CleverPDF
Multi-capability online workspace by CleverPDF.com (3 benchmarked capabilities: PDF merge & split, PDF to Word, PDF compression)
Product node overview & trust baseline
Operator provenance, privacy baseline and site-wide pricing belong directly to the product node and are inherited across linked task edgesCleverPDF, operated by CleverPDF.com (Global Online PDF Suite) under a "Completely free" model, has 3 published task assessments on RealTest (PDF merge & split 96/100, PDF to Word 83/100, PDF compression 73/100). In pdf merge & split, 100% free, login-free drag-and-drop PDF combiner that merges our 2-document fixture in just 0.75s server wait into a 315.0 KB 3-page watermark-free PDF with 100% page order and vector text retention, complete with an instant server-wipe button. In pdf to word, free login-free conversion retains text and tables and offers deletion; a fullscreen ad with a download-like button complicates retrieval.
Global Online PDF Suite · 2017–Present (9-year online PDF converter)
Provenance baseline: 15/20 · Operated by CleverPDF.com since 2017, offering 44 online PDF utilities alongside CleverPDF for Mac/Windows desktop software.
The web tool is stated to remain free without membership. Desktop software is a separate channel; historical desktop starting prices are not treated as web fees.
Pricing transparency baseline: 30/35 · Cancellation: Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies.
Instant trash-can 'Delete' button on the download card, plus automatic server deletion after 30 minutes
No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.
Product-level pricing & rules baseline
Verified plans, billing periods and cancellation terms owned by this product node; task-specific credit costs and free export limits are detailed per capability edge belowCleverPDF online PDF-to-Word; desktop licences outside this web scope · 2026-10-20
1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The web tool is stated to remain free without membership. Desktop software is a separate channel; historical desktop starting prices are not treated as web fees.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies.
Official feature and pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Archived official pricing sources: Official feature and pricing page (2026-10-20) [text snapshot ↗]
Capability map & linked task edges
Whenever a capability passes fixed-fixture testing, an edge is automatically linked between this product node and the task topic for horizontal comparison.
| Linked task edge | Score | Assessment · historical test | Test scope & delivery | Inspect capability / follow edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDF to Word | 83/100 | Free login-free conversion retains text and tables and offers deletion; a fullscreen ad with a download-like button complicates retrieval. | DOCX · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-18 Guest flow · 2-page text PDF; not a scan · Output attached | |
| PDF compression | 73/100 | Completely free and transparent on the web, but fails to recompress embedded FlateDecode raster streams in our 1.66 MB PDF fixture, yielding only a 0.08% size reduction (1,657.7 KB). | PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-23 Guest flow · 2-page text & image PDF (1.66 MB) · Output attached | |
| PDF merge & split | 96/100 | 100% free, login-free drag-and-drop PDF combiner that merges our 2-document fixture in just 0.75s server wait into a 315.0 KB 3-page watermark-free PDF with 100% page order and vector text retention, complete with an instant server-wipe button. | PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-25 Guest flow · 2 multi-page PDF fixtures merged (3 pages total, 316.8 KB) · Output attached |
Tested task edges (with scores and native artifacts) are strictly separated from discovered untested capabilities (unscored).
Peer product comparison across shared task edges
Matched by overlapping tested task edges; compare site-wide billing models alongside per-task benchmark scoresMonthly and annual modes confirm annual bills USD 72 / 180. Current PDF Unlimited and all-tool TinyWow Unlimited replace the historical Supporter description. Other single-category subscriptions do not include PDF. Numeric free limits and cancellation terms remain unspecified.
- PDF to Word：CleverPDF 83/100 vs TinyWow 71/100
- PDF compression：CleverPDF 73/100 vs TinyWow 93/100
- PDF merge & split：CleverPDF 96/100 vs TinyWow 95/100
The official tool page states free, unlimited conversion. Numeric size and page limits are not published; the claim is not a guarantee for arbitrary files.
- PDF to Word：CleverPDF 83/100 vs 11zon 72/100
- PDF compression：CleverPDF 73/100 vs 11zon 75/100
- PDF merge & split：CleverPDF 96/100 vs 11zon 95/100
The official pricing page offers a Free tier (2 actions per 6 hours, 128 MB file limit) and an annual AvePDF Premium tier billed once at USD 55/year, with no standalone monthly plan.
