Tied to specific machines
The application only runs on certain computers in the office. Working from home means Remote Desktop, if it works at all. Field workers have no access. New staff need a machine configured exactly right.
Service
Desktop to Web App Conversion
for Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane businesses.
Your business runs on a desktop application that ties people to specific machines. No remote access, no mobile, no integrations with your other tools. We convert it to a modern web application that does everything the desktop version does, and everything it cannot.
Perth-based. Australia-wide. Fixed-price quotes after discovery. Full data migration and parallel running before cutover.
- AU-wide Perth-based · servicing Australia
- 18+ yrs Converting Legacy Software
- Fixed Price scopes, no surprises
- Full Data migration
What This Solves
Convert Your Desktop Application to a Modern Web App
You are on this page because your business depends on a desktop application that is holding you back. Maybe it is a VB6 tool nobody can maintain. Maybe it is a WinForms app that only runs on Windows. Maybe it is a Delphi or FoxPro system that was brilliant ten years ago but now locks you out of remote work, mobile access, and system integrations.
HELLO PEOPLE converts desktop applications to modern web apps. Same workflows, same data, same business logic, but running in a browser, accessible from anywhere, connected to your other tools, and built on technology that developers can actually maintain.
The conversion process starts with a full review of your existing application. We understand what it does, how it stores data, and what your team depends on before we design the replacement. Nothing is lost in translation.
How it runs
A desktop-to-web app conversion project, end to end
Three stages. No surprises. Your existing desktop app keeps running until cutover — delivered personally by the founder.
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Week 0
Desktop App Conversion Audit
15-minute scoping call. We map your current desktop application, the technology it runs on, the workflows the team relies on, and the data that must come across. Fixed-price quote inside 48 hours.
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Weeks 1–N
Build & Parallel-Run
New web app built in a sandbox and parallel-run against your live desktop application. Every form, calculation, integration and report verified before production. Both systems available during transition.
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Cutover
Go-Live & Handover
Production cutover on a planned window — typically a weekend. Team training, monitoring active, 30 days post-launch support. Documentation and source code handed over in full.
Sound Familiar?
Why businesses move off desktop apps
If your desktop application is creating any of these headaches, you are not the first. These are the exact triggers for a desktop-to-web conversion project.
Nobody can maintain the code
The developer who built it has moved on. The technology is VB6, Delphi, FoxPro, or early .NET. Finding someone who can work on it is expensive and increasingly difficult.
Disconnected from everything
Data in the desktop app cannot reach your accounting software, CRM, or other tools. Your team spends hours re-keying information between systems because nothing is connected.
What We Build
Your app, rebuilt for the web
We convert your desktop application to a modern web application with proper multi-user access, integrations, and remote capability.
Browser-based application that replaces your desktop software
We build a web application that replicates what your desktop app does. Same workflows, same business logic, same data, but accessible from any browser on any device. No installs, no local servers, no version mismatches.
The interface is redesigned for the browser but keeps the workflows your team knows. Forms, views, reports, and navigation feel familiar. The learning curve is minimal because the system works the same way, it just works from anywhere.
Web app developmentWork from anywhere: office, home, site, or on the road
Desktop applications tie you to specific machines. The web version runs in any browser: Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox. Your team accesses it from the office, from home, from a construction site, or from a hotel room.
No more VPN connections that drop out. No more Remote Desktop sessions that lag. No more driving to the office to check a record or update a job.
Mobile app developmentProper multi-user access with real-time collaboration
Desktop applications struggle when multiple users need to access the same data. File locking, version conflicts, and local database corruption are built into the architecture. The web version handles concurrent users properly.
Everyone works on the same live data. Changes made by one user are immediately visible to others. No more waiting for someone to close the file or wondering if you are looking at the latest version.
Customer portalsConnected to your accounting, CRM, and business tools
Desktop applications typically live in a silo. Users copy data between the desktop app, their accounting software, CRM, email, and spreadsheets. The web version connects to all of them through proper API integrations.
When a job is completed in the system, the invoice goes to Xero automatically. When a customer is added, it syncs to your CRM. When a report is generated, it pulls data from every connected source.
Xero integrationComplete data migration from your existing system
Your desktop application holds years of business data. All of it migrates to the new system: customer records, transaction history, document references, configuration data. We do not leave data behind.
We map the existing database structure, clean up inconsistencies, and transfer everything into the new web application. Historical data is preserved and searchable.
Access database replacement
Case Study
Legacy database migration that preserved 15 years of data
We migrated a sporting club from Microsoft Access to a modern web platform. Fifteen years of member data, registrations and competition records, safely moved and now cloud-accessible.
Read the full case study 15 yrs Data preserved
100% Cloud accessible
50% Less admin time
Business Outcomes
What changes when the desktop app becomes a web app
The conversion delivers more than just browser access. Here are the outcomes that actually matter to your business.
Access your system from any device, any location
No more being tied to a specific computer in a specific office. The web app runs in a browser. Desktop, laptop, tablet, phone. Your team works from wherever they are.
Field workers get job details on site. Remote staff work from home without VPN. Management checks dashboards from their phone.
Zero software installs, zero version conflicts
Every user gets the same, latest version of the application automatically. No more deploying updates to thirty machines. No more "it works on my computer but not theirs." No more compatibility issues with Windows versions.
New staff members are up and running in minutes. Just a browser and a login.
Your systems finally talk to each other
The desktop app sits in a silo. The web version connects to Xero, MYOB, your CRM, your email, your document storage. Data flows between systems automatically.
No more copying data. No more exporting CSVs. No more two versions of the same information in different places.
