Smallpdf review

Smallpdf is the simplest way to fix a PDF in a browser. Its pricing page lists more than 30 tools, from compression and conversion to merging, splitting, page numbering, cropping, redaction and watermarks, and the free plan lets you try them with a daily download limit. Pro removes the limits, adds text editing, OCR and stronger compression, unlocks AI tools for chatting with, summarizing and translating PDFs, and includes a Sign.com Premium subscription for e-signatures. The iPhone app scans documents with automatic cropping and OCR, and Smallpdf says uploaded files are deleted one hour after processing unless you save them. Because it works mainly online, it suits people who are comfortable uploading files and would rather not install software. The pricing page showed only euro prices from our location, so the US price is pending. Heavy users who edit long documents every day will get more from a desktop editor.

Who it is for

People who edit, compress and convert PDFs in a browser and want a very simple interface.

Price

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Key features

• 30+ tools to compress, convert, merge, split, edit and sign PDFs
• Convert PDF to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint and images
• OCR to turn scans into selectable text
• AI tools to chat with, summarize and translate PDFs
• Pro includes a Sign.com Premium subscription

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Very easy to use in any browser
• Strength: Free plan with access to the 30+ tools
• Strength: Pro bundles Sign.com e-signatures
• Weakness: The free plan limits daily downloads
• Weakness: The pricing page showed euro prices from our location, so the US price is pending
• Weakness: Mainly web-based, so files are uploaded to Smallpdf's servers

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, with limited daily downloads
• Tools: 30+
• E-signatures: Sign.com Premium included with Pro
• File handling: Uploads deleted 1 hour after processing, per Smallpdf
• Platforms: Web, iPhone and iPad app, Windows app

Where it ranks

Smallpdf is No. 8 in our Best PDF Editors verdict.