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pdfzus compared with PDF Converter
Detailpdfzus logo pdfzusPDF Converter logo PDF Converter
What it doesMerge PDFs locally and securely in your browser without uploads or registration Online PDF tools for conversion, merging, compression and OCR with pay-as-you-go credits
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Pricing modelFree Paid
PricingCompletely free with no limits, no subscriptions, no ads, no watermarks Starter 100 credits, Standard 300 credits, Premium 800 credits. PDF tools, conversions and table extraction cost 2 credits per task. OCR costs 5 credits per task. No subscription, credits never expire while account is active.
Key features
  • Drag and drop file sorting
  • Local browser-based merging with WebAssembly
  • No watermarks on merged PDFs
  • Combine PDFs and image files together
  • Compress merged PDF to target file size
  • No registration required
  • No tracking cookies
  • Dark mode support
  • Mobile-optimized responsive design
  • Offline capable after initial load
  • Convert between PDF and Office formats (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Merge multiple PDFs in order
  • Compress PDF files while preserving quality
  • Encrypt and decrypt PDFs with passwords
  • Add digital signatures to PDFs
  • OCR to recognize text in scanned PDFs
  • Add watermarks and page numbers
  • Extract tables from PDFs to Excel
  • Rotate and repair PDF pages
What makes it different
  • DSGVO-compliant and safe for sensitive documents like applications and contracts
  • Completely free forever with no limits, ads, or hidden fees
  • Servers located in Germany with TLS encryption
  • Open source code publicly available on multiple platforms for transparency
  • Pay-as-you-go credits with no subscription or monthly fees
  • Works entirely in browser with no installation required
  • Files automatically deleted after processing for privacy
  • All transfers encrypted over HTTPS
  • Works on desktop, mobile and web with no software needed
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)39 no change since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)133
Citation Flow (Majestic)2919
Referring domains (Majestic)2337

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