--- description: Review of Smallpdf Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Smallpdf | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Software](/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) > [Smallpdf](/software/178267/smallpdf) # Smallpdf Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/178267/smallpdf Page: 1 / 42\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/178267/smallpdf?page=2) > Smallpdf is one of the world's most popular and trusted PDF editing software suites. Founded in 2013, Smallpdf offers secure and easy-to-use PDF software that over 1 billion users have used to compress, translate, sign, edit, merge, and convert PDF documents online, on their computers, or mobile devices. Smallpdf brings 50+ PDF tools together in one place. Users can edit text, images, shapes, and annotations directly in the browser, convert PDFs to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and dozens of other file formats, compress large files, and merge, split, rotate, and organize pages. OCR makes scanned documents searchable, and AI-powered tools summarize, translate, and answer questions about PDF content. Smallpdf also handles electronic signatures. Users can fill in forms, sign contracts, request e-signatures from others, and track progress as documents are signed. Smallpdf is built for individual professionals and teams of all sizes. Smallpdf Pro gives individual users unlimited access to all 50+ tools, AI-powered features, OCR, strong compression, and mobile app access. Team plans add member access management, discounted per-seat pricing, centralized billing, and priority support. No onboarding or IT setup is required, and the platform works on web, Windows desktop, and mobile (iOS and Android). It also integrates natively with Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Dropbox. Security is a core part of Smallpdf: it is ISO/IEC 27001-certified and GDPR-, CCPA-, and nFADP-compliant, and it is independently audited by the Swiss Safety Center every year. All file transfers are protected with 256-bit TLS encryption, and files are automatically deleted from Smallpdf's servers one hour after processing. Smallpdf is available in 24 languages. Paid plans can be billed monthly or annually, team plans are priced per seat, and a 7-day free trial is available. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 1019 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 1019 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Smallpdf - **Location**: Zurich, Switzerland - **Founded**: 2013 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$15.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Annotations - Authentication - Auto Extraction - Batch Processing - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Compliance Management - Compliance Tracking - Compression - Configurable Workflow - Content Library - Content Management - Content Scan - Contract/License Management - Convert to PDF - Customisable Branding ## Integrations (3 total) - Dropbox - Google Drive - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [PDF Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) - [OCR Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4291/ocr/software) - [Document Generation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4300/document-generation/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/722/document-management/software) - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4419/pdf-editor/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The pdfs downloaded are also automatically saved with the suffixes, causing incovinience. > > I like using smallpdf not as an alternate to but in addition to Adobe PDF to access some important tools like pdf compression and merging. ----- ### "Great Product and makes things so easy" — 5.0/5 > **Rachel** | *10 October 2026* | Executive Office | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: So easy to use and setup, really like the quick features and that I can upload lots of documents and merge them into a single PDF extremely quickly > > **Cons**: There isn't really anything I didn't like as it was all so easy to setup and use. Sometimes the images were a little small but that was easily rectified > > Really great, Being able to use it free of charge for a number of things before having to sign up to a paid option was really appreciated ----- ### "If You Send PDFS You Need This Tool\!" — 5.0/5 > **Zach** | *22 February 2026* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: As an organization dealing with a lot of media-rich PDFs that are large in size, Smallpdf has been excellent for reducing the size while still retaining a high degree of quality in the file. It is often difficult to send emails that have attachments above 20 MB in our organization so SmallPdf is very useful when I need to send a PDF that comes in a larger size. > > **Cons**: Minimal complaints, but the same would apply from before where in some cases higher resolution photos that are part of the PDF can get degraded a bit in quality, but that is to be expected. Just something to keep in mind if you are using higher resolution or high DPI images in your PDF files. > > Overall I'm still incredibly satisfied with Smallpdf and I have been using it for several years. I intend to continue using it and often recommend it to colleagues looking for similar solutions. Smallpdf has been a blessing for compressing PDFS\! ----- ### "A fast and easy tool for quick PDF tasks" — 5.0/5 > **Elisabetta** | *4 August 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: Smallpdf is very easy to use and works directly in your web browser, so you do not need to install complex software. It makes quick tasks like combining files, converting PDFs to Word or images, compressing large files, and adding simple electronic signatures quick and hassle-free. The clean drag-and-drop design lets anyone start working on their files right away. > > **Cons**: The free version is strictly limited, offering only a couple of free actions per day before making you wait or pay for a plan. It also lacks some of the deep, advanced editing features found in heavy desktop programs, and complex file conversions can occasionally shift fonts or layout formatting. > > Smallpdf is a great tool for anyone who needs to fix, convert, or sign a PDF without dealing with bloated software. While heavy document managers will quickly hit the limits of the free version, its sheer simplicity and speed make it an excellent choice for daily office work and quick online fixes. ----- ### "Helpful support in the end, but be careful with the free trial" — 5.0/5 > **Rajendra** | *30 September 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The support team eventually listened and resolved my issue. After I explained my situation, they processed a refund for a renewal I hadn't intended to keep. The PDF tools themselves are easy to use. > > **Cons**: The free trial converts to a paid subscription automatically, and cancelling wasn't straightforward. My subscription was linked to a different email than the one I usually use, so I couldn't find it to cancel before I was charged. The first few support replies were also generic policy responses before someone actually helped > > I signed up for a free trial and got charged when it auto-renewed, because the subscription was under a secondary email and I couldn't find the cancel option in time. It took several emails and some back-and-forth, but the support team ultimately processed a refund, which I appreciate. My advice to others: note which email you sign up with and cancel well before the trial ends if you don't plan to continue. ----- Page: 1 / 42\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/178267/smallpdf?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/178267/smallpdf) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data