Why Free PDF Tools Matter
Adobe Acrobat Pro costs around $25/month. For occasional PDF tasks โ merging a few files, compressing an oversized PDF, or adding a watermark โ a paid subscription is hard to justify. Modern browser-based tools handle these tasks just as effectively, for free, without installing any software.
1. Merge PDF โ Combine Files Instantly
Combining multiple PDFs into one is arguably the most common PDF task. Our Merge PDF tool lets you upload, reorder, and merge any number of PDF files in seconds. Perfect for combining chapters, invoices, or multi-part forms.
2. Split PDF โ Extract What You Need
Use the Split PDF tool to extract a specific page range from a large document, or to break a PDF into individual pages.
3. Lock PDF โ Protect Sensitive Documents
The Lock PDF tool adds AES encryption with a password of your choice. Send contracts, medical records, and financial documents with confidence.
4. Watermark PDF โ Brand and Protect Your Content
Apply a "CONFIDENTIAL", "DRAFT", or custom text watermark to every page of a PDF with the Watermark PDF tool.
5. PDF to Word โ Make PDFs Editable
The PDF to Word converter extracts the text content of a PDF into an editable .docx file for updating older documents or repurposing content.
6. Rotate PDF โ Fix Orientation
Scanned documents frequently come out sideways. The Rotate PDF tool corrects orientation for individual pages or the entire document.
7. PDF Signature Adder โ Sign Without Printing
The PDF Signature Adder lets you draw, type, or upload a signature and place it anywhere on a PDF.
8. OCR Image to Text โ Extract Text from Scans
When a PDF is a scanned image, text cannot be selected. Our OCR tool recognizes and extracts the text content.
9. PDF Metadata Viewer and Remover
Before sharing a PDF externally, check what metadata it contains. Use the PDF Metadata Remover to strip author names, editing history, and other hidden information.
10. Word Counter and Character Counter
For writers and content creators โ our Word Counter and Character Counter provide instant word count, character count, and estimated reading time.