How browser-based file conversion protects privacy
Learn what local browser processing does and what it does not guarantee.
Local processing keeps file contents on the device
In a browser-based conversion, JavaScript reads the selected file and creates the result inside the browser tab. The standard DocPixel tools do not send the selected document to a server-side conversion queue.
The page itself still comes from a server
Your browser downloads the website code and required libraries. The website operator can also receive normal web request information such as an IP address, browser type and requested page. Local conversion means the selected file is not intentionally uploaded by the tool; it does not make the whole browsing session anonymous.
Close the tab after handling sensitive files
Temporary browser objects and previews normally disappear when the page closes. Download the result, confirm it opens correctly and close the tab. Avoid shared or public computers for sensitive documents.
Check browser extensions and device security
A malicious extension or compromised device can access more information than a normal website. Keep the operating system and browser updated, use trusted extensions and avoid handling confidential documents on an untrusted device.
Use offline copies for high-sensitivity work
Organizations with strict confidentiality requirements may prefer a reviewed offline application or a self-hosted copy of the tool. Privacy should be matched to the sensitivity of the document.