Simply Convert File

A Nemo action for converting files between different formats. Right-click any supported file in the file manager to convert it.

About

This Nemo action is a thin integration layer that calls SimplyConvertFile, a standalone file conversion application. All conversion logic, format support, configuration, and UI are provided by the standalone app.

Highlights

• 80+ supported formats across images, video, audio, documents, and archives
• Single & batch conversion with progress tracking and cancellation
• Cross-format conversions (e.g., video to audio, GIF to video, documents to PDF)
• Customizable quality settings, conversion rules, and notifications
• Internationalization with 14+ languages

For full documentation on features, configuration, supported formats, and troubleshooting, see the SimplyConvertFile README.

Dependencies

• SimplyConvertFile — the standalone conversion application

Install it by downloading the latest .deb package from the SimplyConvertFile releases:

sudo dpkg -i simplyconvertfile_*.deb

SimplyConvertFile has its own dependencies for format-specific conversions (ImageMagick, FFmpeg, LibreOffice, etc.). See its documentation for details.

Installation

Cinnamon Spices

1. Open System Settings → Actions (under Preferences)
2. Click Download → Search for "Simply Convert File" → Install
3. Install SimplyConvertFile

Via APT Repository (recommended)

Add the SimplyConvertFile APT repository to get automatic updates via apt upgrade:

# Import the signing key
curl -fsSL https://thigschuch.github.io/SimplyConvertFile/gpg.key | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/simplyconvertfile.gpg

# Add the repository
echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/simplyconvertfile.gpg] https://thigschuch.github.io/SimplyConvertFile/ stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/simplyconvertfile.list

# Install
sudo apt update && sudo apt install simplyconvertfile

To update later:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Via .deb Package

Download and install the latest .deb release directly from the terminal:

# Download the latest release
wget -O /tmp/simplyconvertfile.deb \
  "$(curl -s https://api.github.com/repos/ThigSchuch/SimplyConvertFile/releases/latest \
  | grep -o '"browser_download_url": "[^"]*\.deb"' \
  | cut -d'"' -f4)"

# Install it
sudo dpkg -i /tmp/simplyconvertfile.deb
sudo apt-get install -f

Or download manually from the Releases page and install:

sudo dpkg -i simplyconvertfile_*.deb
sudo apt-get install -f  # install dependencies if needed

Usage

1. Right-click a file (or select multiple files) in Nemo
2. Select "Simply Convert File" from the context menu
3. Choose the target format and convert

For detailed usage instructions, batch conversion, keyboard shortcuts, configuration options, and more, see the SimplyConvertFile documentation.

License

See COPYING file for license information.

Author

ThigSchuch