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Your privacy-first PDF workspace

Merge, split, compress, sign, protect, convert, and OCR PDFs with clear local/server processing labels.

Start with PDF MergeBrowse PDF tools
Local where possibleTemporary serverAI optionalNo signup

Recommended document flow

A common workflow for contracts, forms, reports, and school files.

1Local

Merge PDF

Combine multiple files into one document.

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2Local

Compress PDF

Shrink file size for sharing and uploads.

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3Server

Sign PDF

Add signatures, text, and form fields.

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4Local

Protect PDF

Password-protect before you send it out.

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Organize PDF

Merge, split, extract and rotate pages before exporting a clean final PDF.

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PDF Merger

Top pickLocal

Combine PDFs in the order you need.

PDF Splitter

Local

Split PDFs into smaller files or selected page ranges.

PDF Page Extractor

Local

Extract selected pages into a clean new PDF.

PDF Rotator

Local

Rotate PDF pages before sharing or printing.

Optimize PDF

Reduce file size and prepare documents for email, upload portals and storage.

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PDF Compressor

Top pickLocal

Reduce PDF size for email, upload and sharing.

Edit & Sign

Add text, signatures, watermarks and visual edits for professional documents.

2 tools

PDF Editor & Signer

Top pickServer

Add text, signatures and form fields to PDFs.

PDF Watermark Tool

Local

Add text or image watermarks to PDF pages.

Convert PDF

Turn PDFs into Word, Excel, images or combine images into PDF documents.

5 tools

PDF to Word

Local

Convert PDF text into editable Word documents.

PDF to Excel

Local

Extract PDF tables into Excel spreadsheets.

PDF to Image

Local

Convert PDF pages into image files for sharing or previews.

PDF to JPG Converter

Local

Convert PDF pages into high-quality images.

JPG to PDF Converter

Local

Prepare this PDF task with a simple privacy-aware workflow.

Secure PDF

Protect, unlock and prepare PDFs for safer sharing.

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PDF Password Protector

Top pickLocal

Add password protection to sensitive PDFs.

PDF Unlocker

Local

Remove restrictions from PDFs you own.

PDF Intelligence

Extract searchable text from scans and prepare documents for review.

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PDF OCR

Top pickLocal

Turn scanned PDFs into searchable text.

Privacy labels before you upload

Every PDF tool shows how your file is processed before you start.

Local processing

Basic PDF tasks run in your browser where possible.

Temporary server

Heavy editing, conversion, or OCR may use temporary processing.

AI optional

AI actions should be explicit and never hidden inside basic tools.

PDF conversion, OCR, and encrypted files may need stronger processing. Always review outputs before sharing.

How to choose the right tool

  • Combine files→ Merge PDF
  • Reduce upload size→ Compress PDF
  • Add signature or text→ Sign PDF
  • Password before sharing→ Protect PDF
  • Scanned text extraction→ OCR PDF

FAQ

Which PDF tools run locally?+

Merge, split, extract, and rotate often run in your browser. Check each tool’s Local, Server, or AI optional badge before uploading sensitive files.

When does DevToolKit use server processing?+

Compression, editing, signing, conversion, and OCR may use temporary server processing when browser-only workflows are not enough.

Will OCR or PDF conversion be perfect?+

Quality varies by document. Scanned files, complex layouts, and encrypted PDFs may need stronger processing and manual review.

Do I need an account?+

No signup is required for basic PDF tools today. Future Pro tiers may add saved history and higher limits.

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