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Daniel Zaharia
Daniel Zaharia

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Building Konverter: A Complete Web Developer Toolkit

Hey dev community! πŸ‘‹

I've been working on something I'm really excited to share with you all. Over the past few months, I've built Konverter - a comprehensive web developer toolkit that I wish I had when I was starting out.

What is Konverter?

Konverter is a collection of 8 essential web development tools, all built with Next.js, TypeScript, ShadCN and Tailwind CSS. Everything runs 100% client-side, so your data never leaves your browser.

The Tools

🎨 SVG to React/JSX Converter

This was actually the tool that started it all. I was tired of manually converting SVG files to React components, so I built an automated solution that:

  • Optimizes SVGs using custom algorithms
  • Generates TypeScript React components with configurable props
  • Extracts colors and makes them customizable via props
  • Shows before/after preview with size statistics
  • Exports as PNG, JPG, WebP, or complete icon sets

πŸ” Password Generator

A secure password generator that creates strong, memorable passwords with:

  • Customizable length and character sets
  • Strength indicator
  • Copy to clipboard functionality
  • No server-side storage (everything stays local)

πŸ”— URL Shortener

Simple but effective URL shortening tool that:

  • Generates short, shareable links
  • Works entirely in the browser
  • Perfect for quick sharing

πŸ“„ Base64 Encoder/Decoder

Essential for web development, this tool:

  • Converts text and files to Base64
  • Supports file uploads (images, documents, etc.)
  • Instantly decodes Base64 back to original format
  • Perfect for embedding data in HTML/CSS

🎨 Color Generator

Extract beautiful color palettes from images:

  • Upload images or provide URLs
  • Automatically extracts dominant colors
  • Generates CSS custom properties
  • Shows color percentages and RGB values

πŸ“Š JSON Formatter

Clean up and validate JSON data:

  • Beautify and minify JSON
  • Validate JSON syntax
  • Convert to YAML format
  • Syntax highlighting

🎯 CSS Minifier

Optimize your CSS files:

  • Minify CSS with size reduction stats
  • Auto-prefixer for cross-browser compatibility
  • Before/after preview
  • Download optimized files

πŸ“± QR Code Generator

Create custom QR codes for various purposes:

  • URLs, text, email, phone numbers, WiFi networks
  • Customizable colors and sizes
  • Instant download as PNG
  • Copy to clipboard functionality

Why I Built This

As a developer, I found myself constantly switching between different online tools for these common tasks. Some were slow, others had ads, and most required registration. I wanted something that was:

  • Fast - Everything runs client-side
  • Private - No data leaves your browser
  • Free - No registration, no ads, no limits
  • Modern - Built with the latest web technologies

Tech Stack

  • Next.js 14 with App Router
  • TypeScript for type safety
  • Tailwind CSS for styling
  • shadcn/ui for beautiful components
  • React Dropzone for file uploads
  • QRCode.js for QR generation
  • react-syntax-highlighter for code formatting

What I Learned

Building this project taught me so much about:

  • Performance optimization - Making everything run smoothly client-side
  • User experience - Creating intuitive interfaces for complex tools
  • SEO - Making each tool discoverable and well-documented
  • Accessibility - Ensuring the tools work for everyone

Try It Out!

You can check out all the tools at konverter-online.com

I'd love to hear your feedback! What tools do you find most useful? Are there any features you'd like to see added?

What's Next?

I'm planning to add:

  • More export formats for SVGs
  • Additional color palette tools
  • API endpoints for programmatic access
  • Browser extensions

Let me know what you think! πŸš€


P.S. If you find any of these tools useful, feel free to share them with your team or on social media. It really helps motivate me to keep building!

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