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EasyFileMagic vs Smallpdf

EasyFileMagic is a free Smallpdf alternative with no 2-task-per-day free-tier limit and no account wall. Files are processed in your browser, not uploaded.

Updated July 2026 · Honest comparison, not a paid review

Quick answer

Smallpdf is polished and easy to use, but its free tier is deliberately restrictive: a small number of tasks per day and a signup prompt for most tools. EasyFileMagic has no daily task cap, no signup, no watermark, and processes files entirely in your browser rather than on a server — a genuine privacy difference for sensitive documents.

Feature-by-feature

FeatureEasyFileMagicSmallpdf
Free daily task limit
Unlimited
Free tier limited to ~2 tasks / day / device
Sign-up required
Never
Required for most tools after free tier
Files uploaded to a server
No — local, in-browser
Yes — uploaded, processed, deleted
Watermarks
None
None on outputs
File size limit (free)
Bounded only by your device RAM
Free tier limited (~15 MB / file)
Number of tools
90+ browser tools across PDF, image, convert, data
~30 PDF-focused tools
eSign & request-signature
In-browser signature only
Full eSign workflow (paid)
Google Workspace / Dropbox integrations
Not offered
Yes
OCR
Yes, in-browser
Yes, on server (Pro)
Price
$0 forever
Free tier + Pro from ~$9/mo

Choose EasyFileMagic when

  • You hit Smallpdf's 2-task-per-day wall and don't want to pay $9/mo for occasional use.
  • You don't want to hand your file to a server just to shrink it.
  • You need image, media, OCR and data tools in the same tab as PDF tools.
  • You want to use it on a shared or work computer without leaving an account behind.

Choose Smallpdf when

  • You need a full eSign / request-signature workflow with legal audit trail.
  • You want native cloud-storage integrations (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive).
  • You need mobile apps with offline sync.

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