Smallpdf Alternatives

Apps similar to Smallpdf include Stirling PDF, which is open source with a free version. Other options are PDFgear, PDF24 Creator, PdfCraft and Adobe Acrobat DC. You're spoiled for choice with PDF Editors like Smallpdf: we list more than 100 alternatives for the web, Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone.

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  1. GoConvert icon
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    A lightweight, all-in-one web utility designed for users who need fast results without the clutter of traditional conversion sites. It serves as a powerful, free alternative to subscription-based services like iLovePDF or SmallPDF.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  2. Offline toolbox for PDFs, images and archives on Mac and Windows: compress PDFs to an exact size, convert HEIC, remove backgrounds. Nothing is uploaded.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Mac
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  3. PDF-X icon
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    Free Android PDF editor that works fully offline. Merge, split, compress, convert and annotate PDFs — no account, no subscription, no uploads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
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  4. PDFLince icon
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    PDFLince is a privacy-first PDF toolkit that runs entirely in your browser. Unlike other tools, it does not upload your files to any server, all processing (merging, compressing, splitting, converting) happens locally on your device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  5. ReamPDF icon
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    ReamPDF is a desktop PDF toolkit built for speed and simplicity. Merge, split, compress, and convert PDFs without uploading your files to the cloud. The Convert tool accepts images including WebP, a format most PDF tools don't support.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. OfflineForge is a privacy-focused Windows application for converting and managing documents entirely on your own computer. It converts Excel, Word, and PowerPoint files to PDF without uploading them to a cloud service, making it especially suitable for sensitive business...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. PrimaPDF icon
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    Prima PDF is a free online platform that provides essential PDF tools to help you work with your documents efficiently.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. Nettongia PDF Editor is a free and open-source PDF editor for Windows that processes documents locally without uploading them to a server. It allows users to edit existing text, add and modify images, reorder, rotate or delete pages, create and insert signatures, search...

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    • Windows
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  9. If you deal with encrypted PDFs, you need this - bulk password removal for Windows Explorer that learns and auto-tries your passwords.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  10. FileMorph icon
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    A free, open-source online file converter and compressor for images, documents, audio and video — privacy-first, no account required, and fully self-hostable.

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  11. QuickerConvert is a lightweight PDF toolkit designed for people who want fast results without any complications. It focuses on something many PDF websites ignore. Privacy. Every action you take happens inside your own browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  12. Secure Drive 2026 is a complete web-based utility platform. It provides fast and secure cloud storage to manage and share your files. What makes it unique is the built-in malware scanner that checks files for viruses to ensure safety.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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