HiPDF
by HiPDFHiPDF may suit people who need to convert, organize, or edit PDFs online, including users working with scanned documents or multiple files.
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Best PDF Converters 2026
Facts read 19 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
PDF converters turn files or web content into PDF documents and can support browser, desktop, mobile, Linux, or API workflows. This list helps you compare access, pricing, and platform fit before choosing a tool.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 HiPDF | HiPDF may suit people who need to convert, organize, or edit PDFs online, including users working with scanned documents or multiple files. | 9.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 FoxyUtils Online PDF Tools | It suits people who need browser-based PDF tools and conversions without installing software. | 8.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 03 MinerU | MinerU suits teams processing mixed document formats locally or through APIs, including application and agent workflows. | 8.1 | $59.90 a year | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Convertio | Convertio suits people who need to convert files across many formats from a browser or supported platform. | 7.7 | $6.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 05 PDF Agile | PDF Agile suits people who need to edit, convert, mark up, or organize PDFs on Windows, macOS, or the web. | 6.9 | $39 one-time | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 06 HTML2PDF Rocket | It suits developers and businesses that need to generate PDF or image files from webpages or submitted HTML. | 6.8 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, Web, Windows, Mac | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Web to PDF | 6.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 ZonePDF | ZonePDF suits people who need PDF editing and conversion across common document and image formats, including batch conversion. | 6.5 | $59.88 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Web2PDF | It suits people who need browser-based PDF conversion, document utilities or an API for generating PDFs. | 6.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 10 pdflayer | pdflayer may suit developers and businesses that need to automate HTML or URL-to-PDF conversion. | 6.2 | $9.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API | 7 Oct 2026 |
The page is ordered by release date, with newer releases ahead of older ones. It uses figures makers publish and does not score the tools.
02
FoxyUtils Online PDF Tools
It suits people who need browser-based PDF tools and conversions without installing software.
Web Record8.1 Visit
03
MinerU
MinerU suits teams processing mixed document formats locally or through APIs, including application and agent workflows.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record8.1 Visit
04
Convertio
Convertio suits people who need to convert files across many formats from a browser or supported platform.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record7.7 Visit
05
PDF Agile
PDF Agile suits people who need to edit, convert, mark up, or organize PDFs on Windows, macOS, or the web.
WebWindowsMac Record6.9 Visit
6
HTML2PDF Rocket
AndroidWebWindows+3 $5 a month Record6.8 Visit It suits developers and businesses that need to generate PDF or image files from webpages or submitted HTML.
8
ZonePDF
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $59.88 a year Record6.5 Visit ZonePDF suits people who need PDF editing and conversion across common document and image formats, including batch conversion.
9
Web2PDF
WebAPI Free plan Record6.3 Visit It suits people who need browser-based PDF conversion, document utilities or an API for generating PDFs.
10
pdflayer
WebAPI $9.99 a month, billed yearly Record6.2 Visit pdflayer may suit developers and businesses that need to automate HTML or URL-to-PDF conversion.
11
Online2PDF
Web Free plan Record6.1 Visit It suits people who need browser-based PDF conversion, OCR, merging, compression, or rearrangement without paying.
13
Adobe PDF Services API
Web Free plan Record5.6 Visit It suits developers and teams that need PDF creation or document workflows through an API.
16
PDFxlsx
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+3 $490 a year Record4.6 Visit PDFxlsx is presented for finance, accounting, procurement, HR and payroll, and supply chain and logistics teams working with tabular PDFs.
21
Wondershare PDFelement
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record2.9 Visit PDFelement may suit people who need to edit, annotate, convert, or recognize text in PDFs across desktop, mobile, and web platforms.
Before you choose
Match the platform to your workflow
Check whether a converter runs on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or through an API. Choose the platform that fits where your files and software already run.
Compare free access and paid plans
Pricing models on this list include free, freemium, and paid options. A free plan is available from listed tools, while some freemium services publish paid starting prices.
Check source access and trials
Open-source code is available from listed tools. If you need to read or change the code, check its licence before adopting it.
A free trial is available from listed tools. Confirm the trial terms and what remains available after it ends.
Consider API access
An API can suit software that creates PDFs as part of a service. Compare API availability with browser and desktop options before choosing a converter.
Questions
Can I find a free PDF converter here?
Yes. Listed tools offer free plans, and some use a free pricing model.
Are open-source PDF converters included?
Yes. Open-source code is available from listed tools. Check the licence before using or changing the code.
Do these converters work on Android?
Android is one of the platforms represented on this list. Check the platform details for the tool you are considering.
Can a PDF converter run through an API?
API access is represented on this list. Compare an API option with web, Windows, macOS, Linux, or Android access.
Are free trials available?
Yes. A free trial is available from listed tools. Review the trial terms before signing up.
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