Recast: Convert & Compress

Recast turns a file into the format you need, or makes it smaller for sharing. Every feature is free, with no daily limits, no ads and no account.

CONVERT
Convert images into JPEG, PNG, HEIC or PDF. Turn videos into MP4, MOV or GIF, or extract their audio as M4A. Export PDF pages as images and turn GIFs into video or still images. Extract the video from a Live Photo. HEIC encoding depends on device support.

COMPRESS
Choose an actual target size or enter your own. Recast can reduce quality and dimensions to reach the target and tells you when a target cannot be met. GIF conversion may shorten a clip to keep the output manageable. Compressing a PDF may flatten selectable text into images; the result explains when this happens.

BATCH AND AUTOMATE
Convert or compress multiple files in one go. Combine photos into one PDF, in the order you choose. Run conversions from Shortcuts and the Action button. Save your favourite settings and reuse them with one tap.

ON YOUR DEVICE
Your files are never uploaded. Conversion works offline on your iPhone or iPad. Optional tips use Apple's in-app purchase system.

HONEST ABOUT RESULTS
Some conversions and ZIP archives make files bigger. Recast shows the actual result and explains any size or quality tradeoffs. An already suitable file is kept as it is where possible.

ALSO INCLUDED
Compress images and PDFs from the share sheet
Pack other files into a ZIP archive
Keep recent results ready to share again
Choose an export folder
Preview before and after
Light and dark appearance

OPTIONAL SUPPORT
If Recast helps you, you can leave a tip in Settings > Support Recast. Tips are one-time consumable in-app purchases. They are entirely optional, do not unlock features, and are not subscriptions. Every feature stays free whether you tip or not.

Thank you to everyone who previously bought Recast or Recast Pro. All existing functionality remains available without restoring a purchase.