mdev-group/format

Analysis updated 2026-05-18

★ 1Audience · generalComplexity · 1/5Setup · easy

Mindmap

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  root((Format App))
    What It Does
      Convert files offline
      No ads or subscriptions
      Android only
    Supported Files
      Pictures
      Videos
      Text files
    Setup
      Download release APK
      Allow unknown sources
      Android 15 required

mindmap root((Format App)) What It Does Convert files offline No ads or subscriptions Android only Supported Files Pictures Videos Text files Setup Download release APK Allow unknown sources Android 15 required

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Convert image files to a different format on your Android phone without an internet connection.

USE CASE 2

Convert video or text files offline on Android 15 without dealing with ads or paying for a subscription.

What is it built with?

Android

How does it compare?

	mdev-group/format	195516184-a11y/esp32-mcp-parenting-robot	a-bissell/unleash-lite
Stars	1	1	1
Language	—	—	Python
Setup difficulty	easy	moderate	hard
Complexity	1/5	3/5	4/5
Audience	general	general	researcher

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Requires Android 15 or newer, must enable installation from unknown sources to sideload the APK.

In plain English

Format is an Android app that converts files between different formats entirely on your device, without an internet connection. It handles pictures, videos, text files, and similar content. The app has no ads and no subscription fees. To install it, you download the release file from the repository and allow your Android device to install apps from sources other than the Play Store. The app requires Android 15 or newer. The README is brief and does not include technical details about which specific file formats are supported or how the conversion works internally.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1

I want to convert a JPEG image to PNG on my Android phone without using the internet. Can I use the Format app for this, and how do I install it from the GitHub release page?

Prompt 2

How do I enable installation from unknown sources on Android 15 so I can sideload the Format app APK?

Prompt 3

What types of files can the Format Android app convert, and does it require any special permissions beyond installing from unknown sources?

Frequently asked questions

What is format?

A free, ad-free Android app that converts pictures, videos, and text files between formats entirely offline, with no subscriptions required.

How hard is format to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is format for?

Mainly general.

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