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Why I Built a File Tool That Works Fully in Browser Only (No Upload Needed)
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Why I Built a File Tool That Works Fully in Browser Only (No Upload Needed)

via Dev.to JavaScriptNitesh Nagar1mo ago

Mostly when we are using online image tools, we are uploading our files in some server. We don’t really think much for it. But images usually contain hidden data like: GPS location Camera model Device details Date and time Basically, this is called as metadata. Many people are not aware that when they upload images online, this information also goes at the server. Because of that, I wanted to build something which works full inside the browser itself . The Idea Instead of sending files to backend for the processing, I tried to do everything on client side. So I started building a small privacy-first project called NoFileUpload . The main focus is simple : No file upload No backend storage No tracking Everything runs local You can check it at here: NoFileUpload — Free Privacy-First File Tools Free, privacy-first file processing tools that work entirely in your browser. No uploads, no servers, no accounts required. Your files never leave your device. nofileupload.com How It Works Actuall

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