Merge + Compress
Combine multiple PDFs and then reduce final file size for sharing.
Tools
Privacy-first PDF tools that run on your device
Most tools work entirely in your browser with no uploads. Advanced PDF Editor features may use secure temporary backend processing.
- 🔐 Local-only processing
Most workflows run fully on your device. - ⬆️ No uploads for most tools
Core actions avoid server file transfer. - 📴 Offline-capable
Most tools continue to work after first load.
Exception: advanced editing in PDF Editor can use secure temporary backend processing.
View capability comparison →Workflow presets
Start with a recommended first step and follow the linked next action to finish common PDF jobs faster.
Split + Rename
Extract the exact pages you need, then clean filename and metadata.
Redact + Protect
Remove sensitive content and lock the file with a password.
Image to PDF + Compress
Convert photos/scans to PDF and optimize size in one flow.
Workflow runner
Build a custom multi-step flow with live step progress, cancel, and restart controls. Files stay local and automatically pass between steps.
PDF Workflow Recipes
Create multi-step workflows to streamline repetitive tasks
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How Workflows Work
- • Create a recipe with multiple PDF tool steps (e.g., Merge → Rotate → Compress)
- • Click "Start Workflow" - a progress bar appears at the top
- • IMPORTANT: After processing in each tool, click "Download" then click "Next Step"
- • The file will automatically load in the next tool
- • Add as many steps as you need - no limit!
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Generate Recipe with AI Planner
Describe your goal in plain English. Example: merge, rotate pages, and compress for email.
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Available tools
Choose a tool to get started. Each one opens instantly and processes your files locally.
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Merge PDF
Combine multiple PDFs into one.
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Split PDF
Extract or split pages.
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Reorder PDF Pages
Rearrange and reorganize pages.
On-device🗜️
Compress PDF
Reduce file size.
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Convert PDF to Image
Export pages as PNG or JPG.
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Convert Image to PDF
Combine images into a PDF.
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Rename PDF Files
Change filename & metadata.
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Rotate PDF Pages
Rotate specific pages.
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Delete PDF Pages
Remove selected pages.
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Extract PDF Text
Get plain text from PDF.
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OCR PDF
Read text from scanned PDFs.
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PDF to Markdown
Convert PDF to clean Markdown.
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PDF to Excel
Convert PDF tables to Excel spreadsheets.
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Excel to PDF
Convert spreadsheets to PDF documents.
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Watermark PDF
Add watermarks & page numbers.
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Password Protect PDF
Add password protection.
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Recover PDF Password
Recover a PDF you forgot the password to.
Zero-Egress🔓
Remove PDF Password
Unlock password-protected PDFs.
Zero-Egress✏️
PDF Editor
Full editor: edit text, add images & signatures, forms, redaction, OCR.
Hybrid⬛
Redact PDF
Permanently black out sensitive areas.
Zero-Egress✍️
Sign PDF
Draw, type, or upload a signature.
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PDF Q&A
Ask questions, get cited answers.
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Text to PDF
Paste text or Markdown, get a PDF.
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Markdown to PDF
Convert a .md file to PDF.
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Browse guides →Before you start
- No account or sign-up is required.
- Performance depends on your device memory for very large PDFs.
- Refresh the page to reset a session if something gets stuck.
- Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl/⌘ + Z / Y) work where supported.
Specific PDF Tasks
Looking for something specific? We've created dedicated workflow guides for common search intents to help you get exactly what you need done quickly.
Combine PDF Files Into One Document
Select multiple PDF files and merge them into a single document in seconds. No upload needed - runs entirely in your browser.
Open Merge PDF
Merge PDF Online Free - No Upload Required
Merge PDFs privately. Unlike most online tools, OnDevicePDF never sends your files to a server. Everything runs in your browser.
Open Merge PDF
Join PDF Pages Together Free
Merge pages from multiple PDFs into one continuous document. Reorder files before merging. Free, private, and instant.
Open Merge PDF
How to Merge PDF Files on Any Device
Works on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, and Chromebook. No app install needed - open the tool in any browser and merge in seconds.
Open Merge PDF
Merge Scanned PDF Documents
Combine scanned PDFs, image-based PDFs, and text PDFs into a single file. Works with any valid PDF regardless of how it was created.
Open Merge PDF
Split PDF Into Individual Pages Free
Separate every page of your PDF into its own file. Download all pages at once as a ZIP. No upload, no account, completely free.
