PDF Guru offers a comprehensive suite of tools for handling documents: you can load PDFs into the editor, make changes to text, add shapes, images, annotations, and sign electronically. The platform also supports converting PDFs to and from many other formats (Word, PPTX, Excel, JPG, PNG, DWG, etc). It includes document-optimisation tools: you can compress large files, split or merge pages, extract pages, delete or rotate pages. For scanned or image-based documents, it supports OCR (optical character recognition) and “image to text” conversion. On the security side, the system uses SSL / AES encryption for file transfer and storage and adheres to GDPR commitments. The user interface is designed for ease of use: clear menus, drag-and-drop uploads, and minimal setup. The company claims a large user base 15 million users across 180 countries and promotes a 24/7 support line for user issues. While the service follows a freemium model (you can try it for free) the full feature-set requires a subscription (monthly or annual).
Offers a wide range of document-tasks (edit, convert, sign, compress) all in a web browser.
Converts to/from many formats (Word, PPTX, JPG, PNG, DWG etc) without losing layout.
Integrates OCR to make scanned or image-based documents searchable/editable.
Provides AES/SSL encryption and states GDPR compliance for uploaded files.
User-interface is designed to be intuitive and accessible for non-technical users.
Fast processing with secure HTTPS encryption
Built-in eSignature features with quick signing options
The full feature-set is behind a subscription, which some users feel is expensive for the value.
Browser-only usage means offline access or native-app advantages are missing.
Some users report surprise recurring charges and unclear trial/subscription terms.
Advanced features (e.g., team collaboration, cloud-native workflows) are limited compared to high-end alternatives.
Performance may vary with large files or on certain network/VPN setups, causing delays.
Subscription-based with limited free tier features
Some useful features like splitting, compressing PDFs may require navigating separate pages
