Free PDF Tools
Browser-based PDF tools to merge, split, rotate, compress, unlock, convert PDFs to JPG, Word or Excel, add page numbers, and inspect metadata. Free, no upload.
16 tools in this category.
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Compress PDF
Try lossless browser-side PDF optimization and see the actual size change.
Image to PDF
Convert JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP images and screenshots into one PDF.
Merge PDF
Combine multiple PDF files into one document.
PDF Metadata Viewer
Inspect PDF title, author, page count, and document metadata.
PDF Page Number Adder
Add page numbers to a PDF with custom placement and formatting.
PDF Password Checker
Check whether a password opens a protected PDF you own. Does not create a decrypted copy.
PDF Password Protection Guide
Review PDF password and encryption guidance; protected output is currently unavailable.
PDF Splitter
Split a PDF into separate files, extract selected pages, save page ranges, or create smaller PDF documents.
PDF to Excel
Extract PDF table data into an Excel-friendly format.
PDF to JPG Converter
Convert PDF pages into JPG images in your browser.
PDF to Text Extractor
Extract readable text from any PDF. Choose pages, copy, or download.
PDF to Word
Extract selectable PDF text into an editable Word document. Images and complex layouts are not preserved.
Redact PDF, Images and Documents
Permanently cover sensitive text, faces, numbers and other private details in PDFs, images, screenshots and Word documents. Review each redaction, then export a new flattened file.
Rotate PDF
Rotate PDF pages and export a corrected document.
Text to PDF
Turn plain text into a downloadable PDF document.
Word to PDF
Convert Word-style documents into PDF files.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these PDF tools really free?
Yes. Merge, split, rotate, compress, convert to JPG or Word, and add page numbers, all free, no watermark, no account required.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
The available PDF editing and conversion tools on this page process selected files in your browser. The PDF password-protection page currently provides guidance only and does not accept a file or generate protected output.
What size of PDF can I work with?
For browser-based PDF tools, the practical limit depends on your device's memory, the PDF, and the operation. Large or complex PDFs may require a desktop tool.
How to choose the right tool
PDF tools are for rearranging, converting, inspecting, or extracting content from documents directly in the browser.
Supported inputs vary by tool, but common formats include PDF, JPG, PNG, WebP, text, Excel, and Word-style document text.
Choose by need
- Use merge, split, rotate, compress, and page-number tools when the PDF structure needs changing.
- Use conversion tools when you need images, text, Word-style output, Excel-style output, or a PDF from another format.
- Use metadata and unlock helpers when you need to inspect document details or understand protection limits.
Common tasks
- Merge several PDFs into one handout.
- Extract tables or text from a PDF for review.
- Convert images into a single PDF file.