Pdf Toolkit

The best pdf toolkit tools, ranked by our editorial score.

5 tools compared
PDF24

PDF24

Top Rated
Geek Software GmbH • Web, Desktop •105 reviews

Free and open-source PDF toolkit with 24 tools for merging, splitting, compressing, converting, signing, editing, OCR, protecting, and watermarking PDF documents. Made in Germany with both online and desktop versions.

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Genuinely 100% free with no hidden paywallsFull-featured suite with 24 toolsOpen-source and made in Germany Web interface slightly datedDesktop printing options limited vs Adobe
91
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Free
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Sejda

Sejda

Web, Desktop •99 reviews

Online PDF editor for editing, signing, merging, splitting, compressing, converting, OCR, and adding page numbers. Transparent pricing with a fair free tier and no-signup-required processing for basic tasks.

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Genuinely free for basic tasks, no signup neededExcellent font matching when editing textTransparent pricing and fair free tier Free tier limits to 3 tasks per dayTimeout policy can lose unsaved work
80
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From $5/mo
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iLovePDF

iLovePDF

Web, Desktop, Mobile •12,578 reviews

Popular online PDF platform for merging, splitting, compressing, converting, signing, editing, protecting, watermarking, and adding page numbers to PDF documents. Available on web, desktop, and mobile with a generous free tier.

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Very generous free tier with no signup requiredWide range of tools in one platformFast processing and reliable output Privacy concerns — sets 637 cookies per sessionTrustpilot reviews appear corporate-influenced
53
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From $5/mo
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Smallpdf

Smallpdf

Smallpdf GmbH • Web, iOS, Android •1,763 reviews

All-in-one PDF platform for compressing, converting, merging, editing, and signing PDF documents.

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Clean, intuitive interface with compression, conversion, and editing in one place Free tier heavily restricted (file size limits, usage caps) with frequent paywall prompts
46
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From $12/mo
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PDFescape

PDFescape

Web •83 reviews

Online PDF editor focused on editing, signing, annotating, filling forms, whiteout, and password protection. Once a beloved free tool, severely degraded by a December 2022 UI overhaul that users widely condemn.

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Still works for basic form fillingFree tier available for simple editsResponsive customer support 2022 UI overhaul made it nearly unusableExtremely slow with 5-second delays per edit
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From $6/mo
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