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Accounts API vs File Conversions API

If you need a Documents & Productivity API that's easy to integrate, go with File Conversions API.

Accounts API

The Accounts API is a collection of methods used to query a customer account. It allows the developer to retrieve account-related data such as the user account balance. It should be noted that regi...

File Conversions API

APIs to handle all your file transformations. Word to PDF, Markdown to HTML, CSV to JSON, audio and many more

Accounts API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support

File Conversions API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAccounts APIFile Conversions API
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSNoYes
CORSUnknownYes

When to use which?

File Conversions API works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps. File Conversions API supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.