Data Storage Unit Converter

WHAT IT DOES

Data Storage Unit Converter transforms data sizes between all common storage units. Convert between bits, bytes, kilobytes (KB and KiB), megabytes (MB and MiB), gigabytes (GB and GiB), terabytes (TB and TiB), and petabytes (PB and PiB). The tool supports both decimal (1000-based) and binary (1024-based) systems, letting you switch between the two conventions. A human-readable comparison shows the size in the most appropriate unit (e.g., "1.5 GB"). Real-time conversion updates as you type, and you can copy results with one click.

WHERE IT RUNS

The extension runs entirely within your browser's local environment using the BotGentz framework. All unit conversion, factor calculation, and formatting occur on your machine without any network requests. No data size information, conversion results, or user activity is ever transmitted, uploaded, or stored externally. The tool works on any website and respects the browser's security boundaries, operating within the isolated extension sandbox. Data storage conversion uses standard decimal and binary factors.

HOW TO USE

Click the extension toolbar icon to open the Data Storage Unit Converter panel. Enter a data size value in the input field. Select the "From" unit and the "To" unit from the dropdown menus. The conversion result appears instantly if auto-convert is enabled. Click "Convert" to manually trigger a conversion. Click "Copy Result" to copy the conversion result to your clipboard. Toggle "Auto convert" to enable or disable real-time conversion. Toggle "Use binary (1024) instead of decimal (1000)" to switch between the two systems—binary units show as KiB, MiB, GiB, etc., while decimal units show as KB, MB, GB, etc. Toggle "Show human-readable comparison" to display the size in the most appropriate unit. Adjust the "Decimal places" (0-10) to control the precision of the result. The tool updates automatically when you change settings.

THE DATA STORAGE CONVERSION ENGINE — WHY IT WORKS

Most storage converters handle only one system (decimal or binary) and confuse users with inconsistent unit names. This tool supports both systems with clear labeling: decimal units (KB, MB, GB, TB, PB) use factors of 1000, while binary units (KiB, MiB, GiB, TiB, PiB) use factors of 1024. The conversion engine stores a factor for each unit relative to bytes, then converts any value to bytes and then to the target unit using the formula: result = (value × fromFactor) / toFactor. The human-readable comparison converts the value to bytes and finds the largest unit that produces a number between 1 and 1024 (or 1000 for decimal), displaying the size in the most appropriate unit. The precision control uses Number.toFixed() for consistent rounding. This dual-system approach ensures accurate conversions for all use cases.

THE PANEL

The Data Storage Unit Converter panel is fully draggable by its title bar and remembers its position on screen per website. It snaps to the edges of your browser window for clean alignment. Collapse the panel to a compact icon strip using the minimize button, restoring it with a single click. Resize the panel by dragging any edge or corner; the input area, unit selectors, and result display adjust proportionally. Press the Escape key to close the panel instantly. The panel maintains independent state for each browser tab, allowing you to convert data sizes in multiple tabs simultaneously.

PLEASE NOTE

This extension requires the free BotGentz extension framework to be installed and enabled. The tool uses standard decimal (1000) and binary (1024) factors as defined by the International System of Units (SI) and IEC. The human-readable comparison uses the currently selected system (decimal or binary) for unit selection. The auto-convert feature triggers on every input event; disabling it can improve performance with very large numbers. All conversion data is processed locally and is never transmitted, logged, or shared. The extension requests no network permissions and functions entirely offline. The source code is fully auditable and available for review.