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I wanted to test out the web version (free) and it works fast and is well designed. The file I created says 'saved to the cloud', but it isn't clear where that cloud is located. The file isn't on my computer, my google drive nor my OneDrive. Can you advise where the file saved? Thanks.
Curtis Newton
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subscribing to premium yearly plan is not possible via the portal. have also sent an email to this effect
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Shivank PrabhudessaiFounder & CEO
Hi KRK, thanks for flagging this. In-app checkout for Premium isn't live yet since the app is still in beta, that's expected right now, not a bug on your end.
I've followed up directly over email with the details on how to get Premium in the meantime. Please check your inbox, including spam, since your first email to us landed there too.
Apologies for the friction, in-app checkout is on the way. This is just a beta-stage limitation.
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Is there a tool for resizing images?
Anonymous User
Shivank PrabhudessaiFounder & CEO
There is, under Tools. It resizes by pixels or by percentage, keeps the aspect ratio locked unless you unlock it, and preserves transparency when you export a PNG.
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Can I get it from the Microsoft Store instead of the installer?
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Shivank PrabhudessaiFounder & CEO
Yes, and it is the route we recommend. The Store version installs in one click with no setup wizard and no unknown-publisher warning. The direct .exe installer is still on the download page if you prefer it.
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It says beta. Is it stable enough for real work?
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Shivank PrabhudessaiFounder & CEO
People are using it for real work today, and it updates itself as fixes ship. Beta is there to set expectations honestly: you may still meet a rough edge, and if you do, telling us about it is the fastest way to get it fixed.
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Is there a markdown editor in there?
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Shivank PrabhudessaiFounder & CEO
Yes, under Tools. It is a split view with your markdown on one side and a live preview on the other, with syntax highlighting for code blocks.
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What can it do with PDFs?
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Shivank PrabhudessaiFounder & CEO
You can read PDFs, convert them to editable Word documents with the formatting and images preserved, turn images into a PDF, and rearrange, merge or split pages. Recent work went into keeping fonts, colours and embedded images intact on the way to Word.
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Are Mac and Linux versions coming?
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Shivank PrabhudessaiFounder & CEO
Both are in development. Windows came first because that is where most of the early interest was. The download page will switch from Coming soon to a real button the moment each one is ready.
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What exactly do I get if I upgrade to Premium?
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Shivank PrabhudessaiFounder & CEO
Premium unlocks editing and saving across the whole suite, plus the extras: the PDF tools, the markdown editor and the image resizer. It is one plan, so there is no feature matrix to work through.
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Where are my documents stored? Is my data safe?
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Shivank PrabhudessaiFounder & CEO
Your files stay on your device. We do not upload, scan or store the documents you work on. The only thing on our servers is the account itself, which is your sign-in details and your plan.
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Can it open my existing .docx and .xlsx files?
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Shivank PrabhudessaiFounder & CEO
Yes. Writer opens .docx, Sheets opens .xlsx and Slides opens .pptx, and you can save back to those formats. Very unusual layouts can still differ slightly, so if you hit a file that does not come through cleanly, send it over. It genuinely helps us fix it.
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How is this different from Microsoft Office?
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Shivank PrabhudessaiFounder & CEO
The main difference is that it is built in C++ and Qt and compiled for your machine, so it starts fast and stays responsive on large files. There is no browser tab, no background sync, and nothing phoning home while you work.
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Does it work completely offline?
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Shivank PrabhudessaiFounder & CEO
Yes. It is a native desktop application, not a web app in a wrapper, so everything runs on your machine. You only need a connection to sign in once and to receive updates.
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Is NativeOffice actually free, or is it a trial that expires?
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Shivank PrabhudessaiFounder & CEO
There is no countdown and no card needed to start. The free plan lets you open and read your documents for as long as you like. Premium is what unlocks full editing and saving across Writer, Sheets and Slides.