Smallpdf

Smallpdf is a Swiss PDF software platform founded in 2013 in Zurich, offering a comprehensive suite of tools for working with PDF documents. What began as a simple online PDF compression tool has evolved into a full-featured document productivity platform used by over a billion people worldwide. Smallpdf's mission is to make PDF tools accessible and easy to use, removing the complexity and high cost traditionally associated with professional PDF software.

The platform provides over 20 PDF tools including editing, compression, format conversion (PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and vice versa), merging and splitting, electronic signatures, OCR text recognition, and password protection. Smallpdf supports batch processing for handling multiple files at once and offers both a web-based interface and desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Team management features allow businesses to manage user access, share documents, and collaborate on PDF workflows. The e-signing capability enables legally binding digital signatures without the need for a separate signing tool.

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Smallpdf stores and processes all documents in Swiss and EU data centers, benefiting from Switzerland's strong data protection laws. The company holds ISO 27001 certification and ensures all uploaded files are automatically deleted from servers after processing. For European businesses and individuals seeking a GDPR-compliant alternative to Adobe Acrobat, Smallpdf offers a more affordable, user-friendly solution that keeps document data firmly within European jurisdiction while covering all essential PDF workflows including document signing.