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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | deftpdf.com | WeCompress | Switch / compare |
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| Image compression | Not tested in topic | 92/100 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 | 96/100 PDF · Output attached | Active task |
| 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 compression 97/100 Seven-aspect task score DeftPDF delivers vector-preserving online PDF compression without requiring an account. On our 1,659 KB mixed anchor, it achieved a 78.74% size reduction (down to 352.6 KB) while keeping 100% of vector text and table structures intact, backed by a 3-hour automatic deletion guarantee and upfront pricing. Tested export PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-31 | WeCompress PDF compression 96/100 Seven-aspect task score Free login-free zero-config compression shrinks our test PDF by ~95% (to 84 KB) while retaining 100% selectable vector text for files up to 50 MB; it lacks batch upload or manual DPI presets and processes in the cloud. Tested export PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-26 |
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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 ↗ | WeCompress online file and image compressor web tool (excludes separately sold NXPowerLite Desktop software) · 2026-10-21 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits WeCompress Online Free2026-10-21 ↗ Free Free Free Free without login; max 50 MB per file (supports JPEG/PNG/TIFF and PDF/Office documents) with ad-free, unwatermarked export. 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The WeCompress web tool explicitly states it is free, ad-free, and requires no registration for files up to 50 MB (supporting JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), with automatic deletion after processing. Users needing larger file limits or offline batch compression are directed to the separate NXPowerLite Desktop software. Cancellation, sources & verification recordWeCompress web is completely free with no subscription charges; NXPowerLite Desktop is sold separately by Neuxpower. WeCompress official online file compressor page ↗ · 2026-10-21 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | 20-50MB per task cap with 3-hour scheduled deletion | Free no-login single-file compression up to 50 MB for PDF/Office/images; multi-file batch and offline compression require NXPowerLite Desktop |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | WeCompress web is completely free with no subscription charges; NXPowerLite Desktop is sold separately by Neuxpower. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | 3-hour purge policy disclosed on homepage | Upfront 'Max. 50 MB' and 'Auto-deleted after processing' disclosures on the landing page |
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| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 78.74% · Output size: 352.6 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes | File reduction: 94.94% · Output size: 84 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes |
| Fixture findings | Anchor file size reduced by 78.74% (to 352.6 KB) with 100% vector text retention across all 4 headings and 12 table cells, without rasterization degradation. | Shrinks 1,659.0 KB to 84.0 KB (-94.94%, 19.75x) while retaining 100.0% of all 27 vector text operators and 12/12 table cells. |
| Original historical observation | DeftPDF preserved page layout, image clarity, and crisp vector typography. | Powered by Neuxpower's NXPowerLite engine, WeCompress compressed the 1,659.0 KB test PDF down to 84.0 KB (-94.94%, 19.75x) in 1.68s of server processing while keeping all 27 vector text operators and financial table cells 100% selectable (02_result.png). |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Users needing significant size reduction while maintaining sharp text and vector copyability | Users seeking maximum zero-config PDF size reduction (-94.94%) without login while keeping 100% selectable vector text |
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| Recorded export specifications | PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test | PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | Two-page PDF (352.6 KB, -78.74%, zero watermark, 100% vector text preserved) | Complete 2-page watermark-free vector PDF (84.0 KB, 94.94% reduction) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Supports 25-file batch upload and cloud export | Single-file upload up to 50 MB on web; batch compression via desktop client |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 3.5s · End-to-end reference: 3.5s | Network-observed server wait: 1.68s · End-to-end reference: 10.82s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-10-31 · anchor_pdfcompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-26 · anchor_pdfcompress_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 | No login required |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | DeftPDF Inc. | Neuxpower Solutions Ltd. |
| Recorded origin | United States | London, UK (est. 1997) |
| Domain history record | Founded in 2013 | 1997–Present (Neuxpower) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Operating for over a decade with explicit 3-hour automatic file deletion policy. | Web companion to the long-standing NXPowerLite document and PDF compression engine. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics | No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist. |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 3 hours; deletion not independently verified | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
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| Task quality | 65 / 65 Size Reduction: -78.74% (1659 KB → 352.6 KB, 4.7× ratio) · Selectable Vector Text Retained: 100% · Page 2 Preserved: Yes | 65 / 65 Size Reduction: -94.94% (1659 KB → 84 KB, 19.75× ratio) · Selectable Vector Text Retained: 100% · Page 2 Preserved: Yes |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Two-page PDF (352.6 KB, -78.74%, zero watermark, 100% vector text preserved) | 19 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Complete 2-page watermark-free vector PDF (84.0 KB, 94.94% reduction) |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 3.5s (API mode: client_side_wasm_ghostscript; network upload 0s / end-to-end 3.5s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 14.5 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 1.68s (API mode: cloud_nxpowerlite_azure_job; network upload 9.14s / end-to-end 10.82s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
