FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about BravoConvert
Image Converter
1What image formats can I convert?
You can convert JPG/JPEG, PNG, and WebP images to JPG, PNG, or WebP. You can also combine supported images into a single PDF file. Browser capabilities can vary, so keep your original files.
2How does the image conversion process work?
Conversion runs directly in your browser using JavaScript. The contents of selected files are not uploaded to a BravoConvert processing server. Speed depends on the file, browser, available memory, and device.
3Can I convert multiple images at once?
Yes. You can upload multiple images of the same detected input format and convert the batch to one selected output format. Multiple converted files can be downloaded as a ZIP archive.
4How do I combine images into a PDF?
Upload multiple images, arrange them in the desired order using drag and drop, and click 'Convert to PDF'. All images will be combined into a single PDF file with each image on a separate page.
5What's the maximum file size for images?
Each image file can be up to 10MB. For PDF creation, the total size of all images should not exceed 50MB for optimal performance.
6Can I control image quality or file size?
Yes. For JPG and WebP output, enable compression to choose a quality level and optionally enter a target size in KB. The result depends on the image and browser, so the target is an estimate rather than a guaranteed exact size.
7How does metadata removal work?
Converted JPG, PNG, and WebP files are newly encoded by the browser rather than copied byte-for-byte. This output does not include the source EXIF block, such as GPS and camera information. Always verify sensitive files before sharing.
8Do I need to install software?
No. BravoConvert runs in a current web browser and does not require an app, extension, account, or login.
PDF to Image
1What PDF formats are supported?
We support standard PDF files (version 1.4 and above). However, password-protected or encrypted PDFs cannot be processed. The maximum file size is 50MB.
2What image formats can I convert PDF pages to?
You can convert PDF pages to JPG (JPEG) or PNG format. JPG is recommended for web use due to smaller file sizes, while PNG is better for printing due to lossless compression.
3How does PDF to image conversion work?
Upload your PDF file, select the desired output format (JPG or PNG), and click 'Start Conversion'. Each page will be converted to a separate image file. You can download individual pages or all pages as a ZIP file.
4What's the quality of the converted images?
Pages are rendered at a 2× PDF.js scale. PNG uses lossless image compression and is often clearer for text and diagrams, while JPG at high quality usually creates smaller files for photo-heavy pages. Output pixel dimensions depend on the PDF page size.
5How long does PDF conversion take?
Conversion time depends on page count, page complexity, browser, memory, and device performance. Processing occurs in your browser and no PDF contents are uploaded to BravoConvert.
Image Editor
1What can I do with the image editor?
You can resize one JPG, PNG, or WebP image, rotate it in 90-degree steps, flip it horizontally or vertically, preview the changes, and export the result as JPG, PNG, or WebP. The editor also provides undo, redo, and reset controls.
2Does resizing preserve the image proportions?
Aspect ratio locking is enabled by default. When it is locked, changing the width automatically calculates the height and changing the height calculates the width. You can unlock it when you intentionally need independent dimensions.
3What happens to transparency when I export as JPG?
JPG cannot store transparent pixels. The image editor fills transparent areas with the background color selected in the export settings. Choose PNG or WebP when transparency must be retained.
4What is the difference between the image editor and image converter?
The image editor changes the size and orientation of one image. The image converter is designed for format conversion, compression controls, multiple-image batches, ZIP downloads, and combining images into a PDF.
5Is my original image changed?
No. Editing is non-destructive and the original file on your device is not overwritten. BravoConvert creates a new file only when you choose Export image. Keep the original until you have reviewed the result.
6Why is there a maximum image resolution?
Decoded images can use much more memory than their compressed file size suggests. The editor limits very large dimensions and pixel counts to reduce crashes or frozen tabs, especially on mobile devices.
Merge & Split PDF
1What can the PDF merge and split tool do?
It combines up to 30 PDF files into one document in the order you set, extracts chosen pages from a PDF into a new file, or splits every page of a PDF into its own file and downloads them together as a ZIP. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
2Does merging reduce the quality of my PDF?
