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Best PDF converters in 2026

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    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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
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    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
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    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. 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. 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
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    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
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    PDFxlsx

    Free trial APIiPhoneMac+3

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

    6.0 Visit site
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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