Online PDF tools to compress, convert, merge, edit and sign, plus AI PDF tools that summarize a document and answer questions about it with clickable page references. The free plan includes the AI tools with limits; Pro adds unlimited use and a 7-day free trial. Smallpdf runs in the browser, so you upload a file, pick a tool and download the result. It also handles e-signatures, letting you fill in forms, sign contracts, request signatures from others and track documents, and it has a PDF scanner, Windows and mobile apps, and a Chrome extension.

Smallpdf fits office administrators, accountants, paralegals and small business owners, and other office teams with the same job to do.

Smallpdf has a free plan; paid plans add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit.

What are some alternatives to Smallpdf?

Other AI presentation and document tools include Gamma, Beautiful.ai, Slidebean, Presentations.AI and Foxit PDF Editor.

Is Smallpdf safe for work data?

Smallpdf says it is ISO/IEC 27001 certified, complies with GDPR, CCPA and nFADP, and uses 256-bit TLS encryption for file transfer. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data.

Smallpdf: what it does, who it is for and alternatives

Updated October 20, 2026 · By Robert Breen

Online PDF tools to compress, convert, merge, edit and sign, plus AI PDF tools that summarize a document and answer questions about it with clickable page references. The free plan includes the AI tools with limits; Pro adds unlimited use and a 7-day free trial.

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Official site: smallpdf.com

What Smallpdf does

Smallpdf runs in the browser, so you upload a file, pick a tool and download the result. It also handles e-signatures, letting you fill in forms, sign contracts, request signatures from others and track documents, and it has a PDF scanner, Windows and mobile apps, and a Chrome extension.

Who Smallpdf is for

Office administrators
Accountants
Paralegals
Small business owners

Key features

About 30 tools to convert, compress, merge, split and edit PDFs
E-sign, request signatures and track documents
Chat with PDF, AI PDF Summarizer and Translate PDF
Redact, watermark, protect and unlock PDFs
PDF scanner and mobile apps for iOS and Android
Chrome extension plus Google Workspace and Dropbox apps

Privacy and data

Smallpdf says it is ISO/IEC 27001 certified, complies with GDPR, CCPA and nFADP, and uses 256-bit TLS encryption for file transfer. Source: Smallpdf’s own page. Before you put client data in, check your company’s AI rules and the plan’s data settings.

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Glossary: Chat with PDF
Glossary: Contract key terms
Glossary: Digital signature
Glossary: E-signature
Glossary: Fillable PDF

Alternatives to Smallpdf

Other AI presentation and document tools in the directory.

Gamma Free plan Turns notes or a prompt into a polished presentation, document or web page in minutes.
Beautiful.ai Free trial Presentation software whose Create with AI turns a prompt into an outline, then a deck. Smart Slides keep every slide laid out and on brand as you edit, and you share decks as a public link.
Slidebean Free plan A pitch deck app for startups: its AI drafts a full investor deck from your website or a short company summary, with templates and financial model tools.
Presentations.AI Free plan Creates brand-consistent presentations from a prompt or document.
Foxit PDF Editor Free trial Edit, sign and review PDFs, with an AI assistant that summarizes and checks documents.
KDAN PDF Free plan PDF reader and editor from KDAN for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, with an AI assistant that summarizes, translates and explains long PDFs. The free plan has a limited AI allowance; the full AI features need a paid plan.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Smallpdf?: Online PDF tools to compress, convert, merge, edit and sign, plus AI PDF tools that summarize a document and answer questions about it with clickable page references. The free plan includes the AI tools with limits; Pro adds unlimited use and a 7-day free trial. Smallpdf runs in the browser, so you upload a file, pick a tool and download the result. It also handles e-signatures, letting you fill in forms, sign contracts, request signatures from others and track documents, and it has a PDF scanner, Windows and mobile apps, and a Chrome extension.
Who is Smallpdf for?: Smallpdf fits office administrators, accountants, paralegals and small business owners, and other office teams with the same job to do.
Is Smallpdf free?: Smallpdf has a free plan; paid plans add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit.
What are some alternatives to Smallpdf?: Other AI presentation and document tools include Gamma, Beautiful.ai, Slidebean, Presentations.AI and Foxit PDF Editor.
Is Smallpdf safe for work data?: Smallpdf says it is ISO/IEC 27001 certified, complies with GDPR, CCPA and nFADP, and uses 256-bit TLS encryption for file transfer. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data.

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