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# GorillaPDF

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> GorillaPDF is a free online PDF converter that allows users to convert, compress, merge, read, encrypt, and decrypt PDF files. The converter is powered by independent web applications, and each performs a single document conversion.

Users can convert images in .jpg and .pdf file format into PDF files. It can convert a text file to PDF and vice versa. User can protect their PDF documents by adding strong 256-bit AES encryption. PDF compression is another tool that helps to compress and optimize PDF files for sharing and transfer. It features four compression levels: Low, Medium, High, and Very High. It features an intuitive PDF reader for reading PDF documents online. GorillaPDF can convert MS Office documents such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint to PDF. It also supports the Open Document Format family.

GorillaPDF is designed for different groups of users that work with PDF files on a daily basis. It’s translated in 14 languages: EN, DE, ES, FR, PT, JA, ID, MS, ZH, MK, TR, IT, RU and UK.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 4 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 4 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: GorillaPDF
- **Founded**: 2020

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available)
- **Pricing Details**: Free Web Application
- **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
- **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Malay, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian
- **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
- Compression
- Convert to PDF
- Document Management
- Drag & Drop
- Encryption
- Merge/Append Files
- Optical Character Recognition
- PDF Conversion
- PDF Reader
- SSL Security

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Chat

## 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)
- [PDF Editor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4419/pdf-editor/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/449925/Acrobat-Reader-DC) — 4.6/5 (10525 reviews)
2. [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/317350/adobe-acrobat-dc) — 4.7/5 (4169 reviews)
3. [iLovePDF](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/68590/ilovepdf) — 4.7/5 (1750 reviews)
4. [Publuu](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/425489/publuu) — 4.9/5 (757 reviews)
5. [Smallpdf](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/178267/smallpdf) — 4.6/5 (951 reviews)

## Reviews

### "The best PDF converter for busy people." — 5.0/5

> **Akhilesh** | *7 July 2020* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: All the provided features of GorillaPDF is absolutely free of cost. It can convert almost all the files in PDF format without any issues whatsoever\!
> 
> **Cons**: It would be really helpful to provide an extension and a paid version where some nitty-gritty features are provided. Editing PDF features can also help.
> 
> I had no qualms with GorillaPDF and it has helped me in converting most of my files into PDF without any issues.

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### "Il migliore convertitore di PDF in assoluto, online e pure gratuito \!\!\!" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *2 December 2023* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Il più completo convertitore online di PDF. Si può convertire qualsiasi cosa in un click, sia file in formato testo che fotografici in PDF. Comodissime le opzioni di lettura PDF , unione di più file PDF , compressione, protezione e sblocco \!
> 
> **Cons**: Nessun inconveniente nell'uso di GorillaPDF , forse solo il limite dei 50 Mb a volte un pò limitante.
> 
> Lo uso quotidianamente e nel complesso apprezzo tantissimo l'interfaccia intuitiva chiara e diretta per procedere a tutte le operazioni che si necessita fare. Per l'unione di file in PDF lo reputo il migliore in assoluto.

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### "Very good product, easy to use" — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *22 July 2021* | Biotechnology | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It makes it easy to convert files to and from pdf format. The software also has the ability to compress files.
> 
> **Cons**: It can be complicated to learn how to compress files. It takes time to learn how to use the software.
> 
> Overall, the program is very good and fulfills a need to create pdf files.

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### "Good service for PDF files" — 4.0/5

> **dhruv** | *7 June 2021* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: 1. It has many features related to conversion and merging PDF files.
2. Also has online PDF viewer which is not very common for most services online.
 3. It is free which is an added bonus and makes it accessible to everyone.
> 
> **Cons**: It is still not working for some functions like word to pdf and excel to pdf. Other than this, there are no drawbacks of using this service.
> 
> Good service for converting, merging and reading PDF files.

## Links

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## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/pdf-editor/gorillapdf-profile/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/268630/gorillapdf> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/268630/gorillapdf> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/268630/gorillapdf> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/268630/gorillapdf> |

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