Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Browser tools are free to use. Provider-backed tools may apply usage limits or quota controls, and each tool states its processing boundary before use. Common local tools do not require a paid account.

The ArtPlayer player project is open source. ArtPlayer Tools is a free online toolbox from the ArtPlayer ecosystem, but the tools site itself is not currently open source.

ArtPlayer is the HTML5 video player project and editor. ArtPlayer Tools is the web toolbox on artplayer.org for video, audio, subtitle, AI, and media preparation workflows.

Most browser tools process files locally on your device. Tools that need a cloud provider, such as AI image upscaling, clearly state that before processing starts.

The common browser tools do not add watermarks to exported files.

No account is required for the common browser tools. Provider-backed tools may use short-lived sessions or quota checks to keep the service available.

Local tools depend on your browser, CPU, memory, and WebAssembly or WebCodecs support. Large videos can take time because the work is happening on your device.

Recent Chrome, Edge, and other modern Chromium browsers usually work best for heavy media tools; Safari support varies by tool. Some features may be limited in older browsers or mobile browsers.

You are responsible for the rights to the media you process. ArtPlayer does not claim ownership of your output, but it also does not grant rights to third-party content.