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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | 123apps.com | online-convert.com | Switch / compare |
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| Image compression | Not tested in topic | 90/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF to Word | 97/100 DOCX · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF compression | 97/100 PDF · Output attached | 94/100 PDF · Output attached | Active task |
| Scanned PDF OCR | Not tested in topic | 94/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Video compression | 76/100 MP4 · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | 123apps PDF compression 97/100 Seven-aspect task score 123apps (pdf.io/compress) delivers highly efficient, anonymous PDF compression. In real testing, a 1.66 MB mixed text/image PDF was compressed in 1.90s down to 104.1 KB (93.72% reduction), with deterministic PDF stream checks confirming 100% vector text and two-page structural retention without watermarks; free usage supports up to 10GB per file with non-intrusive ads and zero forced registrations. Tested export PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-30 | Online-Convert PDF compression 94/100 Seven-aspect task score Online-Convert performed strongly in the 2-page hybrid PDF compression benchmark, completing server-side processing in 12.06 seconds to deliver a 79.0 KB document. It achieved a 95.24% file reduction (20.99x) while retaining 100.0% of all 17 vector text operators and table figures with zero logins and no watermarks. Tested export PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-05 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | 123apps site-wide free usage and single Premium subscription system · 2026-10-30 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-30 ↗ Free Free Free 51 tools included, unlimited files per day, 10 GB max file size Fast standard processing speed, audio/video tools, PDF utilities；Includes display ads, standard queue priority Premium (Monthly)2026-10-30 ↗ USD 6/month — Monthly 51 tools included, unlimited files/day, 10 GB max file size, faster queue No ads, faster dedicated server pipeline, concurrent batch tasks Premium (Annual)2026-10-30 ↗ — USD 48/year Annual Billed annually at $48 ($4/mo equiv, 20% savings), unlimited files/day, 10 GB Full year ad-free experience, dedicated faster queue, priority support 3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All 51 utilities are free to use with up to 10 GB file limits; Premium subscription costs $6/mo or $48/yr ($4/mo equiv, saves 20%) with no ads and faster processing queues. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified 123apps Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗ | Online-Convert free trial credits, Pay As You Go packages and subscriptions · 2026-10-31 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Trial2026-10-31 ↗ Free Free Free 16 free trial credits upon signup without payment details Supports evaluation of most conversion and compression tools；Shared standard queue with file size limits；No automatic renewal；Valid until credits exhausted Pay As You Go (240 Credits)2026-10-31 ↗ USD 8 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 240 credits ($0.0333/credit), valid for 1 year Access to all tools, no waiting queue, priority processing Rules [1] [2] [3]Pay As You Go (480 Credits)2026-10-31 ↗ USD 14 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 480 credits ($0.0292/credit), valid for 1 year Full tools access, zero wait queue, ad-free experience Rules [1] [2] [3]Monthly Subscription (2800 Credits)2026-10-31 ↗ USD 29/month — Monthly 2800 credits per month (up to 2800 standard tasks or 350 AI tasks) All features, no waiting queue, batch concurrent processing, no ads；Unused monthly credits do not roll over；Renews monthly, cancel anytime in dashboard；Valid during active billing period Annual Subscription (2800 Credits/mo)2026-10-31 ↗ — Annual price not verified Annual 2800 credits per month; UI states $23.17 USD/month equivalent without full annual total All features, no waiting queue, batch concurrent processing, no ads；Annual billing total not stated upfront; held as null with partial coverage；Renews annually；Valid during annual period 5 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Anonymous conversions for basic files; 16 free trial credits upon registration; Pay As You Go packs: 240 credits for $8, 480 for $14; monthly subscription $29/mo for 2800 credits; annual plans state monthly equivalents without full upfront invoice total. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Online-Convert Plans & Pricing ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free support for files up to 10GB, no daily task locks | Anonymous guests can convert everyday small files; registered users receive 16 trial credits |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Immediately displays clear size comparison and download button upon completion with zero hidden paywalls | Immediate processing upon upload, direct download and delete links provided in result table |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 93.72% · Output size: 104.1 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes | File reduction: 95.24% · Output size: 79 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes |
| Fixture findings | Outstanding benchmark sample performance: the 1,659.0 KB two-page document was compressed to 104.1 KB with a 93.72% reduction ratio (15.93x compression), preserving 100% of the 27 vector text operators and 12/12 table cells with fully selectable text. | 95.24% file reduction (1.66MB to 79KB, 20.99x) with 100.0% retention of vector text and tabular layouts. |
| Original historical observation | 123apps (pdf.io/compress) compressed the 1.66 MB test PDF to 104.1 KB in just 1.90s (93.72% reduction), with PDF stream inspection confirming all 27 vector text operators remain intact with sharp text edges. | Online-Convert compressed the 1.66MB test PDF to 79.0 KB under default settings, smooth image resampling with 100% vector typography preserved (02_result.png, 03_download.png). |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Office and student users needing fast, free, and substantial compression of heavy PDF files while retaining 100% sharp vector text | Users seeking to reduce large image-heavy PDFs below 100KB without login while preserving sharp vector text under EU GDPR protections |
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| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test | PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | Full 2-page native vector PDF (104.1 KB · -93.72% · Zero watermark) | Complete 2-page native vector PDF (79.0 KB, 95.24% reduction) |
| Watermark observation | No watermark | No watermark |
| Batch & API | Fast single-file processing supporting up to 10GB files | Supports multi-file batch additions and advanced parameter tuning |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 1.9s · End-to-end reference: 1.9s | Network-observed server wait: 12.06s · End-to-end reference: 13.56s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-30 · anchor_pdfcompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-05 · anchor_pdfcompress_v1 · US-West (California) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | No login in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Anonymous usage without login, Email/password, Google OAuth | Direct upload & compress without login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Anonymous upload and download without email or login requirements, zero paywall modals; top banner ads do not interfere with download controls. | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | 123apps LLC | QaamGo Media GmbH |
| Recorded origin | Not verified | Cologne, Germany |
| Domain history record | Not verified | Domain registered in 2009 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Operated continuously by German registered company QaamGo Media GmbH with transparent EU GDPR disclosures. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Tag Manager · Google AdSense | Google Analytics · Google AdSense · PayPal · Stripe |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Stateless server processing where temporary files are automatically purged after a few hours; TLS encrypted transfer. | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Claims deletion within 24 hours; deletion not independently verified |
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| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 Anonymous upload and download without email or login requirements, zero paywall modals; top banner ads do not interfere with download controls. | |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 Stateless server processing where temporary files are automatically purged after a few hours; TLS encrypted transfer. | |
| Task quality | 65 / 65 Deterministic PDF stream verification: file size reduced from 1,659.0 KB to 104.1 KB (93.72% reduction, 15.93x compression ratio), preserving all 27 native vector text operators (BT/TJ), 4/4 headings, 12/12 table cells, and page 2 verification token with 100.0% selectable text (65.0/65). | 65 / 65 Size Reduction: -95.24% (1659 KB → 79 KB, 20.99× ratio) · Selectable Vector Text Retained: 100% · Page 2 Preserved: Yes |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Direct anonymous export of full 2-page watermark-free standard PDF (104.1 KB) with 93.72% size reduction and no daily task locks (20.0/20). | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Complete 2-page native vector PDF (79.0 KB, 95.24% reduction) |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 Cloud processing task (s89.pdf.io/pdf/process) completed in 1.90s verified network server wait (14.0/15). | 11 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 12.06s (API mode: cloud_online_convert_compress; network upload 1.5s / end-to-end 13.56s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
