Media-Convert: Free online tool for file conversion

Web based tools are getting smarter and smarter. They are now not only capable of replacing our email clients (Gmail); they are now even challenging the requirement of installing word processors (Writely) and spreadsheets (Google Spreadsheets).

Media-Convert is another incredibly usable web service which converts file formats on the web.

The service is totally free and no user registration is required. It supports a variety of file formats including:

• Raw text, HTML, XHTML, Microsoft Word, RTF, PDF, PS, Open Office, Star Writer, Pocket Word, Word Perfect
• CSV, dBase, Microsoft Excel, Pocket Excel, Lotus 123, Quattro Pro, Star Calc, Open Office spreadsheet
• MathML, Star Math, Open Office math
• Microsoft Powerpoint, Star Impress, Open Office presentation

The web service accepts files with size up to 50 Megs. That’s good enough for a web based service. We use it once in a while to convert video formats to web friendly versions.