--- description: Review of Smallpdf Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Smallpdf | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Software](/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) > [Smallpdf](/software/178267/smallpdf) # Smallpdf Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/178267/smallpdf Page: 1 / 39\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/178267/smallpdf?page=2) > Smallpdf is a document management and editing tool for desktop and mobile devices. It includes PDF tools for converting, compressing and editing digital documents. With Smallpdf, users can add text, images, shapes, annotations and more. PDF files can be converted to and from DOC, PPT, XLS and many other file formats. Smallpdf includes digital signatures that can be used to fill in forms and sign contracts. Users can also request e-signatures from others and track progress as needed. Additionally, documents can be securely stored and shared using the Smallpdf platform. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android devices. Pricing is per user, per month and billed annually. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 951 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 951 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 (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **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 Business - Google Drive - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [PDF Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) - [OCR Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4291/ocr/software) - [Document Generation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4300/document-generation/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/722/document-management/software) - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4419/pdf-editor/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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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\! ----- ### "Excellent Customer Support and Easy-to-Use Tools" — 5.0/5 > **Felia** | *10 March 2026* | Banking | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most was the responsive and helpful customer support. The team handled my issue quickly and professionally, and the tools are also very easy to use for managing PDF files. > > **Cons**: There was a small issue related to my subscription at first, but the support team resolved it quickly and efficiently, so it did not become a major problem. > > Overall, my experience with Smallpdf has been very positive. The platform is simple, useful, and reliable for working with PDF files. I also really appreciate the fast and professional customer service that helped resolve my issue smoothly. I would definitely recommend Smallpdf to others. ----- ### "Simple to use yet advanced functionality making it the only document management software you need." — 5.0/5 > **Rachael** | *29 January 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Continues to offer incredible versatility for all of your document management needs along with advancements with an improved editor that is more streamlined and AI integration to help clean up documents. Still simple to use with expanded functionality. > > **Cons**: Still no dislikes with Smallpdf. Remains the most advanced yet streamlined interface that is simple to navigate. > > Wonderful overall experience that keeps me coming back and relying on this tool as my go-to document management tool. It has clean looking interface, is simple to interact with, yet offers incredibly advanced document management abilities with new and improved advancements. ----- ### "Grateful solution-oriented customer service" — 5.0/5 > **Lu** | *13 January 2026* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Smallpdf is an excellent, practical tool that I genuinely love using—especially in a fast-paced business environment. I primarily use Smallpdf for file conversions, particularly PDF to Word, Excel, and especially PowerPoint. Converting PDFs to PPT allows me to quickly demonstrate small tweaks and refinements to clients, which saves time and enables our creative studio to focus on higher-value work. This flexibility is incredibly valuable when working to tight deadlines and needing clarity before final artwork is produced. > > **Cons**: There is nothing I dislike about Smallpdf, my company isn’t able to cover subscriptions for myself and all other staff, the platform itself has proven to be extremely useful, intuitive, and efficient for day-to-day personal needs. > > What truly sets Smallpdf apart, however, is their exceptional, solution-oriented customer service. In busy, high-pressure environments, it’s easy to move quickly and only revisit terms and conditions later. Their team was understanding, empathetic, and proactive in helping resolve a subscription issue, which I’m sincerely grateful for. Overall, Smallpdf is a powerful, personal time-saving tool backed by a responsive and human client service team, something that makes a real difference in professional settings. ----- ### "One of the Best PDF Tools Out There - Highly Recommend\!" — 5.0/5 > **Hamzah** | *29 March 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Smallpdf has genuinely transformed the way I handle PDF documents. The PDF to Word and Excel conversion is incredibly accurate it preserves formatting beautifully, which saves a tremendous amount of time. The compression feature is equally impressive, shrinking file sizes significantly while keeping the quality intact. And the eSign tool is a game-changer clean, fast, and professional. Everything just works the way you expect it to, with zero hassle. > > **Cons**: The only minor drawback is that the free tier has a daily limit on the number of files you can process. It's a small inconvenience, but honestly, given how good the tools are, upgrading to a paid plan feels like a worthwhile investment. > > Smallpdf has become my go-to tool for anything PDF-related. The interface is clean and user-friendly, the tools are reliable and fast, and the results are consistently excellent. Whether you're a student, a professional, or just someone who occasionally deals with PDFs, Smallpdf delivers on every front. It's rare to find a tool that manages to be this simple and this powerful at the same time. Absolutely worth it. I can't imagine going back to anything else\! ----- Page: 1 / 39\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/178267/smallpdf?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/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