Here are four services to turn your favorite web pages into native desktop programs. This way you'll have access to these services without needing to open a web browser or have an Internet connection. Some of the platforms we'll list come with predefined apps like WhatsApp, Slack, Google Allo, LinkedIn, and more. They're very easy to use; all you need to do is open the interface of the chosen program and enter the URL of the website you want to turn into a desktop program.
Firework
Firework is a platform that automatically converts web pages into native desktop programs. The service has no limitations (in terms of the types of websites and the number of conversions). To convert, click on + and enter the URL of the site. The utility will automatically detect the site's name and favicon (which you can customize). Then just click Add to turn the site into a program. It's free and available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
Rambox
Rambox is another great service that lets you customize any website into a desktop program. It also comes with predefined services like Slack, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and more. From Custom Service, you can enter the URL, then assign the name and favicon, and finish by clicking Add Custom Service. The platform is free and available on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
WebCatalog
WebCatalog also uses the URL to turn websites into desktop programs. To convert, you'll need to click Create Custom App and enter the URL, name, and icon of the site, then click Create. The service will convert and install the program. The free version of WebCatalog is limited (in the number of conversions) and is available on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
Nativefier
Nativefier is a very powerful command-line platform that has no limitations when it comes to converting web pages into desktop programs. Unlike the services mentioned above, Nativefier requires an additional tool: Node.js. To convert web pages into desktop programs, you'll need to run Node.js and enter this command:
“npm install nativefier -g” to install “Nativefier”.
With these services, you'll have several options to convert any webpage into a desktop program.
