About Cisdem - Our mission, core values, and history

Our Mission

We believe that technology should be intuitive, efficient, and accessible. Our goal is to deliver high-quality software that effectively addresses real-world challenges. Whether it’s optimizing workflows, recovering lost data, handling multimedia files, or managing PDFs. We are committed to providing solutions that have a meaningful impact on our users’ lives.

In the words of our CEO, “We don’t just create software, we create solutions that empower people to take control of their digital lives.”

Our Core Values

Innovation

Technology is constantly evolving, and so are we. We invest in research and development to integrate AI capabilities, improve user experience, and enhance product performance.

Reliability

We understand that our users depend on our tools for their professional and personal tasks. That's why we prioritize stability and performance in every apps we develop.

User-Centered

Your needs are at the heart of our development and updating process. We listen, adapt, and deliver.

Affordability

We believe that powerful software should be accessible to everyone. We offer competitive pricing and flexible licensing options.

Our Products

We provide a comprehensive line of software solutions tailored to meet the needs of both individuals and businesses across three main categories.

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Utility Tools

Tools designed to enhance performance, focus, and efficiency, recover lost or deleted files.

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Multimedia Studio

Studio for video conversion, video downloading, DVD & Blu-ray ripping, and AI video enhancement.

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PDF Solutions

Solutions for reading, editing, converting, and creating PDFs with ease.

Our Commitment to Customers

At Cisdem, customers are at the heart of everything we do. Here's what we focus on to serve you better.

Exceptional Support

Our dedicated support team is available to assist you with any questions or issues.

Continuous Improvement

We regularly update our products based on user feedback and technological advancements.

Accessibility & Platform Diversity

We are committed to making our software intuitive and accessible to users of all technical backgrounds. Additionally, we're continuously expanding our platform support to meet the diverse needs of our growing user base.

Security

We prioritize the security and privacy of our users' data.

Our History

Below, we'll guide you through our company's development journey from a chronological perspective. Each stage we’ll showcasing the key products we've developed, the key certifications we've earned, and the media recognition and user trust that have defined our growth over the years.

Laying the Foundation

In this year we established our core product lineup and built the foundation that drive our future growth.

Key Products

Duplicate Finder for Mac (2.0.0) (Mar 2014) – Find and remove duplicate files to free up storage space.
DVD Burner for Mac (2.0.0) (Mar 2014) – Convert popular video formats to DVD with customizable menus and background music.
Video Converter for Mac (2.0.0) (Mar 2014) – Converts videos between multiple formats with high quality output.
AppCrypt for Mac (2.0.0) (Nov 2014) – Password protection and time limit for applications.

These early achievements established Cisdem as a trusted name in macOS software development.

Key certifications

ISO 27001 (May 2014) – Strong information security
CMMI Level 3 (Dec 2014) – Mature software development

Recognition & Achievements

Our applications quickly gained popularity among Mac users for their reliability and ease of use, earning recognition and approval on the Mac App Store. These early achievements established Cisdem as a trusted name in macOS software development.

Expanding Capabilities

We expanded our product range and upgraded existing applications while gaining media recognition and user trust.

Key Products

Data Recovery for Mac (2.0.0) (Mar 2015) – Mac data recovery solution for lost or deleted files.
Document Reader for Mac (2.0.0) (Mar 2015) – Read PDF, WPD, WPS, XPS, OXPS, DjVu, VSD, VSDX, VDX, and Winmail.dat formats on Mac.
Duplicate Finder for Mac (3.0.0) (Nov 2015) – Enhanced to remove duplicate files in Photos without disrupting the file structure, setting us apart from competitors.
PDF Converter OCR for Mac (4.0.0) (Dec 2016) – Converts PDFs to editable formats with OCR recognition.

Key Certifications

ISO 20000 (Sep 2015) – High IT service standards

Recognition & Achievements

New York Times Recommendation – Document Reader recognized as a reliable WordPerfect viewer.
Mac.informer Editor's Pick – Mac.informer named Duplicate Finder for Mac as an Editor’s Pick.
MacSources & Macitynet Awards – Praised AppCrypt for boosting productivity and security.

Innovating and Expanding Globally

We evolved our product lineup while building an international team with professionals from Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Portuguese-speaking regions to better serve our growing global user base.

Key Products

AppCrypt for Mac (4.0.0) (Dec 2018) – Enhanced with website blocking capabilities for comprehensive digital security.
Video Converter for Mac (4.0.0) (May 2019) – Redesigned with a classic interface that we still use today.
ContactsMate for Mac (5.0.0) (Apr 2020) – Our solution to help users sync contacts from multiple sources and manage it all in one app.

Key Certifications

ISO 9001 (Dec 2018) – Quality management systems standard

Recognition & Achievements

Macwelt Recommendation – PDF Converter OCR for Mac praised as "well-suited for many PDF conversion tasks" by Macwelt.
9to5Mac Coverage – Duplicate Finder featured in the "2018 Mac Essentials Bundle" among 10 elite Mac apps.
7Labs Recognition – AppCrypt highlighted as a "powerful app-lock software" in 7Labs Mac security guide.

Platform Diversification

Strategically expanding from Mac-only to multi-platform software provider, successfully broadening our reach and user base.

Key Products

Duplicate Finder for Windows (2.0.0) (Nov 2021) – First Windows release, bringing our trusted duplicate finder to Windows users.
Video Converter for Windows (2.0.0) (Oct 2022) – Cross-platform video conversion, DVD ripper and video downloading solution.
PDFMaster for Windows (2.0.0) (Feb 2023) – PDF editing, coversion, and management tool for Windows users.
AppCrypt for Windows + AppCrypt Web Blocker Extension (2.0.0) (Jul 2023) – Lock app and block website for Windows users.

Recognition & Achievements

4 Million User Milestone – Surpassed 4 million users.
Guru99 Editor's Pick – Duplicate Finder for Windows awarded as the editor’s choice.
Industry Recognition – PDFMaster acknowledged as one of the top PDF editors in the industry.

Continuing to Innovate

We expanded into mobile platforms while significantly enhancing our desktop applications with advanced features and capabilities.

Key Products

Data Recovery for Mac (16.0.0) (Apr 2024) – Added iCloud support and unbootable Mac recovery function.
Duplicate Finder for Android (2.0.0) (Jun 2024) – Andrioid duplicate file scanning and removal.
Duplicate Finder for iOS (2.0.0) (Aug 2024) – iPhone and iPad duplicate removing solution.
AppCrypt for Android (2.0.0) (Sep 2024) – Andrioid app for application locking and website blocking.
AppCrypt for iOS (2.0.0) (Oct 2024) – Application locker and website blocker for iOS users.
Video Converter for Mac (8.0.0) (Oct 2024) – Major upgrade introducing Blu-ray ripping, video compression, and enhanced editing features.

Future Plans (2025 and Beyond)

AI-powered innovation across our featured products.
Continued multi-platform expansion.
Support for Cloud-based services.
Shift from standalone software to service-oriented offerings.

Cisdem remains committed to our founding principle: developing powerful, intuitive software that elevates the digital experience. As technology evolves, we'll continue to innovate, adapt, and deliver solutions that empower users worldwide.