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This Site Can Convert Files in Your Browser Without Uploading Them
This is an open source, browser-based tool that can convert the most common image, audio, video, and document formats. It isn ...
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I started converting all my files with this free, self-hosted tool, and I'm not going back
I hate finding file conversion tools for each of my devices, so now I use one that works everywhere — and it's still ...
Convert videos and audio files using PowerShell in Windows 11
They are free tools to convert videos and audio files using PowerShell on a Windows 11/10 PC. Learn how to convert videos ...
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IT’S GEEK TO ME: Making the switch to open-source office products
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
The Tech Report1d
France Endorses the UN’s Open Source Principles. Here’s How It’s Leading the Open Source Initiative
France is the first country to endorse the UN Open Source Principles. Here's how it's becoming a frontrunner in the ...
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Open Document Format turns 20, but Microsoft Office still reigns supreme
It's been 20 years since the Open Document Format (ODF) became a standard, marking a milestone in the push for open, vendor-neutral file formats — and the beginning of a long but largely unsuccessful ...
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MarkItDown: Microsoft’s open-source tool for Markdown conversion
MarkItDown is an open-source Python utility that simplifies converting diverse file formats into Markdown. With its robust capabilities, MarkItDown addresses challenges in document processing and ...
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"Milestone for digital sovereignty": 20 years of the Open Document Format (ODF)
On 1 May 2005, the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) recognized the Open Document Format (ODF) as the standard for an open source file format for office ...