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Score7.2
Rank#7 of 37
From$3.75/mo
Free planYes
Runs onAndroid, iOS, Linux, Web

Summary

AvePDF is a browser-based service for editing, converting, and managing PDFs and other electronic documents. Its tools cover merging, splitting, compression, conversion, protection, redaction, signing, OCR, PDF/A conversion and validation, and scanning. The converter supports more than 100 formats, including raster and vector images, office and text documents, CAD, and SVG. Files can be uploaded from Google Drive, Dropbox, or a web address, and results can be saved to cloud storage. The Free plan costs 0.00 USD per free and includes 50+ document tools, 2 processing operations per 6 hours, a 128 MB maximum file size, and up to 10 files per processing. Premium costs 45.00 USD per year, billed annually as one payment per user; it includes unlimited processing, files up to 512 MB, and up to 100 files per processing. Premium also includes no ads, technical support, early beta access, and multiple levels of encryption. Free-service uploads may be retained to improve services, including to train models; Premium files are not retained. Free users can embed AvePDF widgets on a website.

Who it is for

AvePDF suits people who need browser-based PDF and document tools, especially individuals with occasional editing or conversion needs. Users handling files they do not want retained should note the different retention policies for free and Premium service.

What is good

  • Tools cover editing, conversion, OCR, and PDF/A validation.
  • Converts more than 100 file formats.
  • Uploads can come from Google Drive, Dropbox, or a web address.
  • Free users can embed widgets on a website.

What to know first

  • Free plan allows 2 processing operations per 6 hours.
  • Free-service uploads may be retained to train models.
  • Maximum free file size is 128 MB.
  • Premium costs 45.00 USD per year.

Verdict

AvePDF provides a broad set of browser-based document tools, with higher processing and file limits on Premium. Consider its free-file retention policy when deciding whether to upload sensitive documents.

AvePDF plans and pricing

All plans
AvePDF Free Free 50+ document tools · 2 processing operations per 6 hours · 128 MB max file size · 10 files per processing avepdf.com · 3 Oct 2026
AvePDF Premium $45/yr US$45 billed annually as one payment, per user 50+ document tools · unlimited processing · 512 MB max file size · 100 files per processing · early beta access · no ads · technical support avepdf.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on PDF compression software

Free plan
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Maximum file size
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Batch compression
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Offline desktop app
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API access
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Supported platforms
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Facts

Product
AvePDF is a browser based service for editing, converting, and managing PDF and other electronic documents.blog.avepdf.com · 3 Oct 2026
PDF tools
The service lists tools for merging, splitting, compressing, converting, protecting, redacting, signing, OCR, PDF/A conversion and validation, and scanning.avepdf.com · 3 Oct 2026
File conversion
The converter supports more than 100 file formats, including raster and vector images, office and text formats, CAD, and SVG.avepdf.com · 3 Oct 2026
Integrations
The converter supports upload from Google Drive, Dropbox, and a web address, and lets users save results to cloud storage.avepdf.com · 3 Oct 2026
Encryption
AvePDF says Premium subscribers benefit from multiple levels of encryption to protect their files.avepdf.com · 3 Oct 2026
Support
The Premium plan includes technical support.avepdf.com · 3 Oct 2026
Free plan audience
AvePDF describes the Free plan as useful for individuals with occasional document editing, conversion, or management needs.blog.avepdf.com · 3 Oct 2026
Embedding
The maker says Free users can embed any AvePDF widget on their website.blog.avepdf.com · 3 Oct 2026
Technology
The converter is powered by Nutrient PDF Conversion using the GdPicture.NET SDK.avepdf.com · 3 Oct 2026
Company
The site identifies the publisher as Orpalis Imaging SAS d/b/a Nutrient.avepdf.com · 3 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2020avepdf.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Muret, Franceavepdf.com · 28 Sept 2026

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