frankenfile

Frankenfile uses AI to carry out file operations from plain-language instructions on macOS. Mac users can process images, videos, audio, and PDFs without uploading files, according to the product page.

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Who it's for

  • Mac users who need to convert, crop, resize, watermark, or create thumbnails from image files.
  • Video and audio editors on macOS who need common conversions, trims, resizing, audio separation, or track splitting.
  • People handling PDFs and other files on a Mac who want to split or merge PDFs or sort and rename files.

Not the right fit if…

  • People who need a Windows or Linux app: the page offers a download for macOS.

How it fits your workflow

Download the macOS app, select the files you want to process, and describe the task in plain language. The page gives examples such as creating circle thumbnails, overlaying a watermark on a video, and splitting a PDF into specified page ranges.

Frankenfile performs common operations on images, videos, audio, PDFs, and other files. The page says the app runs locally and does not upload files.

Pricing

The vendor doesn't publish prices. Check with frankenfile directly.

Prices checked on Nov 13, 2026 from the vendor's site. They can change; confirm before you buy.

Key features

Natural-language file tasks
Select files and describe what you want done, with examples including creating circle thumbnails, overlaying a watermark on a video, splitting a PDF by page ranges, and sorting and renaming files.
Image processing
Convert image formats such as PNG, JPG, and GIF, resize or crop images, overlay watermarks, and generate thumbnails.
Video processing
Convert video formats such as MP4 and MOV, clip or trim videos, resize them, and separate audio.
Audio processing
Convert audio formats such as MP3 and WAV, trim or cut audio, compress files, and split tracks.
PDF processing
Split PDFs into pages or page ranges, merge PDFs, and convert PDFs.
Local processing
The page says Frankenfile runs locally and does not upload files.

Limitations to know

  • The page offers a macOS download; it does not state support for other operating systems.

Getting started

macOS

  1. Download Frankenfile for macOS.
  2. Select the files you want to process.
  3. Describe the file task you want done.