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Getting Started→How AnTools works
How AnTools works
AnTools is a collection of free online file processing tools. No account needed, open a tool, upload your file, and download the result. That's it.
How files are handled
Depending on the tool, files are processed either client-side (in your browser, nothing ever leaves your device) or server-side (uploaded temporarily for processing).
- —Image tools (compress, convert, resize, crop), fully client-side. Your files never leave the browser.
- —PDF, video, and audio tools, processed server-side via a background worker queue.
- —Developer tools (JSON, Base64, Hash, Lorem Ipsum), fully client-side.
File retention
For server-side tools, uploaded and processed files are automatically deleted from our servers after 24 hours. We don't store, analyze, or share your files.
Processing queue
Server-side jobs (video, audio, PDF) are processed via a background queue. You'll see a live progress indicator while your file is being processed. Queue wait times depend on server load, typically under 1 minute.