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Re:Show HN: A fast, privacy-first image converter that runs ... by bl4kers on Friday October 24, 2025 @10:27PM (#45700927)
> All processing happens in your browser. Your images never leave your device - complete privacy guaranteed.

Personally I don't trust claims like this unless the source code is available, which doesn't seem to be the case from my browsing

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Re:Show HN: A fast, privacy-first image converter that runs ... by wainguo on Friday October 24, 2025 @11:09PM (#45701094)
It is easy to verify that:

One way to demonstrate that all processing is being done locally is to load the website, disconnect from the internet, and then use the site.

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Re:Show HN: A fast, privacy-first image converter that runs ... by holbue on Saturday October 25, 2025 @01:42AM (#45701581)
This is no proof that it doesn't send any data when used for conversions online.

It even could work offline, cache/store data and send it when back online.

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Re:Show HN: A fast, privacy-first image converter that runs ... by bl4kers on Saturday October 25, 2025 @11:58PM (#45709023)
No, it is not easy to verify without looking at the source code.
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