1converter vs Smallpdf

A side-by-side look at prices, limits and features, including where we are weaker.

Their figures as of December 2025

Our verdict

1converter has a free plan with no watermarks, and 10 conversions without an account.

Smallpdf gives you 2 free tasks a day on files up to 5 MB, and is the better pick for teams that work mostly in PDF.

Feature comparison

Feature comparison
Feature	1converterOur service	SmallpdfSince 2013
Prices and limits
File size on the free plan	50 MB	5 MB
Free conversions	10 a day	2 a day
Paid plans from	from $9.99/month	$12/month
Formats	169	40+
Features
Batch conversion	Yes	Yes
API	Yes	Yes
Cloud storage import	Yes	Yes
Desktop app	No	Yes
Mobile app	No	Yes
Works offline	No	Yes
No watermarks on free files	Yes	Yes

1converter

Fast, free file conversion in the browser

Strengths

Free plan with 10 conversions a day
No watermarks on converted files
169 formats supported
Private download link, expires after 24 hours on Free
First 10 conversions without sign-up
Batch conversion on paid plans, up to 50 files at once
API access for developers

Weaknesses

No desktop app (web only)
Needs an internet connection
Newer service (since 2024)

Smallpdf

Since 2013

Strengths

Beautiful interface
Desktop and mobile apps
eSign functionality
Team features

Weaknesses

PDF-focused only
Limited format support

Who should choose what

Choose 1converter if you

want a free plan with no watermarks
would rather not create an account
want some image conversions done in your browser, with nothing uploaded
need batch conversion and an API

Choose Smallpdf if you

need a desktop app
want to convert without internet

Made for: Business users needing PDF workflow tools

Questions and answers

Is 1converter better than Smallpdf?

It depends on the job. 1converter supports 169 formats and its free plan gives you 10 a day. Smallpdf gives you 2 free tasks a day on files up to 5 MB, and is the better pick for teams that work mostly in PDF.

Is Smallpdf free to use?

Smallpdf has a free plan with limits: files up to 5 MB, 2 a day. Paid plans: $12/month. The free plan of 1converter gives you 10 a day with files up to 50 MB.

How many formats does Smallpdf support?

Smallpdf supports about 40 formats. 1converter supports 169, including images, documents, video, audio and archives.

What is a free alternative to Smallpdf?

1converter is a free alternative to Smallpdf: 10 a day with a free account and 10 conversions without one, no watermarks, 169 formats. Some image conversions run in your browser, so the file is never uploaded.

Does Smallpdf have an API?

Yes, Smallpdf offers an API for developers. 1converter has a developer API too.

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