Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our top priority

Last updated: January 2026

Our Privacy Promise

At PicShifter, we are committed to protecting your privacy. Unlike many online image tools, we have designed our platform to ensure your complete privacy and security.

🔒 100% Local Processing

All image processing happens directly in your browser. We never upload, store, or access your files on any servers.

Information We Don't Collect

PicShifter is designed to be privacy-first. We do NOT collect:

  • Your Images: All images are processed locally in your browser and never leave your device
  • Personal Information: No registration, accounts, or personal data required
  • File Metadata: We don't access or store any file information
  • Usage Tracking: We don't track which tools you use or how often
  • IP Addresses: No server-side processing means no IP logging

How Our Technology Works

PicShifter uses modern web technologies to process images entirely within your browser:

  • HTML5 Canvas API: For image manipulation and processing
  • JavaScript Libraries: For compression algorithms and format conversions
  • WebAssembly: For high-performance processing when needed
  • No Server Communication: All processing happens client-side

This architecture ensures that your images never leave your device, providing maximum privacy and security.

Browser Storage

PicShifter may use minimal browser storage for:

  • Temporary Processing: Brief in-memory storage during image processing
  • User Preferences: Optional settings like tool preferences (if you choose to save them)
  • Cache: Standard browser caching for faster loading

All browser storage is cleared when you close the tab or clear your browser cache. No persistent personal data is stored.

Third-Party Services

PicShifter does not use any third-party services for image processing. However, we may use:

  • Google Fonts: For typography (loaded directly from Google)
  • Analytics (Optional): We may use privacy-focused analytics to improve our service
  • Content Delivery Network: For faster website loading

These services do not have access to your images or personal information.

Cookies and Tracking

PicShifter does not use tracking cookies or similar technologies to monitor your behavior. Any cookies used are strictly for essential functionality like:

  • Session Management: Maintaining your current session
  • Security: Protecting against malicious activities
  • Preferences: Remembering non-personal settings

Data Security

Since all processing happens locally in your browser, your data is as secure as your device itself. We recommend:

  • Keep your browser and operating system updated
  • Use secure networks when processing sensitive images
  • Clear your browser cache after use on shared devices

Children's Privacy

PicShifter does not collect any personal information, making it safe for users of all ages. Since we don't collect data, we cannot and do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

International Users

Because we don't collect or transfer personal data, PicShifter complies with international privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and others by design.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

🔒 Your Privacy, Our Priority

PicShifter is designed from the ground up to protect your privacy. No uploads, no storage, no tracking. Ever.