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19 free browser-based tools

Browser-based PDF tools to merge, split, compress, reorder, rotate, convert and clean up documents without unnecessary uploads.

PDF work often contains contracts, invoices, resumes, reports and scans. ToolsFam PDF tools are designed around direct document workflows with as much browser-side processing as possible.

Choose files, perform the operation, then download the result. The pages explain what happens locally, what browser limits matter, and how to avoid common file-handling mistakes.

Use this section when you need a PDF ready for upload, email, printing, archiving or handoff without installing a desktop editor for a simple operation.

Useful next steps: Image to PDF, PDF to Image, Image Compressor.

Popular Use Cases

  • Merge packets and reports
  • Extract or delete selected pages
  • Compress files for upload limits
  • Convert scans and images
  • Fix page order and rotation

Most Used PDF Tools

Merge PDF

Combine multiple PDF files into one organized document.

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Split PDF

Split a PDF into individual page files or selected ranges.

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Compress PDF

Reduce PDF file size locally where possible and download an optimized copy.

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PDF to Images

Export every PDF page as image files and download them together as a ZIP.

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Images to PDF

Combine JPG, PNG and WebP images into one ordered PDF document.

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Rotate PDF

Rotate all PDF pages or selected pages by 90, 180 or 270 degrees.

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Useful PDF Tools Workflows

7 steps

Document Utility Kit

Prepare a PDF or document packet that is smaller, correctly ordered, readable and ready to upload, email or archive.

3 steps

Convert PDF Pages to Text Safely

Extract selectable text from selected PDF pages locally and copy or download the result.

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PDF to Text

Extract selectable text from PDF files locally for notes, search and cleanup workflows.

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Compress PDF

Reduce PDF file size locally where possible and download an optimized copy.

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Merge PDF

Combine multiple PDF files into one organized document.

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Split PDF

Split a PDF into individual page files or selected ranges.

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Rotate PDF

Rotate all PDF pages or selected pages by 90, 180 or 270 degrees.

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PDF Metadata Editor

Edit PDF title, author, subject and keywords before sharing or archiving documents

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Text to PDF

Turn plain text into a simple PDF document with browser-side generation.

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PDF to Images

Export every PDF page as image files and download them together as a ZIP.

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Images to PDF

Combine JPG, PNG and WebP images into one ordered PDF document.

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PDF to Base64

Encode PDF files into Base64 for JSON payloads, testing and data URL workflows.

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Base64 to PDF

Decode Base64 PDF strings into a downloadable PDF file with validation.

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Compress PDF to 100KB

Reduce a PDF toward a 100KB target for upload portals and email limits.

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Compress PDF to 200KB

Reduce a PDF toward a 200KB target for upload portals and email limits.

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Compress PDF to 500KB

Reduce a PDF toward a 500KB target for upload portals and email limits.

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Extract PDF Pages

Extract selected PDF pages into a new document.

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Remove PDF Pages

Remove selected pages from a PDF and download the cleaned copy.

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Reorder PDF Pages

Reorder PDF pages by typing a new page sequence.

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Add Page Numbers to PDF

Add page numbers to the bottom of each PDF page and download the result.

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Add Watermark to PDF

Add a text watermark to each PDF page with local browser processing.

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PDF Tools FAQ

Do PDF tools upload my files?

The PDF utilities are built for browser-side processing wherever possible. Your browser memory and device performance are the main practical limits.

Why does compression vary by file?

Image-heavy PDFs usually compress more than files that are already optimized or mostly text.

Can I use these tools on mobile?

Yes for smaller files, but desktop is better for large PDFs because mobile browsers have tighter memory limits.

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