Ready to spend abroad? Budget appropriately with these Windows currency converter apps.
Online conversion tools make it easy to convert currencies from one to another. Even Google itself has a handy currency converter you can use to find out how much the foreign currency is worth in your local currency.
Nevertheless, switching tabs constantly can diminish your productivity if you need to perform countless conversions, such as when creating spreadsheets. This is where currency converter apps come in handy.
If you also need to frequently do currency conversions for your business to run smoothly, here are the five best currency converter apps you should try.
Before getting to the third-party currency converter apps, let's look at the built-in Calculator app in Windows. Among the many amazing features of the Windows Calculator app, currency conversion is one that you probably have never used before.
Unless you are converting a less popular currency, you will find your relevant currency in the list of available currencies for conversion. The best part? You can update the currency exchange rates in real-time with just one click.
To convert a currency in Windows Calculator app, follow these steps:
That's all. Once you type in the first currency, the converter will convert it based on the current exchange rate. The Windows Calculator app simplifies currency conversion by eliminating the need to switch windows.
The Callista Currency Converter is another handy app from the Microsoft Store that is superior to others in that it allows you to convert a single currency into multiple currencies simultaneously. The app uses reliable sources, including the European Central Bank and Yahoo Finance, for exchange rate data, but the list of currencies is quite limited.
Here is how you can convert currencies using the Callista Currency Converter app:
When you select a currency for which the exchange rate is not available from the European Central Bank, you will be prompted to select Yahoo Finance as the exchange rate provider. If you encounter this popup, select Yes and continue with your conversion after updating the rates.
Download: Callista Currency Converter for Windows (Free)
Currency Converter Live is another helpful tool for converting currencies. Mataf powers the app, so you can expect a more precise conversion rate. In addition, the app boasts an intuitive user interface, so getting used to it won't be a problem.
Following are the steps you need to follow to do a currency conversion using the Currency Converter Live app:
As with the Callista Currency Converter app, you won't be able to convert a currency into multiple currencies at once. Therefore, you will have to switch the pair for every conversion.
Download: Currency Converter Live for Windows (Free)
Currency, another simple-to-use currency converter, has a simple interface and does what it's supposed to. It's also free to use.
The developer mentions on the Microsoft Store that the exchange rates are based on rates published by national central banks so that you will get real-time exchange rates. If you want to update them manually, click on the interface and hit Update Now.
By default, there will be one currency pair. You can select your preferred currency in the pair by clicking on the downward arrow next to the flag. After that, click on the currency box to open a numeric display for entering your currency value. Once added, the value will be converted immediately so that you can do quick conversions quickly.
As with Callista Currency Converter, you can add as many currencies as you like to convert your main currency into multiple currencies in one go. To add a new currency to the list, right-click in the app's interface and click the Add button.
Last but not least, you can move any currency from any position to the top – simply right-click on the three horizontal dots in the currency box and select Move to First.
Download: Currency for Windows (Free)
The XXL Currency Converter doesn't have an intuitive interface like other apps on the list, but it is feature-rich and easy to use.
Start by picking the two currencies in the pair from the right and left sides. Once selected, you can input the value of your main currency into the calculator, and it will instantly convert the value based on the European Central Bank's conversion rate.
Also, you can view the conversion rate chart of your selected pair, change the theme, and adjust the precision. To access these additional features, right-click the app's interface.
Last but not least, there is an option for copying the output, which can be found in the bottom-left corner – a helpful feature to use while creating spreadsheets. The only limitation is that only a limited number of currencies are available.
Download: XXL Currency Converter for Windows (Free)
All the apps on the list simplify currency conversion for you. All of them are free, so why not try them all and see which one suits you best?
While you can use Windows currency converter apps in the office, they will not be helpful on foreign trips. So, don't forget to load your cell phone with some apps before packing your bags.
Shan Abdul is a Staff Writer at MUO. Having used Windows for over a decade, he’s accumulated plenty of experience with the OS. He’s been writing on a variety of Windows topics for over three years, incorporating his expertise to teach readers how to get the most out of their Windows devices and resolve issues with the operating system.
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