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Smallpdf
By Smallpdf AG
Category: pdf-tools
Pricing: freemium
Free plan: Available
Free-plan limits: Free plan gives access to 30+ tools but with limited document downloads/processing per day, limited mobile app access, and e-signature use capped at 2 documents/month via Sign.com.
Best for: Casual/occasional users who want a simple, browser-based tool for quick compress, convert, merge, split and e-sign tasks.
Checked when listed: against the vendor's own page
Automated re-check: 10/5/2026, 11:09:51 AM
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