The Online2PDF Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Online2PDF in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Online2PDF
The Insider’s Guide
Free browser tool to convert, merge, edit, compress and unlock PDFs
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among PDF editors, read from Online2PDF’s own pages.
Made by Online2PDF.com · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Online2PDF’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Online2PDF’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.0
GPA, above 39 of the 45 other PDF editors we grade
Online2PDF is a free web page that converts Office files and images to PDF, exports PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and images, and merges, splits, rotates, compresses and unlocks PDF files from one screen. Its site describes it as a non-commercial project that has been developed by one person in Vienna, Austria, since 2007, and says it carries no paid plans.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Online2PDF, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You upload a file on one screen and download the result.
- 1
Best for free, no-account PDF conversions and page tools
It does not list text editing or signing, it removes form fields, and there is no app or API.
- 2
It is free
Online2PDF has no paid plan at all. Every feature is free with no account; the site shows advertisements and accepts optional donations.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Convert to PDF
Turns Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OpenOffice files, images and XPS into PDF, merged together or one by one.
- 5
Export from PDF
Exports PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and JPG, up to 500 pages without OCR or 100 pages with OCR.
- 6
Page tools
Select, extract, rotate, reorder and split pages, and merge several files, using the options beside each file.
- 7
A 3.0 GPA, above 39 of 45
That is against the other PDF editors we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Online2PDF is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Online2PDF at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Online2PDF.com, since 2007
- Category
- PDF Editors
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
The report card
Best for free, no-account PDF conversions and page tools
Online2PDF is a free web page for converting and merging PDFs, run as a non-commercial project since 2007. It does not list text editing or signing, it removes form fields, and there is no app or API.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Every service is free with no account, and the site shows ads and takes donations. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Free outright with no cap a normal person would reach, though PDF export stops at 500 pages without OCR or 100 with it. |
| Features | C | Converts to and from Office formats and images, merges, splits, rotates, compresses, unlocks and runs OCR. No text editing or signing is described, so it is a smaller job. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record. You upload a file on one screen and download the result. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only. The FAQ says there is no downloadable version and no web API. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Online2PDF is for
- Fits if you convert or merge a PDF now and then
- Works for people who will not make an account
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you need to edit text or sign, which the pages read do not describe
- Watch out: form fields are removed when a PDF is edited or unlocked
- Not for you if you want an API or scripts, as the FAQ says heavy or scripted use is not allowed
- Skip it if you want an app, as there is no downloadable version
- Watch out: the site shows ads
Good to know
Good for
- One-off conversions where signing up is a nuisance
- Merging, rotating or unlocking a PDF without installing software
- Anyone who wants a no-cost tool and accepts ads
Worth knowing
- Its editing is page-level (select, rotate, reorder, split, merge); the pages read describe no text editing or signing.
- Interactive form fields are removed when a PDF is edited or unlocked, according to the FAQ.
- The FAQ says there is no downloadable version and no web API, and heavy or scripted use is not allowed.
- PDF export is limited to 500 pages without OCR or 100 pages with OCR.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Online2PDF is free to use.
Every service is free with no account, and the site shows ads and takes donations.
Free
$0
All features at no charge; the FAQ says every service is completely free of charge.
The free plan
Every feature is free with no account; the site shows advertisements and accepts optional donations.
Read from online2pdf.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Free browser tool to convert, merge, edit, compress and unlock PDFs. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: file compression, pDF editing.
Converts to and from Office formats and images, merges, splits, rotates, compresses, unlocks and runs OCR.
- Convert to PDF
- Turns Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OpenOffice files, images and XPS into PDF, merged together or one by one.
- Export from PDF
- Exports PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and JPG, up to 500 pages without OCR or 100 pages with OCR.
- Page tools
- Select, extract, rotate, reorder and split pages, and merge several files, using the options beside each file.
- OCR
- Character recognition for scanned PDFs and images, with about 30 languages listed on the page.
- Compress and unlock
- Reduces file size by lowering image quality and removes edit, copy and print restrictions; opening passwords need the password.
- Header, footer and layout options
- Sets header and footer, page layout and compression for the output PDF before conversion.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Online2PDF is made by Online2PDF.com, and has been around since 2007.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
39/45
Other PDF editors it is graded above
Online2PDF's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 39 of the 45 other PDF editors we grade, and level with 4.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 39 of 45) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Online2PDF has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 46 PDF editors we grade, cut by the letter each got. Online2PDF’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 31 of 45
- AFree plan and trialAbove 39 of 45
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 45
- BEase of useAbove 11 of 45
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 5 of 45
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 32 PDF editors. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Online2PDF is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Online2PDF is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 39 of the 45 other PDF editors we grade.
What you could make
- File compression: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Editing the text inside a PDF without breaking its layout.
What this rests on. Online2PDF’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Smallpdf, iLovePDF, PDF24 Tools, Sejda and PDF Candy
The 5 tools Online2PDF is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Smallpdf
Free plan
30-plus PDF tools in the browser, with Windows and mobile apps.
- Only Smallpdf lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- Online2PDF also covers file compression.
- 2.8GPA
iLovePDF
Free plan · from $5/mo
Online PDF tools with desktop and mobile apps, free for light use.
- Only iLovePDF lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Online2PDF also covers file compression.
- iLovePDF also covers workflow automation.
- 3.0GPA
PDF24 Tools
Free
Free online PDF tools paid for by ads, plus an offline Windows app.
- Only PDF24 Tools lists a Windows app.
- Online2PDF also covers file compression.
- 2.2GPA
Sejda
Free plan · from $5 one-time
Web and desktop PDF tools, free within daily limits or by the week.
- Only Sejda lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Online2PDF also covers file compression.
- Sejda also covers forms.
- 2.4GPA
PDF Candy
Free plan · from $4/mo
90-plus online PDF tools and a Windows app, free within limits.
- Only PDF Candy lists a Windows app.
- PDF Candy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Online2PDF also covers file compression.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Online2PDF free?
Yes. Online2PDF is free to use.
How much does Online2PDF cost?
Online2PDF lists one plan. Free: $0.
What platforms does Online2PDF work on?
Online2PDF is available on Web.
Does Online2PDF have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Online2PDF is listed for Web.
Does Online2PDF have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Online2PDF is listed for Web.
Is Online2PDF open source?
Online2PDF is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Online2PDF?
Online2PDF is made by Online2PDF.com. It dates from 2007.
What are the alternatives to Online2PDF?
The closest alternatives to Online2PDF in our directory are Smallpdf, iLovePDF, PDF24 Tools, Sejda and PDF Candy.
How does Online2PDF compare with other PDF editors?
Online2PDF's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 39 of the 45 other PDF editors we grade, and level with 4.
Is Online2PDF good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Online2PDF A for value for money. Online2PDF has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Online2PDF?
Online2PDF is free, so making your own would save you nothing. And it is not the kind of software a weekend replaces.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Online2PDF’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Online2PDF's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Online2PDF.com. Prices change, so check online2pdf.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Online2PDF, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/online2pdf
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Online2PDF’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Online2PDF is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Online2PDF.com. Prices and plans change: check online2pdf.com before you buy.