The advanced application interface consists of a toolbar with the most common actions, the file browser panel for finding and adding files to the job list, a grid view listing all files, folders and web pages in the current job list, and a status bar.

Converter bins are shortcuts on your desktop. Dragging a file or group of files onto the 'bin' will convert those files to the file format specified for the bin. Converter bins are optionally installed with File Conversion Center; if you do not see any converter bins, they can be added and removed through the Start menu.

Converting files is as easy as right-clicking on a file and using the Convert To context menu to select the type of output file you want to create. The Convert To context menu also appears when you right-click on a folder in the Windows Explorer shell. From this menu you can convert files using the existing menu items or create new menu items. Folders or files are converted in accordance with the settings associated with the selected job profile. See Working With the Job Profiles Editor for information on viewing job profile summaries, and displaying and arranging job profiles in the shell context menu.

The PEERNET File Conversion Desktop provides quick access to creating and modifying both converter bins and ‘Convert To’ menu items. From this screen you can also access the License Wizard, the User Guide, the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and the advanced application interface.