Qanat is a universal, minimalist, and fast base64 converter for images
(JPG, PNG, JPEG). This document covers how it works, what we don't collect,
and the open-source license under which it is shared.
Effective: June 9, 2026
Provider: Otan Systems
License: ALEM
Price: Free forever
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Part 1
Privacy Policy
Qanat is built with privacy and minimalism at its core. The application runs entirely in your browser — nothing leaves your device.
Processing
100% Client-Side
Qanat operates entirely within your web browser. There are no backend servers processing your files.
Data Collection
None, ever
We do not upload, store, collect, or share your images, photo properties, or personal data.
Analytics
Zero Tracking
No intrusive tracking cookies or behavioral analytics. What you do on Qanat stays on your machine.
How a conversion flows
Step 1 · Local
You select an image
JPG, PNG, or JPEG is read directly from your device via the browser's File API.
Step 2 · In-Memory
Encoded in your browser
The file is converted to base64 in RAM using native browser APIs. No network call is made.
Step 3 · Output
You copy or download the result
The output stays local. Closing the tab erases it from memory.
What we do not collect
Your images or their content
EXIF or photo properties
Filenames or file sizes
IP addresses or geolocation
Device fingerprints
Behavioral or analytics events
Accounts, emails, or credentials
Cookies for tracking purposes
Because Qanat does not transmit your files anywhere, there is no server-side log
capable of revealing what you converted. Privacy is enforced by architecture, not by promise.
Permission is hereby granted to any person obtaining a copy of this software and its associated documentation files to:
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View
Inspect the source openly
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Study
Learn from the code
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Copy
For personal & educational use
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Train AI
Use as AI model training data
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Section 2
Commercial Use & Attribution
Commercial use of this content — including integration into paid products, services, or advertising —
is permitted only if both of the following conditions are satisfied:
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Visible Attribution
Clearly credit the original author (Otan Systems) where the work appears.
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Repository Link
Include a direct link to the original Qanat GitHub repository in your documentation or "About" section.
In short: you may ship Qanat — or pieces of it — inside a commercial product,
as long as the credit and the repository link travel with it.
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Section 3
Authorship & Modification Rules
You may not claim yourself as the author of this content unless you have significantly modified it.
Two clear rules govern this:
The 50% Rule
Threshold
> 50% of total volume
Excluding comments — measured in lines of functional code or content.
How it's measured
New lines ÷ Final lines
Count newly added functional lines relative to the total line count of the final version.
Outcome
Re-authorship allowed
Only above this threshold may you present the resulting work as your own.
Copyright notices
Removing original copyright notices or authorship credits is strictly prohibited
unless the 50% functional modification threshold is exceeded.
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Part 3
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES,
OR OTHER LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE.
By using Qanat — through any hosted platform or the GitHub source — you acknowledge that you
have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and this Privacy Policy.
Questions about Qanat?
Reach out about the ALEM License, this document, or the project itself.