https://github.com/danielcorsano/convertext-gui
Standalone universal converter app for ebook, text, document, PDF, markdown and HTML files.
https://github.com/danielcorsano/convertext-gui
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Standalone universal converter app for ebook, text, document, PDF, markdown and HTML files.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/danielcorsano/convertext-gui
- Owner: danielcorsano
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-10-14T17:51:50.000Z (8 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-01-13T11:34:38.000Z (5 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-01-16T18:31:01.222Z (5 months ago)
- Topics: blog, converter, documentation, ebook, html, markdown, pdf, text
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 391 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
- Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
- License: LICENSE
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README
# ConverText GUI
> **⚠️ Beta Release**: This is a beta version. Builds for Windows and Linux are untested on those platforms. Please report any issues on GitHub.
Desktop GUI application for ConverText file converter with Monaco monospace typography and minimalist black/yellow design.
Convert between all major document and ebook formats with a single click. Get editable .txt or .md from PDF or ebook formats, or create ebooks, PDFs, and Word documents from any supported format. Work on multiple files at the same time and send them anywhere in the file system instantly.
## Features
- Click-to-browse file selection
- Batch file processing
- Real-time conversion progress with ETA
- Debug console for verbose logging
- Automatic output directory detection
- Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
## Installation
Download the latest beta release for your platform from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/danielcorsano/convertext-gui/releases):
- **macOS**: ConverText-macos.zip (tested ✅)
- **Windows**: ConverText.exe (untested ⚠️)
- **Linux**: ConverText-linux.tar.gz (untested ⚠️)
No Python installation required!
**Beta Feedback**: Please report issues, bugs, or feature requests on GitHub Issues.
## Usage
1. Launch ConverText
2. Click "Browse..." to select files
3. Select output formats (PDF, DOCX, RTF, EPUB, HTML, TXT, MOBI, FB2, Markdown)
4. Choose output directory (defaults to source file location)
5. Click "Convert"
The application shows conversion progress with percentage and ETA. When complete, you can open the output folder directly.
## Keyboard Shortcuts
- `Ctrl+O` - Open file browser
- `Ctrl+Enter` - Start conversion
- `Ctrl+D` - Toggle debug console
- `Ctrl+Q` or `Escape` - Quit application
## Supported Formats
**Input**: PDF, DOCX, DOC, ODT, RTF, TXT, Markdown, HTML, EPUB, MOBI, AZW, FB2
**Output**: PDF, DOCX, RTF, TXT, Markdown, HTML, EPUB, MOBI, FB2
## 💝 Support This Project
If you find this tool helpful, please consider [sponsoring the project](https://github.com/sponsors/danielcorsano). I created and maintain this software alone as a public service, and donations help me improve it and develop requested features. If I get $99 of donations, I will use it to pay for the Apple developer program so I can make iOS versions of all my open source apps.
Your support makes a real difference in keeping this project active and growing. Thank you!
## License
MIT License