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Smallpdf: Scanner & PDF Editor

Smallpdf: Scanner & PDF Editor

compress, convert, ocr, sign

6.9K ratings
895 reviews
💼 Business
📊 Productivity
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 13, 2019
  • September 15, 2026

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Developer

Smallpdf
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About

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to manage PDF documents. Easily convert, edit, compress, sign, merge, and scan PDFs using your mobile device. It also features OCR technology to convert scanned documents into editable text.

✓Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PPT, JPG, PNG
✓Edit PDFs with text, images, and annotations
✓Compress PDFs to reduce file size
✓Sign PDFs electronically
✓Merge multiple PDF files
✓Scan documents to PDF with OCR
✓Fill out PDF forms
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Smallpdf. Based on 6.9K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use
  • 🚀Fast and efficient
  • 💡Useful features
  • 🔒Secure
  • 🆓Free to use

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy and crashes
  • 💰Paid version required for full functionality
  • 🤔Confusing account management
  • 🤯Missing key features
  • 🤖Poor customer support
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What's New in Smallpdf

1.53.81

September 15, 2026

What’s new? • We’ve squashed some bugs and improved app stability. We’re improving your experience with every new release, so stay tuned to get the most out of the Smallpdf Mobile App! :) We love feedback, so feel free to send yours to support@smallpdf.com.

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User reviews

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Amazing

Superb app
ifraheem1ifraheem1

Es lo mejor

Me encanta es muy útil siempre la uso para comprimir mis archivos y también tengo la app
Krystalfranchesca29Krystalfranchesca29

Mega App

Das hätte ich nicht erwartet, so ein extrem klasse down sizing einer PDF, der absolute Hammer u easy vom handling. Mehr als zu empfehlen. 5 Sterne, ganz klar
Moritzmoritz2Moritzmoritz2

Muito fácil de usar

Ótimo
anajuursnanajuursn

Been charged

I started a free trial, cancelled right after but I have been charged since then. Has no way to chat, talk or call to speak with someone in here. Are this a scam? Hope they contact me.
Loides De MelloLoides De Mello
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Files not saving properly

Bug

Conversion issues with larger documents

Bug

Unexpected crashes and freezes

Bug

Compatibility problems with older devices

Bug

Incorrect file content after compression

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more color options for annotations

Feature

Improve search functionality for saved documents

Feature

Enhance iPad compatibility

Feature

Allow inserting images into PDFs

Feature

Provide better file management and organization

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with the Smallpdf app?

The app allows you to perform a wide range of PDF tasks, including converting PDFs to and from various formats (like Word, Excel, JPG), editing PDFs by adding text or annotations, compressing files, signing documents electronically, merging multiple PDFs into one, and scanning physical documents into digital PDFs.

Is the Smallpdf app free to use?

The app is free to use with a daily task limit. For unlimited access to all tools and features, you can opt for Smallpdf Pro, which offers a free 7-day trial.

What devices is Smallpdf compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and is available on all major operating systems, allowing you to work on your PDFs anytime, anywhere.

How does the OCR feature work?

The OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology allows you to convert scanned documents or images into selectable, editable text. This means you can extract text from scanned PDFs or images for further use.

How is my data protected?

The app prioritizes privacy and data protection. All uploaded files are deleted one hour after processing, unless you choose to save them locally or to the cloud. The service complies with GDPR standards.