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About Strain Gauge
Strain Gauge solves a specific problem that comes up daily for anyone dealing with this task: doing it once, fast, without an account. The goal was to keep the path from "open the page" to "get the result" as short as possible. No mandatory account, no cookie wall, no upsell at every step. It is one of about a hundred utility tools that share the same philosophy: do one thing, do it well, get out of your way.
When you'd reach for Strain Gauge
You need to handle a one-off task right before a meeting and don't have time to install anything.
Anyone working remotely on a borrowed or restricted machine.
Open the page, get the result, paste it into your doc — under a minute.
You're hitting the daily limit of a paid SaaS and need a backup option for a single quick job.
Marketers and ops people whose primary tool is metered.
Stay productive without burning credits.
You're on a public or shared machine and don't want to leave traces of what you're working on.
Travelers, contractors, anyone working from a friend's computer.
Nothing is uploaded, nothing persists if you're not signed in.
You're cleaning up a folder of files that accumulated over a project and need to standardize them.
Designers, writers, and developers wrapping up deliverables.
Drop each file in, copy the output, move on.
Frequently asked about Strain Gauge
- What browsers does Strain Gauge support?
- Every modern browser released in the last three years: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave, Opera.
- Do I need to create an account to use Strain Gauge?
- No. Strain Gauge works without any signup. We only ask for an email if you decide to subscribe to a paid plan.
- Can I use Strain Gauge commercially?
- Yes. The output of Strain Gauge belongs entirely to you, with no licensing restrictions.
- Does Strain Gauge work on mobile?
- Yes, Strain Gauge is fully responsive and tested on iOS Safari and Android Chrome.
- Are my files uploaded to a server when I use Strain Gauge?
- Strain Gauge processes everything in your browser using local APIs. Your files never leave your device.
