Zamzar API
File converter software
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What is Zamzar API
Zamzar API is a REST API for programmatic file conversion across a range of document, image, audio, and video formats. It is used by developers and product teams that need to embed file conversion into web applications, back-office workflows, or integrations without building and maintaining their own conversion stack. The service focuses on simple HTTP-based job submission and retrieval, with asynchronous processing suitable for batch and on-demand conversions.
Developer-friendly REST workflow
Zamzar API uses a straightforward REST pattern for creating conversion jobs and retrieving results. This fits common integration approaches for SaaS products and internal services. Asynchronous processing supports long-running conversions without blocking application threads.
Hosted infrastructure and scaling
Because conversion runs on Zamzar-managed infrastructure, teams avoid operating and patching conversion binaries and dependencies. This can simplify deployment in environments where installing native converters is difficult. It also supports variable workloads without provisioning dedicated conversion servers.
Broad format conversion coverage
The API supports conversions across multiple file families (for example, documents, images, audio, and video), which helps teams standardize on one conversion endpoint. This reduces the need to stitch together separate tools for different media types. It is well-suited to applications that must accept many inbound formats and normalize outputs.
External dependency and data transfer
Using a hosted API requires uploading files to a third-party service, which can be a constraint for sensitive data or regulated workloads. Network transfer time can be material for large files and may affect end-to-end latency. Some organizations may require additional contractual and security review before adoption.
Less control over conversion engine
Compared with self-hosted conversion stacks, the API provides limited control over underlying conversion tools, versions, and low-level tuning. If a specific edge-case rendering or fidelity requirement exists, options may be constrained to what the service exposes. Troubleshooting can also depend on vendor support and available diagnostics.
Usage limits and cost variability
API-based conversion typically ties cost to volume, file size, and processing time, which can be harder to predict for spiky workloads. Rate limits or plan constraints can affect high-throughput batch scenarios. Organizations may need monitoring and backoff logic to manage quotas and retries.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Test (Free) | Free (no card required) | 100 conversion credits; Maximum file size: 1 MB; Files stored for 1 day; No overages; Support response ~3 days; Integrates with Amazon S3, FTP/SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS. |
| Startup | $25 per month | 500 conversion credits / month (~$0.05 per credit); Overages: $0.05/credit; Maximum file size: 50 MB; Files stored for 2 days; Support response ~2 days; Integrates with Amazon S3, FTP/SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS. |
| Growth | $99 per month | 2,500 conversion credits / month (~$0.04 per credit); Overages: $0.04/credit; Maximum file size: Unlimited; Files stored for 3 days; Support response ~2 days; Integrates with Amazon S3, FTP/SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS. |
| Scale | $299 per month | 10,000 conversion credits / month (~$0.03 per credit); Overages: $0.03/credit; Maximum file size: Unlimited; Files stored for 3 days; Support response ~1 day; Custom conversions available; Integrates with Amazon S3, FTP/SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS. |
Seller details
Zamzar Ltd
London, United Kingdom
2006
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