File Converter Web App

About This Project

A web-based file conversion service built with CodeIgniter 4, integrating FreeConvert.com API v1.0.5 to handle multiple file format conversions. This project enables users to upload files and convert them into desired formats seamlessly, leveraging FreeConvert's robust API services.

Tech Stack & Tools

Category	Stack
Back-end	PHP (CodeIgniter 4)
Front-end	Bootstrap, jQuery
API Integration	FreeConvert.com API v1.0.5
Others	MySQL (Database)

Key Features

• File upload with progress indicator.
• Format conversion using FreeConvert.com API.
• User-friendly dashboard to manage conversion tasks.
• Error handling and conversion status feedback.

Live Demo (optional)

Access the live demo at: https://file-converter.dodevca.com

Installation and Usage (Local Setup)

1. Clone this repository.
2. Install dependencies via Composer.

   composer install

3. Setup environment.
   • Copy .env.example to .env and configure your database & FreeConvert API Key.
4. Run database migrations (if any).

   php spark migrate

5. Start development server.

   php spark serve

6. Access the app at http://localhost:8080.

Future Improvements

• Add file queue processing for large batch conversions.
• Enhance UI with conversion history and user preferences.
• Implement file conversion cost estimation using FreeConvert API pricing.
• Deploy public demo with usage restrictions.

Contributors

This project is collaboratively developed by:

• Dodevca
• Gilangsejati
• lumilime
• RolandSitompul
• siwanyesarela

Contact & Collaboration

Interested in collaborating or enhancing this project? Reach me at LinkedIn or visit dodevca.com.

License

This project is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3). Built using CodeIgniter 4 framework (MIT License). See NOTICE.md for detailed attribution.

Signature

Initiated by Dodevca, open for collaboration and continuous refinement.