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A free, private Smallpdf alternative
Smallpdf is polished but its free plan limits you to about two tasks per day and uploads every file to the cloud. cutbg handles the everyday PDF jobs — split, merge and PDF-to-image — in your browser with no daily limit and nothing uploaded.
cutbg vs Smallpdf
| cutbg | Smallpdf | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, unlimited | Free ~2 tasks/day, paid Pro |
| Files uploaded to a server | No — runs in your browser | Yes |
| Daily task limit | None | ~2 per day on free |
| Sign-up required | No | For continued use |
| Split / merge / PDF↔image | Yes | Yes |
| OCR, compression, e-sign | Partial / not offered | Yes |
Why choose cutbg
- No two-tasks-a-day wall — use it as much as you want
- Documents are processed locally and never uploaded
- Free, no account, no watermark
- Fast — no upload/download round-trip to a server
Where Smallpdf is still better
Smallpdf offers OCR, server-side PDF compression, e-signatures and Google Drive/Dropbox integration. For those specific features and heavy document conversion, its paid plan is more complete.
Ready to try the free, private option?
Open PDF toolsFAQ
Does cutbg have Smallpdf's daily limit?
No. Because everything runs in your browser, there is no per-day task cap.
Is my PDF uploaded like on Smallpdf?
No — the PDF is processed on your device and never sent to a server.