ConvertX

ConvertX is a self-hosted file conversion service that exposes common conversion tasks through a simple web UI and an HTTP API. It is designed to run in containers and leverages well-known command-line converters to handle multiple media and document formats.

Key Features

• Web interface for uploading files and running conversions
• HTTP API for programmatic conversions (useful for automation and integrations)
• Supports multiple conversion domains (documents, images, audio/video) by orchestrating external converters
• Container-first deployment (Docker) for reproducible runtimes and dependencies
• Job-based processing model suitable for background conversions

Use Cases

• Team “conversion hub” to standardize media/document conversions across devices
• Backend service for apps that need on-demand transcoding or document conversion
• Batch converting files (e.g., office docs to PDF, media to common playback formats)

Limitations and Considerations

• Supported formats and quality depend on the underlying converter tools available in the image (e.g., FFmpeg); some edge formats may not be supported.
• CPU-intensive conversions (especially video) may require resource limits and tuning for stable performance.

ConvertX fits environments that want a lightweight, containerized conversion endpoint with both a human-friendly UI and an API for integration. It is most useful when you need consistent conversions without relying on third-party SaaS tools.