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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | deftpdf.com | anyconv.com | Switch / compare |
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| PDF to Word | 97/100 DOCX · Output attached | 80/100 DOCX · Output attached | Active task |
| PDF compression | 97/100 PDF · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Scanned PDF OCR | 97/100 PDF · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF merge & split | 91/100 PDF · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | DeftPDF PDF to Word 97/100 Seven-aspect task score DeftPDF delivers account-free, high-fidelity online PDF-to-Word conversion. In our 2-page anchor benchmark, it converted the document in 4.5 seconds into a 10.0 KB native DOCX file with 100.0% text retention across 4 headings and 12 table cells, faithfully reconstructing editable Word tables backed by a 3-hour deletion guarantee. Tested export DOCX · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-31 | AnyConv PDF to Word 80/100 Seven-aspect task score AnyConv delivers a truly free, no-login online PDF-to-DOCX conversion in just 3.3 seconds. While achieving 100% text retention across all headings, tabular numbers, and body text in a clean 4.9 KB Word file, it flattens tables into plain text flow rather than preserving native Word table grids. Tested export DOCX · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-01 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | DeftPDF free tier, Pro Plan and Premium annual subscriptions · 2026-10-31 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Plan2026-10-31 ↗ Free Free Free Free per-tool limits across 40+ tools; merge up to 25 files, 20-50MB task limit, 3-hour scheduled deletion PDF viewing, merge & split, format conversions, OCR, basic translation, and Standard AI chat；Per-tool batch and file size caps apply; lacks Fast/Premium AI models Pro Plan (Annual)2026-10-31 ↗ — USD 49.99/year Annual Merge batch limit up to 500 files, Chat with PDF stores 50 docs (200 questions/mo), 30MB file size Higher per-tool limits, PDF text editing, paid templates, and Fast AI tier ($4.17/mo equivalent)；Billed annually at $49.99/year; auto-renews annually Premium (Annual)2026-10-31 ↗ — USD 199.99/year Annual Chat with PDF stores up to 100,000 docs (1,000 questions/mo), 10 PDFs per chat, 90MB file cap (6,000 pages) All Pro limits plus top-tier Premium AI models and multi-document chat ($16.67/mo equivalent)；Billed annually at $199.99/year; auto-renews annually 3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free unregistered tier supports over 40 tools (merge batch limit 25, 20-50MB per task cap, 3-hour automatic purge); Pro Plan is $49.99/year ($4.17/mo), Premium is $199.99/year ($16.67/mo). Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified DeftPDF Plans & Pricing ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗ | AnyConv 100% free file conversion service with 100MB file limit · 2026-10-31 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-31 ↗ Free Free Free Completely free conversion without login, 100MB maximum file size, 300+ supported formats Full access to 300+ formats across documents, media, eBooks, and archives；100 MB per-file size limit; display ads present；Permanently free, no renewal；Perpetual access 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All features completely free with ad sponsorship; supports files up to 100MB with zero paid tiers or subscription paywalls. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified AnyConv Official Homepage ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 20-50MB per task cap with 3-hour scheduled deletion | Up to 100MB per file with no strict daily limit |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | 3-hour purge policy disclosed on homepage | Homepage clearly states the 100MB file limit and 1-hour auto-deletion policy |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Text retained: 100% · Editable table cells: 16 · Page 2 preserved: Yes | Text retained: 100% · Editable table cells: 0 · Page 2 preserved: Yes |
| Fixture findings | Two-page structure fully preserved with 100% retention across all 4 headings, 12 table cells, and 3 key body phrases; successfully reconstructed native editable Word tables (perfect 65.0/65 quality score). | 100.0% vector text retention across all headings and table cells, though native Word table objects are flattened into paragraph text. |
| Original historical observation | DeftPDF converted PDF layout into clean native Word formatting without text corruption. | AnyConv converted the test anchor in 3.32s server wait time without login, retaining 100% of vector text and exporting a 4.9 KB watermark-free DOCX file (01_landing.png, 02_uploaded.png, 03_result.png). |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Users needing fast, accurate conversion of PDFs into fully editable Word documents with intact tables | Users needing quick PDF text extraction and lightweight Word document conversion for editing |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Scans / OCR | The fixture is a text PDF; scans and OCR were not tested | The fixture is a text PDF; scans and OCR were not tested |
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | DOCX · Output attached · No watermark in test | DOCX · Output attached · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 2-page DOCX (10.0 KB, zero watermark, 100% text and table preserved) | 2-page DOCX (4.9 KB · Zero watermark · 100% text retention · Flattened tables) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Zero watermark |
| Batch & API | Supports 10-file batch upload and cloud export | Supports multi-file upload batches with a clean web interface |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Published allowances & file limits · not tested | Free Plan: Free per-tool limits across 40+ tools; merge up to 25 files, 20-50MB task limit, 3-hour scheduled deletion · PDF viewing, merge & split, format conversions, OCR, basic translation, and Standard AI chat · Per-tool batch and file size caps apply; lacks Fast/Premium AI models | Free: Completely free conversion without login, 100MB maximum file size, 300+ supported formats · Full access to 300+ formats across documents, media, eBooks, and archives · 100 MB per-file size limit; display ads present |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 4.2s · End-to-end reference: 4.5s | Network-observed server wait: 3.32s · End-to-end reference: 3.33s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-31 · anchor_pdf2word_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-01 · anchor_pdf2word_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| 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 | Direct upload without login | Direct upload, conversion, and download without registration |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | DeftPDF Inc. | AnyConv Project (Ethan Brooks) |
| Recorded origin | United States | United States / European hosting |
| Domain history record | Founded in 2013 | Established in 2019 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Operating for over a decade with explicit 3-hour automatic file deletion policy. | Lightweight multi-format conversion service operating continuously since 2019, focused on no-registration and straightforward operation. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics | Google AdSense · Yandex Advertising Network |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 3 hours; deletion not independently verified | Claims deletion within 1 hours; deletion not independently verified |
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| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Task quality | 65 / 65 Text Retention: 100% · Native Word Tables (<w:tbl>): 1 (16 cells) · Page 2 Preserved: Yes | 45 / 65 Text Retention: 100% · Native Word Tables (<w:tbl>): 0 (0 cells) · Page 2 Preserved: Yes |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 2-page DOCX (10.0 KB, zero watermark, 100% text and table preserved) | 17 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 2-page DOCX (4.9 KB · Zero watermark · 100% text retention · Flattened tables) |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 4.2s (API mode: cloud_server; network upload 0.3s / end-to-end 4.5s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 14 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 3.32s (API mode: async_verified; network upload 0s / end-to-end 3.33s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
