Guides

Most everyday PDF tasks — combining a few files, pulling out a page, or shrinking a scan before emailing it — do not need a desktop app or an account. The tools below all run in your browser, so your files stay on your device.

When a PDF contains anything sensitive — a contract, an invoice, or an ID scan — it is worth checking whether a tool processes the file on your device or sends it to a server. The tools in this guide all run in your browser, so the file never leaves your computer.

Plenty of online tools hide simple features behind an account or a paywall. Free Tool Explorer is a collection of practical tools that are free to use with no signup and, wherever possible, run entirely in your browser.