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Best PDF converters in 2026

PDF converters turn files or web content into PDF or convert PDFs into other formats. This list is for people who need a browser tool, desktop app, mobile option or API.

22 apps
How the order is worked out

1

MinerU

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

MinerU supports document parsing and conversion across a wide range of formats, with both local and integration-oriented tools.

9.2 Open source Visit site
2

HiPDF
by HiPDF
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

HiPDF combines conversion with PDF editing, OCR, batch processing, and AI tools. Check file-size limits and renewal terms when choosing an access option.

7.7 Free plan · paid from $39.95/yr · 7-day trial Visit site
3

Web to PDF

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

Web to PDF offers a broad set of page, output, and PDF controls at no charge.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
4

Convertio

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

Convertio combines broad file conversion with OCR, batch processing and cloud-based work. A free plan is available, while higher plan limits and priorities require paid subscriptions.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
5

HTML2PDF Rocket

Free plan AndroidAPILinux+3

HTML2PDF Rocket provides a cloud conversion workflow with rendering options and language examples.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Visit site
6

FoxyUtils Online PDF Tools
by FoxyUtils Online PDF Tools
Free plan Web

FoxyUtils covers common PDF tasks and conversions, with OCR and cloud connections on Premium plans.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo (annual) · 3-day trial Visit site
7

Adobe PDF Services API
by Adobe
Free plan Web

Adobe PDF Services API covers document creation, conversion, page operations, and template-based generation.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
8

Web2PDF

Free plan APIWeb

Web2PDF combines a free browser-based converter with document tools and an API. Check the merge limit and unspecified API terms if those affect your workflow.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
9

PDF Agile
by PDF Agile
Free plan MacWebWindows

PDF Agile combines PDF editing, conversion, annotation, and security tools across desktop and web.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $39 Visit site
10

ZonePDF

Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

ZonePDF combines browser PDF tools, an AI assistant, and a local-processing desktop app.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo (annual) Visit site
11

Online2PDF

Free plan Web

Online2PDF brings a broad set of PDF tasks into a web service, with batch support and a free plan. Its lack of API, local software, and automated bulk processing limits it for repeatable workflows.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
12

pdflayer

Free plan APIWeb

pdflayer offers URL and HTML conversion with a range of rendering and page customization options.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Visit site
13

PDFmyURL
by PDFmyURL
Free plan APIWeb

PDFmyURL covers single-page, website and batch conversion, with detailed layout controls and API access.

7.0 From $15/yr Visit site
14

Flyingbee PDF Converter Online

Free plan Web

Flyingbee PDF Converter Online focuses on free browser conversion across four output formats, with OCR, batch handling, and API access.

6.5 Visit site
15

ScanDoc

Free plan Web

ScanDoc covers photo capture, scan adjustments, annotations, and image or PDF export in a browser. It describes the service as free and says document content is not uploaded to a web server.

6.4 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
16

PDFxlsx

Free trial APIiPhoneMac+3

PDFxlsx covers scanned and digital PDFs, with spreadsheet outputs and multiple ways to process files.

6.0 Visit site
17

PDFCrowd API

Free trial APILinuxWeb

PDFCrowd API offers varied conversion operations, developer tooling, and workflow integrations with clear credit-based plans.

5.9 From $1/mo Visit site
18

ScanLex

Free trial LinuxWebWindows

ScanLex offers OCR through web and desktop options, with local desktop processing and a customer-hosted server edition.

5.8 Free plan · paid from $16.36/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
19

PDFTables

Free trial APILinuxWeb

PDFTables offers several extraction modes and output formats, with a Linux option for customer infrastructure. Compare extractor limits with your document sizes and account for one-year credit expiry.

5.8 From $50 Visit site
20

PDF2XL

Free trial WebWindows

PDF2XL offers local PDF conversion, OCR, batch processing, and scripted command-line use. Compare the plan details carefully, especially the annual billing terms and Enterprise license minimum.

5.5 Free plan · paid from $25/mo Visit site
21

Wondershare PDFelement
by Wondershare PDFelement
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

PDFelement covers several PDF tasks across five platform types and offers recurring or perpetual plans. Consider the trial period and unlisted plan pricing when evaluating it.

5.3 14-day trial Visit site
22

ConvertAPI

Paid Web

ConvertAPI provides multiple conversion routes and plan tiers with distinct volume, file-size, and concurrency limits.

4.2 Visit site

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Compare supported platforms, free-plan limits, trial terms and pricing before you choose. If you need to read or change the code, check the licence for the tool you plan to use.

Questions

Are free PDF converters available?

Yes. Tools in this category offer free plans, while others use freemium or paid pricing. Check the plan terms before choosing.

Can I find open-source PDF converters?

Yes. Open-source code is available from tools in this category. Review the licence if you need to inspect or modify the code.

Do PDF converters offer free trials?

A free trial is available from tools in this category. Check the trial period, limits and end-of-trial terms for the tool you choose.

Which platforms are supported?

The listed tools run on web, Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, and some provide API access. Check the individual tool for its supported platform.

What do paid PDF converters cost?

Examples include HTML2PDF Rocket from $5/mo, pdflayer from $9.99/mo and PDFmyURL from $15/yr. Check current pricing and plan limits.

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