--- description: Get detailed information about Smallpdf usability, features, price, benefits and disadvantages from verified user experiences. Read reviews and discover similar tools on Capterra United Arab Emirates. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Smallpdf Price, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra United Arab Emirates 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Software](/directory/31122/pdf/software) > [Smallpdf](/software/172606/smallpdf) # Smallpdf Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/172606/smallpdf Page: 1 / 41\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/172606/smallpdf?page=2) > Smallpdf is a cloud-based document management solution that helps businesses compress, merge, edit, and sign digital documents. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 997 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Smallpdf? Designed for teams and businesses of all sizes, Smallpdf is a cloud-based document management tool that helps convert, compress, edit, merge, and split documents. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 997 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Smallpdf - **Location**: Zurich, Switzerland - **Founded**: 2013 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: $15.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **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, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **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 - Annotations - Batch Processing - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Compliance Tracking - Convert to PDF - Data Aggregation and Publishing - Data Extraction Software - Data Import/Export - Data Security - Delete Pages - Digital Signature Software - Document Capture - Document Conversion - Document Management Software - Document Review - Document Storage - Electronic Signature - Encryption Software - File Conversion - File Sharing Software - Forms Management - Full Text Search - Merge/Append Files - Multiple Output Formats - Optical Character Recognition - Rearrange Pages - Reminders - Rich Text Editor - Rotate Pages - Search/Filter - Template Management - Templates - Text Editing - Text Extraction - Third-Party Integrations - Watermarking - Workflow Management Software ## Integrations (3 total) - Dropbox - Google Drive - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [PDF Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31122/pdf/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31122/pdf/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30063/document-management/software) - [OCR Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31459/ocr/software) - [Document Generation Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31576/document-generation/software) - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/32779/pdf-editor/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[pdfFiller](https://www.capterra.ae/software/162654/pdffiller) — 4.6/5 (992 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Smallpdf review" — 5.0/5 > **BISHOY** | *7 September 2024* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Extraction plains rolls to pdf So it is a very nice program. > > **Cons**: I have not encountered any negatives through my personal experience, so it is a great program. > > It was a pretty nice experience and I didn't have any problems. ----- ### "Intuitive and reliable for everyday PDF tasks" — 3.0/5 > **Soumya** | *20 July 2026* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The biggest win is how easy it is to use. There's essentially no learning curve the tools are laid out clearly, and I could compress, convert, merge, split, and reorder pages without hunting through menus or reading docs. Compression and format conversion (PDF to Word/JPG and back) are fast and produce clean results. Merging and splitting documents "just works," and basic editing and annotation are convenient for quick markups. The web-based interface means I can jump in from any browser without installing anything > > **Cons**: The main frustration is feature gaps. The document editing is fine for light touch-ups but falls short for anything more involved deeper text editing, precise layout control, and more advanced document management leave you wanting a dedicated PDF editor. Some capabilities are gated behind the paid tier or hit usage limits on the free plan, which can interrupt you mid-task. It covers the common needs well but isn't a full replacement for a heavyweight tool when you need more control. > > My overall experience has been positive. Smallpdf is my go-to for routine PDF work compressing, converting, and organizing documents because it's quick and requires almost no thought to operate. Value for money is reasonable for regular PDF users, though occasional users may bump into free-tier limits. It shines at the everyday essentials and stays out of your way; the tradeoff is that advanced editing and management features are limited. ----- ### "Amazing product. Desktop app just needs a bit more." — 4.0/5 > **Jonathan** | *13 May 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The user interface is INCREDIBLY easy to use. I love how you can seamlessly transition from merging PDFs to cropping them, and so forth. Great suite of features. User-friendly. Good value for the money. Also, support is fast if I ever have a technical issue. > > **Cons**: Please please please create an feature for the desktop SmallPDF app to OCR files. SmallPDF's \*web app\* OCR feature produces the cleanest and most legible OCR'd files I have seen, but whenever I try to OCR very large files or very many files, it crashes because a web browser just can't handle that much processing. I have noticed this tendency in PDF readers: whenever they have a web app version and a desktop app version, the web app version crashes if it tries to OCR very large files or very many files, but the desktop app can handle is. The OCR feature needs to be brought to the desktop Smallpdf app. Please. I beg you. I'll pay more money for it. > > Very good. Love it. I am trying to get more people to use it. It's very close to being an all-purpose PDF platform. ----- ### "A fast and easy tool for quick PDF tasks" — 5.0/5 > **Elisabetta** | *4 August 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: Smallpdf is very easy to use and works directly in your web browser, so you do not need to install complex software. It makes quick tasks like combining files, converting PDFs to Word or images, compressing large files, and adding simple electronic signatures quick and hassle-free. The clean drag-and-drop design lets anyone start working on their files right away. > > **Cons**: The free version is strictly limited, offering only a couple of free actions per day before making you wait or pay for a plan. It also lacks some of the deep, advanced editing features found in heavy desktop programs, and complex file conversions can occasionally shift fonts or layout formatting. > > Smallpdf is a great tool for anyone who needs to fix, convert, or sign a PDF without dealing with bloated software. While heavy document managers will quickly hit the limits of the free version, its sheer simplicity and speed make it an excellent choice for daily office work and quick online fixes. ----- ### "Snappy and helpful customer service\!" — 5.0/5 > **Brandon** | *14 July 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The fact that I can upload and host PDF's for free with permanent links accessible to others. Having a login associated with it makes it even better. > > **Cons**: Cluttered interface, specifically around the frames (loaded with features though; may just be the colors). > > Great. I had a login issue that customer service dealt with immediately. I have my own organization issues, but I think I'm able to manage that on my own, and will do when I can. 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