# Smallpdf: Scanner & PDF Editor

> The all-in-one PDF app trusted by 2.4B+ people for PDF scanning, editing & more.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smallpdf.app.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smallpdf.app.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.smallpdf.app.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Smallpdf AG
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 7,497,374
- **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (124,186 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-06
- **First published:** 2020-01-06
- **Publisher country:** CH
- **Size:** 103 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smallpdf.app.android)
- **Website:** [https://smallpdf.com/](https://smallpdf.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://smallpdf.com/legal](https://smallpdf.com/legal)

## Description

**Smallpdf — The all‑in‑one PDF editor and document organizer**

Smallpdf makes PDF tasks effortless: scan documents with your camera, edit text and images, convert between PDF and Word/Excel/PPT/JPG/PNG, compress files, merge or split PDFs, add e-signatures, and extract editable text with advanced OCR. The app integrates with Google Drive and Dropbox, offers local device storage, and prioritizes fast, reliable processing with GDPR-aligned privacy (files deleted one hour after processing unless saved).

Available across iOS, Android, and desktop, Smallpdf is free with one daily tool usage and offers a 7‑day PRO trial for unlimited access. Ideal for individuals and teams, Smallpdf streamlines document workflows for personal, business, and enterprise use.

## Rankings

- #17,756 — Overall
- #4 — screenshot to pdf
- #22 — chatgpt pdf
- #23 — pdf grayscale

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.smallpdf.app.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews praise the app for ease of use, speed, and strong PDF scanning/editing capabilities, with many calling it excellent. A major drawback mentioned across reviews is the paid subscription model, with features locked behind a paywall and limited or no free usage. Overall, users view it as a high-quality tool, especially for handling hard copies, but the paywall is a recurring frustration.

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Fast
- Excellent / great quality
- Great for PDF scanning and editing
- Handy for processing hard copies (scanning physical documents)

### Cons

- Subscription required to access editing features (paywall after first use)
- Free usage is limited or not available without subscription

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smallpdf.app.android)