Open Split PDF
Extract Specific Pages From a PDF
Pull out exactly the pages you need. Enter a page range like 1-3, 5, 8-10 and download only those pages as a new PDF.
Open Split PDF
Separate PDF Pages Without Adobe
No Acrobat required. Split PDFs directly in your browser - free and private. Works on any device, any operating system.
Open Split PDF
Split PDF by Page Range
Divide a PDF into multiple documents by specifying page ranges. Perfect for splitting reports, contracts, or books into chapters.
Open Split PDF
How to Remove One Page From a PDF
Extract everything except the page you want to remove. Or use the Delete PDF Pages tool to remove specific pages in one click.
Open Split PDF
Rearrange Pages in a PDF Free Online
Drag and drop PDF page thumbnails to reorder them in any sequence. See live previews before saving. No upload required.
Open Reorder PDF Pages
Change Page Order in a PDF Without Adobe
Reorganize a PDF without Acrobat. Works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. Free and completely private.
Open Reorder PDF Pages
Move Pages in a PDF Online
Visually move pages to any position in your document. Preview each page as a thumbnail before finalizing the new order.
Open Reorder PDF Pages
Compress PDF for Email Attachments
Reduce your PDF below the 25 MB Gmail limit or 10 MB Outlook limit. Fast browser-based compression - no upload, completely private.
Open Compress PDF
Compress PDF Without Losing Quality
Choose your compression level. Light compression shrinks the file while keeping text and images sharp. No visible quality loss for text-heavy documents.
Open Compress PDF
Reduce PDF File Size Free Online
Cut PDF file size by up to 80% with no sign-up. Works on any device in any browser. Your file is never uploaded - processing is 100% local.
Open Compress PDF
Compress PDF for WhatsApp
WhatsApp limits PDF shares to 100 MB. Reduce your PDF well below that limit instantly - no app needed, no upload, works on phone and desktop.
Open Compress PDF
Shrink PDF Online Free - No Watermark
No watermarks. No account. No upload. Just a smaller PDF. Free forever with no hidden costs or file restrictions.
Open Compress PDF
Convert PDF to JPG Free Online
Export every PDF page as a high-quality JPEG image. Download individually or all at once as a ZIP. No upload, works in any browser.
Open Convert PDF to Image
PDF to PNG - High Quality Export
Convert PDF pages to lossless PNG images. Ideal for presentations, thumbnails, and web use. Resolution up to 300 DPI.
Open Convert PDF to Image
Save PDF Page as an Image Free
Select one page or all pages and save them as image files. Perfect for sharing a specific page, creating thumbnails, or extracting diagrams.
Open Convert PDF to Image
Screenshot a PDF Page as an Image
No screen capture software needed. Convert any PDF page to a clean, full-resolution image file in seconds.
Open Convert PDF to Image
JPG to PDF - Free Online Converter
Turn one or multiple JPEG images into a PDF in seconds. No upload required. Works on any device including iPhone, Android, and desktop.
Open Convert Image to PDF
Combine Multiple Images Into One PDF
Upload several photos and merge them into a single PDF. Perfect for submitting documents, portfolios, or multi-page forms.
Open Convert Image to PDF
Convert Phone Scans to PDF
Took photos of a document with your phone? Convert those images to a clean, shareable PDF without any app.
Open Convert Image to PDF
PNG to PDF Converter - No Watermark
Convert PNG images to PDF without any watermarks or branding added. Free forever, with no file size limits imposed by the tool.
Open Convert Image to PDF
Edit PDF Metadata Free Online
Change the title, author, subject, and keyword fields embedded in a PDF file. Update document properties without Adobe Acrobat.
Open Rename PDF Files
Change PDF Author Name
Update the embedded author field in any PDF. Useful for correcting metadata on converted or scanned documents.
Open Rename PDF Files
Rename a PDF File Online
Change the filename of your PDF before downloading. Batch rename multiple PDFs at once with consistent naming patterns.
Open Rename PDF Files
Rotate PDF Pages Online Free
Rotate one page or all pages by 90, 180, or 270 degrees. See thumbnail previews before saving. No upload, no account.
Open Rotate PDF Pages
Fix Upside-Down or Sideways PDF Pages
Correct scanned pages that came out rotated incorrectly. Rotate pages 180° to flip upside-down content or 90° to fix landscape pages.
Open Rotate PDF Pages
Rotate PDF Without Adobe Acrobat
No Acrobat license needed. Rotate PDF pages free in any browser. Works on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android.