- PDF to Word：CleverPDF 83/100 vs avepdf.com 76/100
- PDF compression：CleverPDF 73/100 vs avepdf.com 95/100
- PDF merge & split：CleverPDF 96/100 vs avepdf.com 94/100
Confirmed 75 package and 73 monthly subscription capacities; subscriptions start at 1,000 credits. The table says 10 free credits/day while the footer says 10 conversions/day; this conflict does not establish 10 PDFs. PDF-to-Office has a 4-credit base and longer processing incurs more, replacing the historical mixed minutes/count description.
- PDF to Word：CleverPDF 83/100 vs CloudConvert 93/100
- PDF compression：CleverPDF 73/100 vs CloudConvert 98/100
- PDF merge & split：CleverPDF 96/100 vs CloudConvert 98/100
Linked capability test: PDF to Word
2026-10-18 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
Text retained 100% · Editable table cells 16 · Page 2 preserved Yes
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Text retained: 100% · Editable table cells: 16 · Page 2 preserved: Yes
- Fixture findings
Text and editable tables were retained in this test; an extension ad resembled a download prompt.
- Original historical observation
CleverPDF pairs top-tier OpenXML reconstruction (100% text retention + 16-cell native <w:tbl> table + 30-minute auto-delete & instant Delete button in 03_download.png) with an aggressive full-screen green 'DOWNLOAD EXTENSION' ad overlay (03_ad_modal.png) that drags down its interaction restraint score.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users with an ad blocker who want a 100% free, no-login converter that accurately reconstructs native 16-cell Word tables
- Result & output evidence
- Scans / OCR
The fixture is a text PDF; scans and OCR were not tested
Delivery capabilities
DOCX · Output attached · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
DOCX · Output attached · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
Full 2-page native .docx (15.5 KB, 76 paragraphs + 16-cell native table, watermark-free)
- Watermark observation
No watermark
- Batch & API
Single-file web conversion with Google Drive / Dropbox export; batch processing on desktop
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
- Published allowances & file limits · not tested
Online free: DOCX or DOC output; free online. Batch and larger files are promoted for the desktop edition; web limits are not listed.
Speed & reliability
About 9.2s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 8s · End-to-end reference: 9.2s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-18 · anchor_pdf2word_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
No login or registration required
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Severe deceptive interstitial ad trap: clicking 'Start conversion' immediately triggers a full-screen Google AdSense vignette modal featuring a giant green 'DOWNLOAD EXTENSION — 2 Easy Steps: 1. Click Download 2. Add Trusted Spot Extension' button (03_ad_modal.png) that hijacks the user's download flow and opens a third-party tab requesting browser notification permissions; users must click the tiny 'Close' button in the top-right corner to reveal the real blue Download button (03_download.png).
Background & reputation
CleverPDF.com · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
CleverPDF.com
- Recorded origin
Global Online PDF Suite
- Domain history record
2017–Present (9-year online PDF converter)
- Background & reputation assessment
Operated by CleverPDF.com since 2017, offering 44 online PDF utilities alongside CleverPDF for Mac/Windows desktop software.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 30 minutes; deletion not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Not verified
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Provides an instant trash-can 'Delete' button right next to Download and explicitly guarantees automatic server removal within 30 minutes (03_download.png).
- Retention statement
Claims deletion within 30 minutes; deletion not independently verified
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
100% free single-file conversion on web (up to 20 MB per file); batch processing and larger files upsell the CleverPDF desktop app
Genuinely free, but users without an ad blocker face an aggressive full-screen fake download extension modal
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for PDF to Word (1 records)
CleverPDF online PDF-to-Word; desktop licences outside this web scope · 2026-10-20
1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The web tool is stated to remain free without membership. Desktop software is a separate channel; historical desktop starting prices are not treated as web fees.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies.
