Free, in your browser

Free online PDF tools, done on your device.

Merge, split, compress, rotate and convert PDF files for free. Everything runs in your browser, so your files stay with you.

Pick a tool

10 tools, each on its own page with the workspace ready to go.

How it works

Choose a tool

Open Merge, Compress, Split or any other tool from the list.

Add your file

Drop it onto the workspace. Set an option if the tool has one.

Download the result

The new file is built in your browser and saved to your device.

Find the right PDF tool for the job

Start with what you need to do. Each tool opens a focused workspace for that task.

Before you change a PDF

A quick check helps avoid losing information or sending the wrong version.

Keep an original copy

Work from a duplicate when the document matters. You can compare the finished PDF with the source and return to it if an edit is not right.

Check whether the text is selectable

Scanned pages may be images rather than text. Try selecting a sentence before converting; if nothing highlights, OCR may be needed first.

Learn how OCR works

Choose an output for its purpose

Use PDF to preserve a page layout, Word when you need editable text, and JPG when you need a page image.

Compare PDF and Word

Review the result before sharing

Open the new file and check page order, text, image quality, and any watermark or page numbers.

Open and check a PDF

What each PDF output keeps

Some operations preserve the page; others change how its content is stored. Pick the result that fits your next step.

TaskBest forWhat to check
Merge PDFCombining documents in a chosen page order.Check the order and page count before sending.
Split PDFSaving selected pages or separating a document.Confirm the page range matches what you intend to share.
Compress PDFReducing file size for an upload or email.This tool re-renders pages as images, so selectable text and fine detail may change.
PDF to WordGetting selectable PDF text into an editable document.Text is extracted; the original page layout may not carry over.
PDF to JPGSharing or placing individual pages as images.Each page becomes an image, not editable document text.

PDF help for your device

Follow a guide for the device you are using, with steps tailored to its usual PDF workflow.

PDF questions, answered

Quick answers about common PDF tasks and what to expect from these browser-based tools.

Are these PDF tools free to use?

The listed tools run in your browser without an account. Choose a tool, add your file, and download the result when processing finishes.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

The PDF operations on this site run in your browser, so the file is processed on your device. Keep your browser open until the result is ready.

Can I merge only selected PDF pages?

Use Split PDF to extract a page range first, then use Merge PDF to combine the pages or documents you want in your chosen order.

Will PDF compression keep text selectable?

This compression tool rebuilds pages as images to reduce file size. That can remove selectable text, so keep the original and review the compressed copy before sharing.

Can I convert a scanned PDF to editable text?

A scan is usually made of page images. OCR can recognize text in those images; see the scanned PDF to editable text guide for the process.

How do I add page numbers or a watermark?

Open Add Page Numbers or Watermark PDF, choose the file, and download the processed copy. Check the position and appearance before using it.

Your files stay on your device.

These tools run inside the page, so nothing is uploaded to a server.

Each guide explains what a PDF operation changes, so you can pick the least destructive one.

Keep the original, work on a copy, and check the result before you share it.

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