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20 free tools

PDF Tools to Organize, Edit and Secure Your Files

Everything you need to rearrange and finish a PDF without installing software. Merge several files into one, split a long document into parts, delete, extract or reorder pages, rotate scans that came out sideways and crop away margins. When the content is right, add page numbers or a watermark, fill in a form, sign it, or lock it with a password before you send it.

Most of these tools run entirely in your browser: the PDF is processed on your own device and never uploaded, which makes them a good fit for contracts, bank statements and other private documents. Compress PDF uses our servers, which delete files automatically within two hours.

Every tool is free to use, with no watermark on your files: 2 tasks a day without an account, or 3 a day with a free account.

Organize PDF pages

9 tools
  • Merge PDFMerge PDF files online in seconds: drag to reorder, rotate files, pick page ranges, add bookmarks.
  • Split PDFSplit a PDF by custom ranges, fixed page counts or every page, with visual thumbnails.
  • Rotate PDFTurn PDF pages 90°, 180° or 270° in seconds and download the result.
  • Extract PDF PagesPick the pages you want and get a clean new PDF with just those pages.
  • Delete PDF PagesDelete or remove pages from a PDF online: pick them visually or by range and download a clean PDF in seconds.
  • Reorder PDF PagesDrag and drop page thumbnails to rearrange the pages of your PDF.
  • Crop PDFCrop PDF pages online: draw a box to trim margins and borders, then apply it to every page or just one.
  • Add Page Numbers to PDFAdd page numbers to a PDF online: choose the format, position, font and colour, and see a live preview before you download.
  • Compress PDFCompress PDF files online and cut file size by up to 90% while keeping quality.

Edit, sign and secure PDFs

11 tools
  • Add Watermark to PDFAdd a text or image watermark to a PDF: drag to position, tile it, pick pages, use presets like CONFIDENTIAL.
  • PDF Metadata EditorEdit PDF metadata online: title, author, subject, keywords, creator and dates, or wipe them with a one-click privacy scrub.
  • Flatten PDFFlatten a PDF online: bake form fields, annotations, comments and layers into a static page.
  • Repair PDFFix broken PDFs, recover damaged documents and optimize their structure, all in your browser.
  • Lock PDFPassword-protect a PDF online: set open and permissions passwords to restrict printing, copying and editing.
  • Unlock PDFDecrypt and unlock password-protected PDFs instantly in your browser.
  • Sign PDFSign a PDF: draw, type or upload your signature, add initials, dates and text, and download the signed file.
  • PDF EditorEdit PDF files online: add text, images, shapes, highlights, drawings, signatures and stamps in your browser.
  • PDF Form FillerFill any PDF form online: type into fields, tick checkboxes, add dates and draw your signature, then download.
  • Redact PDFRedact a PDF online: draw solid boxes in any colour over names, account numbers or signatures, on one page or every page.
  • Compare PDFCompare two PDFs side by side and spot every added, removed and changed word, with visual diffs and an annotated PDF export. 2 free tasks a day, no signup.

Often used next

  • PDF to WordConvert PDF to an editable Word document (DOCX) online, keeping tables, formatting and layout.
  • JPG to PDFConvert JPG, PNG and WebP to PDF at full resolution, upright JPEGs untouched.
  • PDF to JPGConvert PDF pages to high-quality JPG images: pick pages visually, choose 72–600 DPI and quality, download each image or a ZIP. 2 free tasks a day, no signup.
  • AI PDF SummarizerSummarize any PDF in seconds with AI: key points, TL;DR, executive summary, outline or Q&A, in the length, tone and language you choose.

Guides and tips

More on the blog: PDF Basics · Merge, Split & Organize · Compress & Optimize · Edit, Sign & Secure