Official feature and pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 83.4/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_pdf2word_v1
Honesty & reputation · 68/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 30 / 35 | Web PDF-to-Word conversion (.docx and .doc) is genuinely 100% free with no login, no paywall, no page truncation, and no watermark (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 10 / 30 | Severe deceptive interstitial ad trap: clicking 'Start conversion' immediately triggers a full-screen Google AdSense vignette modal featuring a giant green 'DOWNLOAD EXTENSION — 2 Easy Steps: 1. Click Download 2. Add Trusted Spot Extension' button (03_ad_modal.png) that hijacks the user's download flow and opens a third-party tab requesting browser notification permissions; users must click the tiny 'Close' button in the top-right corner to reveal the real blue Download button (03_download.png). | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 15 / 20 | Operated by CleverPDF.com since 2017, offering 44 online PDF utilities alongside CleverPDF for Mac/Windows desktop software. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Provides an instant trash-can 'Delete' button right next to Download and explicitly guarantees automatic server removal within 30 minutes (03_download.png). | Evidence A → |
Capability · 90/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 60 / 65 | Outstanding OpenXML reconstruction: 100.0% text retention (4/4 headings, 3/3 body phrases, Page 2 verified) and 100% native Word <w:tbl> table reconstruction (4 rows, 16 cells, 12/12 data values intact) (60.0/65) | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 18 / 20 | Exports a complete, unwatermarked 15.5 KB .docx (or .doc) with zero login friction once the ad overlay is closed (18.0/20) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 12 / 15 | End-to-end cloud upload and conversion finishes in ~9.2s (12.0/15) | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: PDF compression
2026-10-23 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
File reduction 0.08% · Output size 1657.7 KB · Selectable text retained 100% · Page 2 preserved Yes
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
File reduction: 0.08% · Output size: 1657.7 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes
- Fixture findings
Retained 100% of all 27 native vector text streams, but failed to recompress the embedded raster stream (-0.08% reduction, 1,657.7 KB output).
- Original historical observation
While CleverPDF is completely free and honestly states "The compressed file is reduced 0.08 %", its online engine failed to recompress the embedded FlateDecode image stream, leaving the file at 1,657.7 KB (02_workspace.png, 03_result.png).
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users stripping minor PDF structure overhead without touching embedded lossless bitmaps (not suitable when substantial size reduction is needed)
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
Full 2-page native vector PDF (1,657.7 KB · -0.08% reduction · watermark-free)
- Watermark observation
No watermark
- Batch & API
Single-file web tool; batch compression available in the desktop app
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 4.15s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 2.35s · End-to-end reference: 4.15s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-23 · anchor_pdfcompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
100% guest-accessible without login
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Direct download without registration plus an instant server-file delete button and zero pop-up traps.
Background & reputation
CleverPDF.com · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
CleverPDF.com
- Recorded origin
Global Online PDF Suite
- Domain history record
2017–Present (9-year online PDF converter)
- Background & reputation assessment
Operated since 2017, offering 44 free online PDF utilities alongside Windows and macOS desktop apps.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 30 minutes; deletion not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Provides an immediate trash-icon delete button on the result page and automatically purges remaining files after 30 minutes.
- Retention statement
Claims deletion within 30 minutes; deletion not independently verified
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
100% free on the web with no daily task limit
Displays exact reduction percentage on the download screen
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for PDF compression (1 records)
CleverPDF online PDF-to-Word; desktop licences outside this web scope · 2026-10-20
1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The web tool is stated to remain free without membership. Desktop software is a separate channel; historical desktop starting prices are not treated as web fees.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies.
Official feature and pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 73.2/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_pdfcompress_v1
Honesty & reputation · 90/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 33 / 35 | 100% free and login-free on the web, and honestly reports "The compressed file is reduced 0.08 %" on the result page without faking numbers or adding a paywall (01_landing.png, 02_workspace.png, 03_result.png). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 27 / 30 | Direct download without registration plus an instant server-file delete button and zero pop-up traps. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 16 / 20 | Operated since 2017, offering 44 free online PDF utilities alongside Windows and macOS desktop apps. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 | Provides an immediate trash-icon delete button on the result page and automatically purges remaining files after 30 minutes. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 66/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 38 / 65 | Deterministic PDF stream inspection: preserves 100.0% of all 27 native vector text operator blocks (BT/TJ), 4/4 headings, and 12/12 table cells, but fails to recompress or downsample the embedded FlateDecode raster stream, leaving file size virtually unchanged at 1,657.7 KB (-0.08% reduction, 1.00× ratio) (38.0/65) | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 14 / 20 | Watermark-free and login-free, but produces negligible size reduction on PDFs containing FlateDecode raster streams (14.0/20) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 | Server processing finishes in 2.35s (14.0/15) | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: PDF merge & split
2026-10-25 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Task quality
Merged page count 3 / 3 · Page order preserved Yes · Selectable text retained 100%
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Merged page count: 3 / 3 · Page order preserved: Yes · Selectable text retained: 100%
- Fixture findings
Merged 2 multi-page anchor PDFs (3 pages total, 316.8 KB) into a 315 KB watermark-free standard PDF with 3/3 pages in exact cross-document sequence (DOC1-P1 -> DOC1-P2 -> DOC2-P3) and 100% retention of all 37 native vector text operator blocks, 5/5 headings, and 12/12 financial table cells.
