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Add a text or image watermark to any PDF for free. No upload, no account. Watermark is applied locally in your browser — download the result instantly.

We tested 12 free online PDF tools in 2026. Here are the ones that actually work in your browser without uploading your file or asking for a sign-up.

Honest comparison of the best free PDF tools: Smallpdf, ILovePDF, PDF24, Adobe Acrobat and PDFInOne. See which tool is truly free, private and has no upload limits.

Need a PDF under 1MB or 100KB for email, government forms or job applications? Hit any target file size in your browser — no upload, no sign-up.

Compress PDF files without uploading them to any server. 100% free, runs in your browser — your files never leave your device.

Extract text from any PDF for free — no upload, no account. Copy all text from a PDF document directly in your browser. Works on text-based and scanned PDFs with OCR.

Turn a scanned PDF into searchable, copy-pasteable text using OCR. Runs in your browser, no upload, supports 100+ languages.

Large PDF files can be slow to share and hard to store. Learn how to compress PDF files effectively in your browser — no uploads, no software needed.

Tired of file limits, uploads, and paywalls? We compare 5 PDF tools — iLovePDF, Smallpdf, PDF24, Sejda, PDFInOne — on price, privacy, and features. Clear winner for 2026.

Convert JPG, PNG and other images to PDF for free. No upload, no account, no limits. Combine multiple images into one PDF in seconds — works in your browser.

Combining several PDF files into one is one of the most common PDF tasks. Here is the fastest way to merge PDFs free, without any software or account.

Combine multiple PDFs into one file without uploading anything. Reorder pages, drag and drop, no sign-up. Works offline once the page loads.

Merge multiple PDF files into one without uploading them. 100% browser-based — no server, no account, no file size limits. Completely free.

Add a password to a PDF for free, in your browser. AES-128/256 encryption, no upload, no sign-up. Lock contracts, invoices, IDs in seconds.

Every PDF contains hidden information about its author, creation date and software used. Here is what PDF metadata is and why it matters for your privacy.

From password protection to understanding what PDF tools do with your data — here is how to keep sensitive PDF documents private and secure.

Convert PDF pages to JPG images for free. No upload to any server, no account needed. Works directly in your browser — download as a ZIP file instantly.

Do you really need to install software to work with PDFs? We compare browser tools vs. desktop apps across speed, privacy, cost and ease of use.

Every time you upload a PDF to edit it online, your file sits on someone else

Add password protection to any PDF for free. No file upload, no account needed. Your PDF is encrypted locally in your browser and never sent to any server.

Remove password protection from a PDF you own — free, no upload, no account. Enter the password once, download an unlocked PDF instantly. Works in your browser.

Rotate PDF pages for free — fix upside-down or sideways pages in seconds. No upload, no account. Works directly in your browser, 100% private.

Add an electronic signature to any PDF for free in your browser. Type, draw or upload your signature, place it anywhere, no account needed.

Sign a PDF for free without uploading it. Draw your signature directly in the browser and place it on any page. No account, no server, completely private.

Split a PDF into individual pages or custom ranges for free. No registration, no upload — works directly in your browser. Download all pages as a ZIP file.

Scanned documents look like PDFs but contain no searchable text. OCR technology changes that. Learn what OCR is, how it works, and when you need it.