. A ranking published today could be wrong tomorrow. The scorecard lets you test any site at the moment you use it, which is more reliable than a snapshot.