Open Rotate PDF Pages
Delete Pages From a PDF Online Free
Visually select one or more pages to remove. See thumbnail previews of every page before deleting. No upload, no account.
Open Delete PDF Pages
Remove Blank Pages From a PDF
Identify and remove blank or unwanted pages from scanned documents, reports, or forms. Works privately in your browser.
Open Delete PDF Pages
Delete the Last Page of a PDF
Remove a trailing blank page or unwanted back page from any PDF document. Quick single-page deletion with no software needed.
Open Delete PDF Pages
Extract Text From PDF Files Instantly
Get the plain text content out of any PDF. Works on text-layer PDFs. Copy all text from multi-page documents in one click.
Open Extract PDF Text
Extract Text From PDF Free Online
No signup, no upload, no cost. Pull the full text content from any PDF document directly in your browser.
Open Extract PDF Text
Get Plain Text From a PDF Document
Extract clean, unformatted text from PDFs. Useful for feeding content into other tools, summarizers, or word processors.
Open Extract PDF Text
OCR a PDF Online Free - Without Uploading It
Most online OCR services upload your scan to their servers. This one runs Tesseract OCR inside your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
Open OCR PDF
Convert a Scanned PDF to Text
Turn image-only scans into selectable, copyable text. Works on receipts, contracts, book pages, and photographed documents saved as PDF.
Open OCR PDF
Extract Text From a Scanned PDF Image
Pull the text out of image-based PDF pages. Mixed documents work too - pages that already have a text layer are extracted directly, and only scanned pages go through OCR.
Open OCR PDF
Convert PDF to Markdown Free Online
Turn any text-based PDF into clean Markdown with detected headings, lists, and paragraphs. No signup, no upload, no cost - it runs in your browser.
Open PDF to Markdown
A Private, In-Browser markitdown Alternative
Like markitdown but with no server: convert PDF to Markdown entirely on your device. Your files never leave your computer.
Open PDF to Markdown
Convert PDF to .md for Docs and Notes
Export PDFs as Markdown for static site generators, wikis, or note apps like Obsidian and Notion. Headings and lists are preserved.
Open PDF to Markdown
Extract Tables From PDF to Excel Free
Pull tabular data out of PDFs and save it as an Excel spreadsheet. Intelligent column detection preserves row and column structure.
Open PDF to Excel
Convert PDF Invoice Data to Excel
Extract line items, quantities, prices, and totals from PDF invoices into an editable spreadsheet. No manual retyping.
Open PDF to Excel
PDF Data Extraction to Spreadsheet Free
Convert structured PDF reports, financial statements, or survey results into editable Excel files. Free, private, no upload.
Open PDF to Excel
Convert Excel Spreadsheet to PDF Free
Turn XLSX files into shareable, print-ready PDFs. Table formatting and column widths are preserved. No upload, works offline.
Open Excel to PDF
Save XLSX as PDF Without Microsoft Office
No Office license required. Convert Excel files to PDF directly in your browser using any device.
Open Excel to PDF
Add Watermark to PDF Online Free
Add a custom text watermark to every page of your PDF. Choose font, size, opacity, color, and position. No upload.
Open Watermark PDF
Add Confidential Stamp to PDF
Stamp your PDF with CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, APPROVED, or any custom text. Diagonal or horizontal placement with adjustable opacity.
Open Watermark PDF
Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Stamp sequential page numbers onto your PDF. Position them at the footer, header, or any corner of every page.
Open Watermark PDF
Password Protect a PDF Online Free
Lock your PDF with a secure password. Encryption happens in your browser - the password is never sent to any server.
Open Password Protect PDF
Encrypt PDF With AES-256 Encryption
Apply industry-standard AES-256 encryption to protect sensitive documents. Optionally restrict printing and copying as well.
Open Password Protect PDF
Lock PDF From Editing, Printing, or Copying
Set granular permissions. Prevent others from printing, copying text, or modifying your PDF while still allowing reading.
Open Password Protect PDF
Recover a Forgotten PDF Password
Regain access to a PDF you own by trying passwords you remember - all on your device, with nothing uploaded.
Open Recover PDF Password
Open a Password-Protected PDF You Forgot
Try the passwords you remember against your locked PDF locally. If the file only restricts printing or editing, unlock it instantly with no password.
Open Recover PDF Password
Offline PDF Password Recovery - No Upload
A private, on-device alternative to cloud password-recovery services. Nothing is sent to a server and there is no software to install.
