Case Study: Smallpdf achieves high-performance PDF compression with Pdftools

Smallpdf is a big hit when it comes to compression

Smallpdf, a Switzerland-based SaaS company, needed a solution to compress large PDF files for easy emailing after their own service became overwhelmed with demand. Their initial open-source components could not meet the required levels of stability, quality, and speed. They turned to Pdftools to find a high-performance alternative.

By integrating Pdftools' 3-Heights PDF Optimizer and other components, Smallpdf gained the robust compression and conversion capabilities it needed. The implementation by Pdftools allowed Smallpdf to reliably compress 1.5 million PDF documents every week, solidifying its position as the world's most popular online PDF software.

Smallpdf

Manuel Stofer

Co-founder and CEO