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Should I Use PDF24?

pdf24.org·Analyzed 5 hours ago··Based on 10 sources

Free solutions for all PDF problems. Online and offline. Merge PDF, Compress PDF, Edit PDF, Convert PDF, ...

Worth it

Worth it

Use it if you need merge, split, compress, edit, or convert: it is genuinely 100% free, well rated, and works online or offline on Windows.

Genuinely free, no watermarks, 4.5/5 on Trustpilot. Great for personal PDF tasks; no support for compliance-heavy orgs.

Confidence: Medium

$0

Starting price

100% free, no watermarks

4.5/5

Trustpilot

113 reviews

4.7/5

GetApp

47 reviews

3.8/5

Microsoft Store

24 ratings

Value for money5

Free forever, no limits or watermarks

Ease of use4

Repeatedly described as easy to use

Feature depth4

All-in-one: merge, edit, convert, print driver

Security posture3

Trusted site; 2023 installer privilege escalation

Pros

  • Completely free: no limits, no watermarks, no paid tier.²
  • Works online or as an offline Windows desktop app.⁷
  • Strong ratings: 4.5/5 Trustpilot and 4.7/5 GetApp.⁴
  • 20.7-year domain history with 100/100 trust score.10
  • MSI installer available for easy business deployment.⁸

Cons

  • No support SLA; reviewers report tools occasionally stopping.⁴
  • Desktop app is Windows-only.³
  • Microsoft Store users rate it lower: 3.8/5.⁶
  • Online tools mean uploading documents to external servers.²

Gotchas

  • mediumWindows installer had a local privilege escalation flaw disclosed October 2023; keep it updated.⁹
  • mediumFree forever means no support contract, SLA, or accountability if workflows break.⁴
  • mediumGuess: online tools process files on PDF24's servers; use the offline app for sensitive documents.²

Best for

  • Occasional merge/split/compress tasks
  • Budget-conscious small businesses
  • Windows users wanting offline editing
  • Anyone ditching Adobe fees

Not for

  • Enterprises needing compliance sign-off or support SLAs
  • Mac or Linux users wanting a desktop app
  • Regulated teams handling sensitive contracts with zero vendor accountability
  • Teams needing collaborative PDF workflows with audit trails

Pricing

Free

$0

  • All PDF tools free
  • No limits or watermarks
  • Online + Windows desktop app

Security

Widely trusted site (Gridinsoft 100/100, 20.7-year domain); one 2023 local privilege-escalation disclosure for the Windows installer.

  • Local Privilege Escalation via MSI installerSEC Consult disclosed a local privilege escalation via the PDF24 MSI installer in October 2023.⁹

What users say

Users praise the breadth of free tools and the offline option, with occasional complaints about tools breaking and a softer Microsoft Store rating.

“I am amazed of all the tools this utility have for free. It's even have a MSI installer.”
— Spiceworks Community
“PDF24 is a all in one pdf solution which you can use online or install it locally.”
— Reddit, r/BuyFromEU

Alternatives

Compare PDF24 with each alternative.

Adobe Acrobat online

Industry standard when you need support and compliance.

Full analysis

Based on 20+ public sources: official site, Trustpilot, GetApp, Microsoft Store, Reddit, Spiceworks, and a 2023 security advisory. No named corporate customers in evidence.

Sources

  1. PDF24: Solutions for all PDF problems - 100% freepdf24.org
    official
  2. PDF24 Tools: Free PDF solutions for all PDF problemstools.pdf24.org
    official
  3. PDF24 Creator - Download - 100% free (Windows software)tools.pdf24.org
    official
  4. Trustpilot reviews of tools.pdf24.org (4.5, 113 reviews)trustpilot.com
    review
  5. PDF24 Tools on GetApp (4.7, 47 reviews)getapp.ca
    review
  6. PDF24 Online Tools - Microsoft Store (3.8, 24 ratings)apps.microsoft.com
    review
  7. PDF24, All in one free standalone/online pdf editor - Redditreddit.com
    review
  8. PDF24 Creator (or other recommended PDF tool) - Spiceworkscommunity.spiceworks.com
    review
  9. Local Privilege Escalation via MSI installer in PDF24 - SEC Consultsec-consult.com
    security
  10. Pdf24.org Review: Safe or Legit? (Gridinsoft 100/100 trust)gridinsoft.com
    security

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