Open Recover PDF Password
Remove Password From PDF Online Free
Unlock a password-protected PDF when you know the current password. Save an unrestricted copy for easier sharing or printing.
Open Remove PDF Password
Unlock PDF for Printing
Remove print restrictions from a PDF you own. Enter the owner password to lift printing and copying permissions.
Open Remove PDF Password
Decrypt PDF File Without Adobe Acrobat
No Acrobat needed. Decrypt password-protected PDFs in your browser. Free, private, works on any device.
Open Remove PDF Password
Edit PDF Online Free - No Sign Up
Add text, draw, annotate, or place images on any PDF. No account required, with secure temporary backend processing for advanced operations.
Open PDF Editor
Why PDF Editor Uses Backend Upload
Understand why temporary backend processing is used for advanced edits such as text replacement, OCR, and permanent redaction.
Open PDF Editor
Annotate PDF Online Free
Highlight, underline, add notes, and draw on PDF pages. Perfect for reviewing contracts, marking up reports, or grading documents.
Open PDF Editor
Add Text to a PDF Online
Place text boxes anywhere on any PDF page. Choose font size and color. Useful for filling forms or adding notes without editing the original layout.
Open PDF Editor
PDF Editor Privacy With 1-Hour Auto Delete
Edit PDFs in a private session. Temporary processing data is automatically removed after 1 hour to reduce retention risk.
Open PDF Editor
Does PDF Editor Keep My Files?
See how temporary encrypted session storage works and why files are not retained as permanent user storage.
Open PDF Editor
Black Out Text in PDF Online Free
Draw redaction boxes over sensitive text, personal data, or confidential information. The content is permanently removed from the PDF.
Open Redact PDF
Remove Personal Information From a PDF
Permanently delete names, addresses, account numbers, and other sensitive data from PDFs before sharing.
Open Redact PDF
Redact PDF Without Adobe Acrobat
Professional-grade redaction without the Acrobat subscription cost. Private, browser-only processing - nothing uploaded to a server.
Open Redact PDF
Sign PDF Online Free - No Subscription
Draw, type, or upload your signature and place it on any PDF. No DocuSign account. No monthly fee. 100% free forever.
Open Sign PDF
Add Signature to PDF Without Printing
Sign documents digitally without printing, signing, and scanning. Draw your signature or type it in cursive and place it anywhere on the page.
Open Sign PDF
Free Electronic Signature for PDF
Create a legally recognized electronic signature and apply it to PDF documents. Works on desktop and mobile browsers.
Open Sign PDF
Draw Signature on PDF on Mobile
Use your finger or stylus to draw your signature on mobile. Works in Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android. No app needed.
Open Sign PDF
Search Text Inside a PDF Online
Find any keyword or phrase across every page of your PDF. Results include the page number so you can navigate directly to the source.
Open PDF Q&A
Ask Questions About a PDF Document
Type a natural-language question and get an answer extracted directly from your PDF. All processing is on-device - no data leaves your browser.
Open PDF Q&A
Find Information in a PDF Without Reading the Whole Thing
Ask a specific question and jump straight to the answer. Useful for contracts, manuals, research papers, and long reports.
Open PDF Q&A
Convert ChatGPT Response to PDF
Copy any AI response and paste it here. Markdown headings, bold text, lists, and code blocks are rendered cleanly in the output PDF.
Open Text to PDF
Markdown to PDF Free Online
Render Markdown as a formatted PDF with styled headings, bullet lists, bold text, and code blocks. No signup, no upload.
Open Text to PDF
Paste Text and Save as PDF
The fastest way to turn copied text into a PDF. Paste, click convert, download. No formatting required.
Open Text to PDF
Save Notes as PDF from Your Browser
Turn typed or pasted notes into a PDF without leaving your browser. All processing is local - your notes are never uploaded.
Open Text to PDF
Convert a .md File to PDF Free
Upload any Markdown (.md) file and download a clean, formatted PDF. Headings, lists, inline code, and code blocks are all rendered.
Open Markdown to PDF
Markdown to PDF With No Upload
A private Markdown to PDF converter that runs entirely in your browser. Your file and the resulting PDF never leave your device.
Open Markdown to PDF
Convert a README.md to PDF
Turn a project README or any Markdown document into a shareable PDF with styled headings, bullet lists, and code blocks.
Open Markdown to PDF
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