Before you ask
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you need to ask.
Is Gotool.xyz really free?
Yes — every tool, no subscription, no premium tier, no watermarks. An optional free account exists, but all it adds is the ability to bookmark tools you use often.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Every tool works the moment you land on it. The only thing an account does here is remember your bookmarks and turn off the ad slots — nothing is gated behind signing up.
Do you see or store my files?
No. Every tool runs as JavaScript in your own browser tab. Your file loads into your browser's memory, gets processed there, and comes back out — it's never uploaded to a server, because there isn't one in the loop to upload it to.
What happens to my file after I close the tab?
Nothing has to happen to it, because it only ever existed in your browser's own memory for that session — closing the tab clears it the same way closing any other unsaved browser tab does.
Why does a tool say "Beta"?
It means that tool depends on a heavier browser technology (usually a video engine, loaded on first use) that couldn't be fully verified working in every browser and environment before release. It should work — it just hasn't been proven everywhere yet.
Can I use Gotool.xyz on my phone?
Yes, the site is built to work on mobile browsers. Tools that process large files — video especially — will generally run slower on a phone than on a computer, simply because there's less processing power and memory available.
Is there a file size limit?
Not one that Gotool.xyz enforces. Since everything runs in your own browser, the real limit is how much memory your device has available, not a rule we set. Very large files may run slowly, or fail, on lower-powered devices.
What file types are supported?
It depends on the tool — check each tool's own page for exactly what it accepts, since that varies by category (PDF tools work with .pdf, image tools with .jpg/.png, and so on).
Do you use cookies?
A few, and only for essential things: keeping you signed in if you have an account, and anonymously remembering which tools you've already "loved" so the count doesn't double up on a repeat visit. No third-party advertising or tracking cookies are used to identify you.
How do I report a bug or suggest a new tool?
Use the Contact Us page, linked at the bottom of every page. Feedback and suggestions go to the people who can actually act on them.
What does the green "Verified" badge mean?
It means that specific tool was checked and confirmed working as part of a QC pass, on the date shown next to the badge. Not every tool has one yet — it's being added over time, not all at once.
What do the heart, bookmark, and share icons do?
Love marks a tool as one you find useful, and helps show which tools actually get used. Bookmark (needs a free account) saves it so you can find it again quickly. Share gives you a direct link to send to someone else.
Is Gotool.xyz available in other languages?
Most of the site is in English. A small number of pages, starting with Merge PDFs, have a Chinese-language version — look for the 中文 link where it's available.
Why do I sometimes see ads?
Ads are what keep every tool free with no paid tier. They never appear inside the tools themselves, only around the page, and they stop showing entirely once you're logged in.
Looking for a specific tool's FAQ?
Every tool has its own, more detailed questions on its own page.