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OMNIvour vs Zamzar
The important trust boundary
OMNIvour is not an on-device converter. Its authorized worker receives the per-job key over TLS so it can transiently decrypt, convert, and re-encrypt the file. Client-side encryption protects stored objects and transfer boundaries; it does not prevent the conversion worker from accessing plaintext while the job runs.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | OMNIvour | Zamzar |
|---|---|---|
| Processing location | Authorized OMNIvour server-side worker | Server-side; verify Zamzar's current architecture |
| File protection | AES-256-GCM encryption in the client before upload; transient worker decryption | Verify Zamzar's current encryption disclosures |
| Retention | Inputs: up to 24 hours; outputs: 24 hours to 30 days by tier | Verify Zamzar's current retention policy |
| AI-assisted conversion | Models operated for OMNIvour; no third-party generative-AI API | Verify Zamzar's current product |
| Formats and pricing | Images, audio, and documents; free and paid tiers | Verify Zamzar's current formats, limits, and pricing |
When to consider Zamzar
A mature cloud converter may offer formats, integrations, automation, or pricing that better fit a particular job. Check the provider's current documentation before relying on those capabilities.
When to consider OMNIvour
Consider OMNIvour when its supported formats and retention windows fit your job, and you value client-encrypted storage, per-job worker authority, no behavioral advertising, and AI models operated for OMNIvour.
Do not upload material whose policy or legal requirements prohibit transient processing by a service provider.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zamzar safe to use?
Review Zamzar's current security, retention, and privacy disclosures before uploading sensitive material. Like OMNIvour, online conversion requires server-side processing.
Does OMNIvour convert files on-device?
No. OMNIvour currently encrypts files in the client before upload, then sends the per-job key over TLS to an authorized server-side worker for transient conversion and re-encryption.
How long does OMNIvour retain files?
Inputs expire within 24 hours. Outputs expire after 24 hours on Free, 7 days on Pro and Lifetime, and 30 days on Omni.
Does OMNIvour use a third-party generative-AI API?
OMNIvour's AI-assisted conversions use models operated for OMNIvour rather than a third-party generative-AI API. Infrastructure providers still process data on OMNIvour's behalf.
Review the details
Read OMNIvour's Privacy Policy before converting sensitive files.