Abstract: A method and a system for offering online file services over the Internet is provided. An online file service is a service processing all kind of files online. This includes file conversions, translations or any other service being executed on a file. The method and the system allow providers to place their file processing programs on the platform and allow customers to selectively use the file processing program for data file processing. A billing is effected by a uniform billing interface where a user is charged for all services provided by the platform as well as transferring the money to the software owner.