Api2Convert API

Varies by plan (check documentation)

Overview

Api2Convert is an online file conversion API that supports converting between hundreds of formats including documents, images, audio, and video files. You submit a conversion job, poll for completion, and then download the output file. It is useful for automating document processing pipelines without installing local libraries.

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Beginner Tip

File conversion is asynchronous — submit your job, store the returned job ID, then poll the job status endpoint until it shows "finished" before downloading your file.

Available Data

Use case: Integrate online file conversion api data into web and mobile applications
Api2Convert data via REST API
JSON-formatted response data
Requires API key authentication

Example Response

JSON Response
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "result": "Data from Api2Convert",
    "description": "Online File Conversion API",
    "timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

Field Reference

id Unique job identifier used to poll status and retrieve results.
status Current state of the conversion job: incomplete, processing, or finished.
output Array of output file objects available for download once the job finishes.
output[].uri Download URL for the converted output file.
output[].ext File extension of the converted output (e.g., pdf, mp4).

Implementation Example

const url = "https://www.api2convert.com/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
  headers: {
  "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
  }
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized API key is missing or invalid.
Include your key in the x-oc-api-key request header.
Job status: failed The source file URL is inaccessible or the format combination is unsupported.
Ensure the source URL is publicly accessible and that the input/output format pair is listed in the supported conversions.
429 Too Many Requests Concurrent job limit exceeded on your plan.
Queue conversions sequentially or upgrade to a higher-tier plan with more parallel job slots.

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 5/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 12/20
✓ Reliability 10/15

Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth API Key
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS UNKNOWN
Difficulty Intermediate
Verified: 2026-04-04

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