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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | online-convert.com | mconverter.eu | Switch / compare |
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| Image compression | 90/100 2048 × 2048 · PNG | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF to Word | Not tested in topic | 88/100 DOCX · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF compression | 94/100 PDF · Output attached | 92/100 PDF · Output attached | Active task |
| Scanned PDF OCR | 94/100 PDF · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | 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 | 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 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | 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 ↗ | 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 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Anonymous guests can convert everyday small files; registered users receive 16 trial credits | Free Plan provides three compression levels for standard document compression needs |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Immediate processing upon upload, direct download and delete links provided in result table | Displays compression tiers and format options upfront before starting conversion |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | File reduction: 95.24% · Output size: 79 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes | File reduction: 78.72% · Output size: 353 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes |
| Fixture findings | 95.24% file reduction (1.66MB to 79KB, 20.99x) with 100.0% retention of vector text and tabular layouts. | Compressed the 1,659.0 KB fixture by 78.72% (353.0 KB output) with both pages and 100% selectable vector text preserved. |
| Original historical observation | 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). | 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. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Users seeking to reduce large image-heavy PDFs below 100KB without login while preserving sharp vector text under EU GDPR protections | Users needing reliable preservation of vector text and table structures with substantial size reduction who accept free Google sign-in |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| 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 | Complete 2-page native vector PDF (79.0 KB, 95.24% reduction) | Full 2-page native vector PDF (353.0 KB · -78.72% · watermark-free · strong compression) |
| Watermark observation | No watermark | Watermark-free |
| Batch & API | Supports multi-file batch additions and advanced parameter tuning | Supports multi-file batch uploads and cloud drive connections |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 12.06s · End-to-end reference: 13.56s | Network-observed server wait: 19.98s · End-to-end reference: 20s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-05 · anchor_pdfcompress_v1 · US-West (California) | 2026-11-02 · 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 | Account required in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Direct upload & compress without login | Sign-in required via Google SSO |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | 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 | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | QaamGo Media GmbH | MConverter (mconverter.eu) |
| Recorded origin | Cologne, Germany | Europe |
| Domain history record | Domain registered in 2009 | European online multi-format conversion platform |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Operated by the European MConverter team, maintaining long-term multi-format online document, image, and media conversion tools. |
| External reputation record | Operated continuously by German registered company QaamGo Media GmbH with transparent EU GDPR disclosures. | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics · Google AdSense · PayPal · Stripe | No third-party services listed in this record; this is not proof that none exist. |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | End-to-end HTTPS encryption, provides an instant delete button to destroy server files, with scheduled automatic cleanup. |
| Retention statement | Claims deletion within 24 hours; deletion not independently verified | 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 Size Reduction: -95.24% (1659 KB → 79 KB, 20.99× ratio) · Selectable Vector Text Retained: 100% · Page 2 Preserved: Yes | 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) |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Complete 2-page native vector PDF (79.0 KB, 95.24% reduction) | 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) |
| Processing speed | 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) | 11 / 15 Cloud compression engine completes in 19.98s and auto-triggers browser download (11.0/15) |