- Original historical observation
CleverPDF merges the 2-page main report and 1-page appendix into a 315 KB 3-page PDF in 0.75s while preserving all 37 native vector text streams and embedded figures (result.png, download.png).
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
100% free, login-free drag-and-drop PDF combiner that merges our 2-document fixture in just 0.75s server wait into a 315.0 KB 3-page watermark-free PDF with 100% page order and vector text retention, complete with an instant server-wipe button.
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
Full 3-page native vector merged PDF (315.0 KB · watermark-free · 0.75s fast merge)
- Watermark observation
Watermark-free
- Batch & API
Supports multi-PDF batch upload and drag-and-drop ordering
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 2.9s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 0.75s · End-to-end reference: 2.9s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-25 · anchor_pdfmerge_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
100% login-free direct merge and download
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Supports drag-and-drop file ordering with a straightforward workflow; static display ads sit around the workspace without blocking primary buttons.
Background & reputation
CleverPDF.com · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
CleverPDF.com
- Recorded origin
Global Online PDF Suite
- Domain history record
2017–Present (9-year online PDF converter)
- Background & reputation assessment
Long-running online PDF utility site offering free web tools alongside a paid desktop edition.
- External reputation record
Not verified
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 30 minutes; deletion not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist.
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Provides an instant trash-can delete icon (#spanDelImg) right next to the Download button to wipe server files immediately, with automatic purge after 30 minutes.
- Retention statement
Claims deletion within 30 minutes; deletion not independently verified
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
Free web usage with no daily task caps
Zero paywalls throughout the flow with direct PDF output
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for PDF merge & split (1 records)
CleverPDF online PDF-to-Word; desktop licences outside this web scope · 2026-10-20
1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
The web tool is stated to remain free without membership. Desktop software is a separate channel; historical desktop starting prices are not treated as web fees.
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies.
Official feature and pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 96/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_pdfmerge_v1
Honesty & reputation · 90/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 34 / 35 | Web PDF combiner is 100% free with no login, daily task locks, or post-merge upgrade modals; clicking "Start" merges our 2 anchor PDFs in 0.75s for immediate watermark-free download (landing.png, result.png, download.png). | Evidence A → |
| Interaction restraint | 27 / 30 | Supports drag-and-drop file ordering with a straightforward workflow; static display ads sit around the workspace without blocking primary buttons. | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 15 / 20 | Long-running online PDF utility site offering free web tools alongside a paid desktop edition. | Evidence A → |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 | Provides an instant trash-can delete icon (#spanDelImg) right next to the Download button to wipe server files immediately, with automatic purge after 30 minutes. | Evidence A → |
Capability · 98.5/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 65 / 65 | Deterministic multi-PDF stream inspection: merges our 2 anchor PDFs (3 pages total, 316.8 KB) into a 315 KB standard PDF with exact 3/3 page count, 100% sequential page-order token verification (DOC1-P1 -> DOC1-P2 -> DOC2-P3), and 100.0% retention of all 37 native vector text operator blocks (BT/TJ), 5/5 headings, and 12/12 cross-document financial table cells (65.0/65) | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 19 / 20 | Exports a complete 3-page watermark-free standard PDF (315.0 KB) without login, supporting whole-file drag-and-drop ordering (19.0/20) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 14.5 / 15 | Cloud combine endpoint (/downCombine) completes in just 0.75s server wait (2.90s end-to-end) (14.5/15) | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
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Recorded test date: 2026-10-25