Handles growth without re-architecture
Desktop applications hit a ceiling. Too many records, too many users, too much complexity. Cloud-hosted web applications scale horizontally. Add users, add data, add features.
Built for where your business is going, not just where it is right now.
Built on technology that developers actually know
VB6, Delphi, WinForms, FoxPro. Finding developers for these technologies gets harder every year. The web version is built on mainstream, well-documented technology with a large developer pool.
You are never stuck because one person has the knowledge. The codebase is modern, documented, and maintainable by any competent web developer.
Who This Is For
Typical businesses that convert desktop to web
If your situation is here, we have done this before.
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Businesses with remote or field workers
Teams who need to access the system from job sites, customer locations, or home offices but are locked out because the desktop app only runs from a specific machine on the network.
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Growing teams hitting desktop limits
Companies where the desktop application cannot handle the number of concurrent users, the volume of data, or the complexity of operations. Performance degrades and workarounds multiply.
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Operations dependent on obsolete technology
Businesses running VB6, Delphi, FoxPro, WinForms, or other desktop-era software where finding developers is increasingly difficult and expensive. The technology is end-of-life or heading there.
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Multi-site businesses
Organisations with multiple offices or locations that need a shared system. Currently running separate copies of the desktop app at each site, or routing everything through a slow centralised Remote Desktop setup.
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Businesses needing system integrations
Teams that manually transfer data between the desktop app and their accounting software, CRM, or other business tools because the desktop application has no API connectivity.
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Companies facing compliance requirements
Businesses in regulated industries where audit trails, access controls, encrypted data, and automated backups are not optional, and their current desktop system cannot deliver them.
How We Deliver
How a Desktop-to-Web Conversion Works
Every application is different, but the process follows a proven structure.
Technical Fit
What your new web app connects to
The biggest advantage of a web app over desktop software is connectivity. Here is what we integrate with.
Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks
Automate invoicing, payment tracking, and financial reporting. Completed jobs become invoices without manual entry.
CRM & Sales Platforms
Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho. Sync customer records and communication history with your new web application.
Legacy Databases & Files
Import data from SQL Server, Access, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Excel, or CSV. Full migration with data validation and cleanup.
APIs & Industry Platforms
Connect to simPRO, ServiceM8, Cliniko, Square, Shopify, government portals, and any system with a REST or SOAP API.
Document Storage
SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox, or S3. Attach documents to records, manage versions, and control access.
Single Sign-On
Azure AD, Google Workspace, Okta. Your team logs in with the same credentials they already use for everything else.
Our Delphi application had been running for fifteen years. Nobody could find a developer to maintain it. HELLO PEOPLE converted the whole thing to a web app in four months. Same data, same workflows, but now the whole team accesses it from their browser.
Why us
Why HELLO PEOPLE
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We build, not just advise
You get working software, not a slide deck of recommendations. Everything we design gets built, tested and handed over — not left as a strategy artifact.
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Fixed-price quoting
You know the cost before we start. No hourly surprises, no scope creep — we scope it, quote it, ship it.
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Built for Australian business
Perth-based team who understand Xero, MYOB, ServiceM8, simPRO, Cliniko, Deputy — the tools your business actually runs on.
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Senior team, direct access
You email Kasun, you get Kasun. No account managers, no offshore handoff — straight from scope to ship.
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Full code ownership
When it is done, you own every line of code, every credential, every artefact. No lock-in, no license fees, no black-box dependencies.
FAQs
Common questions about desktop to web app conversion
How much does it cost to convert a desktop app to a web app?
Every application is different. A simple data entry tool is a different project to a full ERP-scale desktop system. We offer a free initial consultation to understand your application, followed by a proper discovery phase. After that, you get a fixed-price quote for the full project. No hourly billing, no surprises.
How long does a desktop-to-web conversion take?
A straightforward conversion typically takes 12 to 20 weeks from kickoff to go-live. Complex systems with extensive business logic, multiple integrations, or large datasets may take longer. Projects are delivered in phases. You see working software every two weeks, not a big reveal at the end.
Will we lose functionality in the web version?
No. We map every feature your team uses in the current desktop application. The web version replicates those workflows and typically adds capabilities the desktop app could not deliver: remote access, multi-user collaboration, integrations, mobile support, and automated backups.
Can the web app work offline?
For teams that need offline capability (field workers in remote areas, for example), we can build progressive web app features that cache data locally and sync when connectivity returns. Full offline mode is possible for critical workflows.
What happens to our existing data?
All your data migrates to the new system. We map the existing database, clean up inconsistencies, and transfer everything with full validation. Both systems run in parallel before cutover, so your team can verify everything is correct.
Can the web app connect to Xero, MYOB, or other systems?
Yes. System integration is one of the biggest advantages of converting to a web app. We connect to Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Salesforce, HubSpot, Shopify, WooCommerce, Square, and dozens of other platforms. Data flows automatically instead of being manually transferred.
Do we need to change how we work?
The web app mirrors your existing workflows. Your team uses the same processes they already know. The interface just runs in a browser instead of a desktop window. We improve things where it makes sense, but the goal is minimal disruption.
What technology do you use for the web app?
We choose the best technology for each project. Typically React or Angular for the frontend, Laravel, Node.js, or .NET for the backend, hosted on AWS or Azure. The choice depends on the complexity, performance requirements, and your existing infrastructure.
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Ask Us About Converting Your Desktop App
Tell us about your desktop application. What it does, what technology it runs on, and what is causing problems. We will come back with a clear conversion plan and realistic cost.
Prefer a quick chat? Call 0425 531 127. We answer the phone in Perth.
