These free online PDF tools let you merge, split, compress, sign, rotate and convert PDF files in seconds. Every tool is free, needs no sign-up, adds no watermark, and processes your files on your own device.
Protect PDF with Password (AES-256)
Add a password to one or more PDFs with AES-256 encryption, and choose whether printing, copying and editing are allowed.Sign PDF Online
Add your signature to a PDF for free — draw, type or upload it, place it on any page and download. No upload, no sign-up.Unlock PDF (Remove PDF Password)
Remove the password and restrictions from a PDF you own, when you know its password. Works with AES-256, AES-128 and RC4 PDFs.Merge PDF
Combine several PDF files into one document, in the order you choose.Split PDF
Split a PDF into separate files by page ranges, or into single pages.Compress PDF
Make a PDF smaller for email and uploads — keep text selectable, or compress to an exact size like 100 KB or 200 KB.Rotate PDF
Rotate all pages, or only selected pages, of a PDF and save it.Delete PDF Pages
Remove unwanted pages from a PDF and download the rest.Extract PDF Pages
Save selected pages of a PDF as a new, separate PDF.Reorder PDF Pages
Change the order of pages in a PDF by dragging page thumbnails, and rotate or delete pages before saving.JPG to PDF
Turn JPG, PNG or WebP images into a single PDF document.PDF to JPG
Convert every page of a PDF into a high-quality JPG or PNG image.Add Page Numbers to PDF
Stamp page numbers on a PDF, with your choice of position and format.Watermark PDF
Add a text watermark such as CONFIDENTIAL or DRAFT to every PDF page.PDF to Text
Extract all the text from a PDF so you can copy, edit or search it.Edit PDF Metadata
View and change a PDF's title, author, subject and keywords.
PDF guides
- How to Sign a PDF Online for Free (No Printing or Scanning)
- How to Convert JPG to PDF for Free (Phone, Windows, Mac and Online)
- Reduce PDF Size for Email: How to Compress a PDF Without Losing Quality
- Merge PDF Online Free: How to Combine PDF Files Step by Step
About PDF Tools — guide, tips & FAQ
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What you can do with these PDF tools
The set covers the PDF jobs most people run into at work, school or home, from combining scanned pages to shrinking a file that is too large to email.
Combine, split and reorder pages
- Merge PDF: join several PDFs into one file in the order you choose.
- Split PDF: break one PDF into smaller files.
- Extract PDF Pages: save just the pages you need as a new PDF.
- Delete PDF Pages: remove blank or unwanted pages.
- Organize PDF: drag pages into a new order.
- Rotate PDF: fix pages that were scanned sideways or upside down.
Shrink, sign and mark documents
- Compress PDF: reduce file size for email, upload forms and portals.
- Sign PDF: draw or type a signature and place it on the page.
- Watermark PDF: stamp text such as DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL across pages.
- Add Page Numbers: number pages for reports and printouts.
- Edit PDF Metadata: change the title, author and subject stored in the file.
Convert to and from PDF
- JPG to PDF: turn photos or scans into a single PDF.
- PDF to JPG: save each page as an image.
- PDF to Text: pull the text layer out of a PDF so you can edit or search it.
Why your files stay private
Contracts, ID scans, bank statements and medical letters often end up as PDFs. Many online PDF services upload those files to a server to process them. These tools work inside your browser instead, so the document is read and rebuilt on your own device and is not sent to us.
That also means no queue and no upload wait. Processing speed depends on your device and the size of the file.
How to use the PDF tools
- Choose a tool from the grid above, or search for it by name.
- Select your PDF or drop it onto the upload area.
- Adjust the options, such as page order, compression level or signature position.
- Download the finished file.
Tips for better results
Scanned PDFs are images of pages, so PDF to Text can only extract text that exists as real text in the file. For a scan, try running the page image through an OCR tool such as Image to Text.
Compression works best on PDFs with large photos. A text-only document is usually small already, so the saving will be modest.
Keep a copy of the original before you sign, split or delete pages, in case you need to start again.
PDF is an open standard published as ISO 32000. The PDF Association’s overview of ISO 32000 explains how the format is defined if you want the technical detail.
About these free PDF Tools
PDF files are everywhere — job applications, invoices, contracts and coursework. These free tools cover the jobs people search for most: merge PDF, split PDF, compress PDF, rotate pages, add page numbers, watermark, and convert between PDF and JPG. Everything runs in your browser, so documents stay private.
Helpful guides
- How to Merge PDF Files Online for Free (Step-by-Step Guide)
- How to Compress Images Without Losing Quality (JPG, PNG & WebP)
Frequently asked questions
Are these PDF tools really free?
Yes. Every PDF tool is free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
Are my PDFs uploaded to a server?
No. Files are processed on your own device inside the browser.
Which PDF tool should I use to make a file smaller?
Use Compress PDF; for very large documents, split or extract only the pages you need.