What is Smallpdf?
Smallpdf is a Swiss web app that puts the everyday PDF jobs in one place. You can shrink a large PDF so it fits in an email, turn Word, Excel, PowerPoint and image files into PDFs and back again, merge or split documents, rotate pages, add text and fill in forms.
It also handles e-signatures, so you can sign a document yourself or send it to others to sign, and it includes AI tools for summarising and chatting with a PDF. Everything works in the browser, with desktop and mobile apps as well. Free users get a limited number of tasks per day, while Pro removes the limits and unlocks the full set of tools.
Main Features
- Compress PDFs to smaller file sizes
- Convert PDFs to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint and images
- Merge, split, rotate and reorder pages
- Edit text and fill in PDF forms
- E-sign documents and request signatures
- Desktop and mobile apps
How to Get Started with Smallpdf
- Go to smallpdf.com and choose a tool such as Compress PDF
- Drag your file onto the page
- Pick your options and let Smallpdf process the file
- Download the result or share it with a link
Smallpdf Pricing
Smallpdf has a free plan with a limited number of tasks per day. Smallpdf Pro and Team plans remove the limits and add every tool; prices vary by country and billing period, and a free trial is offered.
Who Should Use It?
- Office workers handling contracts and reports
- Students converting and merging assignments
- Freelancers sending signed documents
- Small businesses managing paperwork
- Anyone who needs a quick PDF fix
Smallpdf Alternatives
- iLovePDF: Free online tools to merge, split, compress and convert PDFs
- Convertio: Convert files between hundreds of formats
- ChatPDF AI: Chat with your PDF files using AI
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smallpdf free?
Partly. You can use Smallpdf for free with a daily task limit. Smallpdf Pro removes the limits and unlocks all tools.
Is Smallpdf safe to use?
Smallpdf uses encrypted transfers and says it deletes processed files from its servers after a short period.
Can I sign documents with Smallpdf?
Yes. Smallpdf has an e-sign tool for signing PDFs yourself and requesting signatures from others.