A Smallpdf alternative that keeps your PDFs in one place
Merge, split, compress and convert PDFs, then edit, compare, redact and sign them, without downloading and uploading the file again for each step. Your documents stay in your own encrypted library, with every version kept.
Free plan with no time limit. Pro free for 7 days, no card needed.
Why people look for a Smallpdf alternative
Smallpdf is a popular website and app with online tools for common PDF tasks.
One library instead of downloads
Keeping documents in one place, so the next task starts from the file you already have instead of another upload.
Every version kept
Being able to go back to a file as it was before you compressed, converted or edited it.
Care with sensitive files
Contracts, statements and records call for encrypted storage and download links that stop working after a few minutes.
Signatures in the same app
Sending a document for e-signature, with signing order, reminders and an audit trail, right after preparing it.
What you get with PDFZyro
Merge and split
Combine up to 50 PDFs with a bookmark for each file, or split by page ranges, every few pages, file size or bookmarks.
Compress
Three quality levels, the size before and after, and up to 20 documents in one go.
Convert both ways
PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and pictures, and Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, PNG and other pictures to PDF.
Edit, compare and redact
Change existing text, see every difference between two versions, and remove sensitive text for good.
Fill, sign and send for signature
Fill in any form, sign it yourself, or send it to others with an audit trail and a sealed PDF.
Protect and unlock
Add AES-256 passwords and limits on printing and copying, or remove a password you know.
PDFZyro pricing
Free
$0
Free forever
- View, organize, comment, fill and sign yourself
- 3 edit, convert, compress or OCR tasks per day
- 3 signature requests per month
- 2 GB storage, files up to 50 MB
Pro
$6.99/month
$83.88 billed yearly
- Unlimited editing, converting, compressing and OCR
- 25 signature requests per month
- Signature request templates
- 100 GB storage, files up to 500 MB
Business
$11.99/user/month
$143.88/user billed yearly · minimum 2 users
- Everything in Pro
- Unlimited signature requests (fair use)
- Templates and bulk send
- 50 SMS codes for signers per month
How to switch
Create a free account
It takes under a minute and needs no card.
Upload your PDFs once
They're encrypted when stored and kept in your library, ready for the next task.
Chain your tasks
Merge, compress, then send for signature, all from the same document. Each step is saved as a new version.
When Smallpdf may suit you better
PDFZyro isn't for everyone. Smallpdf may be the better choice if:
- You want to do a one-off task without creating an account: PDFZyro asks you to sign up so your files are kept in your own private library.
- You want the app itself in a language other than English: PDFZyro is in English for now.
- You need to work offline or prefer an installed desktop app: PDFZyro runs in the browser and needs a connection.
Questions and answers
Is PDFZyro a free Smallpdf alternative?
Yes. The Free plan has no time limit and never adds a watermark. Viewing, organizing, merging, splitting, filling and signing don't count towards a limit, and you get 3 edit, convert, compress or OCR tasks a day. Pro removes the daily limit.
Do I need an account to use PDFZyro?
Yes, a free one. Your documents are kept in your own encrypted library, so only you and the people you share them with can open them, and you can go back to any earlier version.
How large can my files be?
Up to 50 MB each on the Free plan, 500 MB on Pro and 1 GB on Business.
Can I work on many files at once?
Yes. Merge up to 50 files into one, compress up to 20 documents in one go, and add Bates numbers across up to 100 documents.
Can I try PDFZyro without leaving Smallpdf?
Yes. Create a free account and try PDFZyro on a few documents while you keep using Smallpdf. The Free plan has no time limit, and Pro is free for 7 days with no card needed.
Tools to try first
- Merge PDFCombine several PDFs into one, in the order you choose.
- Split PDFSplit a PDF by page ranges, every few pages, size or bookmarks.
- Compress PDFMake PDFs smaller to email and share.
- PDF to WordTurn a PDF into an editable Word document.
- JPG to PDFTurn pictures into one PDF, or one PDF each.
- Sign PDFAdd your signature, initials and the date to any PDF.
Guides to get started
- Best PDF editorsHow to choose the best PDF editor: what to look for, the main kinds, popular options at a glance, and which suits occasional edits, signing or legal work.
- How to split PDF pagesHow to split PDF pages into separate files: by page ranges, every few pages, file size or bookmarks, or extract just the pages you need. Step by step.
- How to sign a PDF for freeHow to sign a PDF online for free: create your signature, place it and download, other free ways to sign, getting others to sign, and what makes it valid.
- How to add pages to a PDFHow to add pages to a PDF: insert blank pages or pages from another PDF, add scans and photos, merge whole files, and other ways to do it, step by step.
- How to reduce PDF size for emailHow to reduce a PDF's size for email: attachment limits, how to compress step by step, which quality to pick, and what to do when a PDF is still too big.
- How to convert a scanned PDF to WordHow to convert a scanned PDF to an editable Word document with OCR: step-by-step instructions, tips for accurate text, what to expect, and other ways.
Try PDFZyro alongside Smallpdf
Create a free account in under a minute and try it on your own documents. No card needed.
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