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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | mconverter.eu | youcompress.com | Switch / compare |
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| Image compression | Not tested in topic | 89/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF to Word | 88/100 DOCX · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF compression | 92/100 PDF · Output attached | 78/100 PDF · Output attached | Active task |
| Video compression | Not tested in topic | 95/100 MP4 · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | MConverter PDF compression 92/100 Seven-aspect task score Requires Google sign-in (Free Plan); offers three compression levels, default strong compression completes in 19.98s, shrinking the 1.66 MB 2-page PDF by 78.72% to 353 KB with 100% vector text preserved. Tested export PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-02 | YouCompress PDF compression 78/100 Seven-aspect task score 100% free with no login, processing in 2.07s and 100% preserving vector text and tables across both pages, though reducing size by only 0.05% to 1.62 MB. Tested export PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-04 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | MConverter free tier and Plus, Pro, Max monthly subscriptions · 2026-10-31 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-31 ↗ Free Free Free Free batch conversion without login, 100MB maximum file size, 4-hour auto-purge Basic conversions, isolated sandbox, immediate manual deletion；100MB per file cap, limited batch size；No renewal required, permanently free；Perpetual access Plus Plan2026-10-31 ↗ USD 12.99/month — Monthly Convert 250 files at once, 1 GB maximum file size, unlimited conversions per day No ads, no file branding, cross-device history, human support, File Explorer integration；1 GB per-file cap, 250 files per batch Rules [1] [2]Pro Plan2026-10-31 ↗ USD 25.99/month — Monthly Convert 750 files at once, 2 GB maximum file size, unlimited conversions per day No ads, no file branding, priority support, File Explorer integration；2 GB per-file cap, 750 files per batch Rules [1] [2]Max Plan2026-10-31 ↗ USD 33.99/month — Monthly Convert 1000 files at once, 10 GB maximum file size, unlimited conversions per day High-priority cluster, 10GB massive files, priority support, File Explorer integration；10 GB per-file cap, 1000 files per batch Rules [1] [2]4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free unregistered tier supports batch conversions up to 100MB per file with 4-hour automatic purge; Plus is $12.99/mo (1GB file cap, 250 batch limit), Pro is $25.99/mo (2GB cap, 750 batch), Max is $33.99/mo (10GB cap, 1000 batch). Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified MConverter Premium Plans & Pricing ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗ | YouCompress 100% free web utility structure · 2026-10-30 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-30 ↗ Free Free Free 100% free without login, unlimited daily compressions, no watermarks Automated compression for videos, PDFs, MP3s, and PNG/JPG/GIF images 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. All file compression utilities are 100% free without registration or usage quotas. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified YouCompress Official Homepage ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free Plan provides three compression levels for standard document compression needs | Not verified |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Displays compression tiers and format options upfront before starting conversion | Not verified |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 78.72% · Output size: 353 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes | File reduction: 0.05% · Output size: 1658.1 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes |
| Fixture findings | Compressed the 1,659.0 KB fixture by 78.72% (353.0 KB output) with both pages and 100% selectable vector text preserved. | Perfect vector text selectability and table integrity without rasterization, but minimal compression strength (-0.05%); fast and login-free. |
| Original historical observation | MConverter compresses the 1,659.0 KB fixture to 353.0 KB (-78.72%) under Strong compression, preserving 100% vector text and table content upon stream verification, with automatic native download. | Uploading the standard 1,659 KB two-page mixed PDF anchor (anchor_pdfcompress_v1) to YouCompress (https://www.youcompress.com/pdf/) completed in 2.07s on cloud servers, displaying Completed: Download (1.62MB => 1.62MB, -0.05%), exporting a 1,658.1 KB PDF preserving all 27 vector text operators and 2-page table structures. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Users needing reliable preservation of vector text and table structures with substantial size reduction who accept free Google sign-in | Not verified |
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| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test | PDF · Output attached · Check watermark record |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | Full 2-page native vector PDF (353.0 KB · -78.72% · watermark-free · strong compression) | Complete 2-page native vector PDF (100% vector text and table structure preserved) |
| Watermark observation | Watermark-free | Not verified |
| Batch & API | Supports multi-file batch uploads and cloud drive connections | Not verified |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 19.98s · End-to-end reference: 20s | Network-observed server wait: 2.07s · End-to-end reference: 3.23s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-02 · anchor_pdfcompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-04 · 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 | Account required in this test | Not verified |
| Sign-in methods | Sign-in required via Google SSO | Direct anonymous usage without login or registration |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Requires account login before conversion; clearly displays upload and compression progress, then auto-triggers watermark-free native PDF download, with moderate display ads on page. | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | MConverter (mconverter.eu) | YouCompress |
| Recorded origin | Europe | Not verified |
| Domain history record | European online multi-format conversion platform | Not verified |
| Background & reputation assessment | Operated by the European MConverter team, maintaining long-term multi-format online document, image, and media conversion tools. | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist. | Google AdSense · Google Analytics · Fathom Analytics |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | End-to-end HTTPS encryption, provides an instant delete button to destroy server files, with scheduled automatic cleanup. | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 31 / 35 Offers Strong compression, Basic compression, and Extreme compression tiers for free upon login, with no hidden paywalls or download lockouts. | |
| Interaction restraint | 24 / 30 Requires account login before conversion; clearly displays upload and compression progress, then auto-triggers watermark-free native PDF download, with moderate display ads on page. | |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 Operated by the European MConverter team, maintaining long-term multi-format online document, image, and media conversion tools. | |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 End-to-end HTTPS encryption, provides an instant delete button to destroy server files, with scheduled automatic cleanup. | |
| Task quality | 65 / 65 Deterministic PDF stream inspection: default Strong compression compresses the 1,659.0 KB fixture to 353.0 KB (-78.72% reduction, 4.7x ratio) while retaining 100.0% of all vector text operators, 4/4 headings, 12/12 table cells, and the Page 2 token (65.0/65) | 38 / 65 Size Reduction: -0.05% (1659 KB → 1658.1 KB, 1× ratio) · Selectable Vector Text Retained: 100% · Page 2 Preserved: Yes |
| Deliverable specifications | 18 / 20 Free tier exports a complete 353.0 KB 2-page watermark-free vector PDF, preserving full document layout and text structures (18.0/20) | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Complete 2-page native vector PDF (100% vector text and table structure preserved) |
| Processing speed | 11 / 15 Cloud compression engine completes in 19.98s and auto-triggers browser download (11.0/15) | 14 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 2.07s (API mode: sync_json_verified; network upload 1.15s / end-to-end 3.23s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