No. Pages are copied as PDF content rather than redrawn as pictures, so text stays selectable and searchable and images keep their original data. In our measurement, text from both source documents could still be extracted from the merged file.
3Why does the merged file lose its bookmarks?
Bookmarks and accessibility tags belong to the document as a whole rather than to individual pages, and the new file is built from pages only. Both test documents we measured had bookmarks and tags; the merged result had neither. Add bookmarks again in a PDF editor if you need them, and use software that preserves tags when a document must meet accessibility requirements.
4Why are my split files bigger in total than the original?
In the original PDF, all pages share one copy of each embedded font. When every page becomes a separate document, each file needs its own copy. In our measurement, splitting a 6-page document into single pages produced files that added up to about twice the original size.
5How do I choose which pages to extract?
Type single pages and ranges separated by commas, such as 1-3, 5. Pages are numbered from 1. The new PDF follows the order you type, so 5, 1 puts page 5 first, and a repeated page is included twice.
6Does the new PDF keep the original's author and comments?
The author, title, subject, keywords and XMP metadata are not copied — in our test all of them were gone from the merged, extracted and split files. Comments and sticky notes are attached to pages, so they are copied along with them, reviewer names included. Delete comments in the app that made the PDF before sharing, or render pages as images, which keeps only what is visible.
7Can I merge password-protected PDFs?
No. Encrypted or password-protected PDFs cannot be opened by the tool. Remove the protection in the application that created the file, save a copy, and add that copy instead.
EXIF Viewer
1What does the EXIF viewer check?
It reads the metadata in a JPG, PNG, or WebP photo and checks for six kinds of identifying information: GPS location, the date and time taken, the camera or phone model, a device serial number, an owner or author name, and the editing software. It also lists camera settings and every other field it can decode.
2Is my photo uploaded when I check it?
No. The photo is read and decoded inside your browser. The only thing that can leave your device is the optional map link: if you click Show on OpenStreetMap, the coordinates are sent to openstreetmap.org to draw the map.
3How do I remove the metadata it finds?
Convert the photo with the Image Converter or export it from the Image Editor. Both rebuild the picture from its pixels, so the metadata is not copied into the new file. In our test, none of the sample photo's fields, GPS included, survived the conversion. Open the result in the EXIF viewer to confirm.
4The viewer found nothing. Is the photo safe to share?
It has no metadata the viewer can read, but that is not the same as being anonymous. Faces, street signs, house numbers, and reflections are part of the picture itself, and no metadata tool can flag them.
Conversion Features
1Can I paste images from the clipboard?
Yes. The image converter accepts supported JPG, PNG, and WebP images pasted from the clipboard in compatible browsers.
2What EXIF data is removed for privacy?
Supported images are decoded and newly encoded, so the source EXIF block—including common GPS and camera fields—is not copied to JPG, PNG, or WebP output. This is not a guarantee that every possible metadata byte or visible identifying detail is removed, so verify sensitive files before sharing.
3Does metadata removal affect image quality?
Re-encoding can change file size and may slightly change image quality for lossy JPG or WebP output. The source EXIF block is not copied to the converted output.
4Can I change the order of images before creating a PDF?
Yes. When PDF is selected as the output, use the reorder controls to arrange images before combining them into one PDF.
5How are multiple converted files downloaded?
You can download converted images individually or download multiple results together as a ZIP archive.
General
1Is my data safe and private?
File contents are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to BravoConvert. The website still uses Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which may process usage, device, cookie, and advertising information as described in our Privacy Policy.
2Do I need to create an account?
No account, registration, or payment is currently required to use BravoConvert. Select a supported file to begin processing it in your browser.
3What browsers are supported?
BravoConvert targets current Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari releases. Image worker, PDF rendering, download, and encoding support can vary by browser and device; use an up-to-date browser and keep original files.
4Are there any usage limits?
BravoConvert does not currently impose an account-based daily or monthly conversion quota. File-size limits, browser memory, device performance, and browser download behavior still limit how much can be processed at once.
5What if I encounter an error?
If you encounter any issues, try refreshing the page or using a different browser. For persistent problems, check that your files meet the size and format requirements. You can also contact us for support.