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Should I use PDF24?

Free solutions for all PDF problems. Online and offline. Merge PDF, Compress PDF, Edit PDF, Convert PDF, ... - pdf24.org

· 1 month ago

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. Skip it if you need vendor support, compliance guarantees, or a Mac desktop app.

Confidence

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

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo support-quality evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

Free

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

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

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Windows installer had a local privilege escalation flaw disclosed October 2023; keep it updated.

medium

Free forever means no support contract, SLA, or accountability if workflows break.

medium

Guess: online tools process files on PDF24's servers; use the offline app for sensitive documents.

Pros and cons

Pros

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

Cons

  • No support SLA; reviewers report tools occasionally stopping.
  • Desktop app is Windows-only.
  • Microsoft Store users rate it lower: 3.8/5.
  • Online tools mean uploading documents to external servers.

Sources & method

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

official x3review x5security x2
  • Local Privilege Escalation via MSI installer, SEC Consult disclosed a local privilege escalation via the PDF24 MSI installer in October 2023.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 10

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Free forever, no limits or watermarks
  • Ease of use: 4/5. Repeatedly described as easy to use
  • Feature depth: 4/5. All-in-one: merge, edit, convert, print driver
  • Support quality. No support-quality evidence found
  • Security posture: 3/5. Trusted site; 2023 installer privilege escalation
  • $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

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
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.

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

Methodology

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

Read how a report is made.

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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