PDF Utilities
85 free tools
Complete PDF toolkit - merge, split, compress, rotate, watermark, edit and manage PDF files online for free.
PDF is the standard format for professional documents — contracts, invoices, reports, certificates, and official communications. Working with PDFs used to require Adobe Acrobat or other paid software. Our browser-based PDF utilities cover every common PDF operation: convert, compress, merge, split, protect, and extract.
All tools link to industry-trusted PDF processing engines (PDF24, ILovePDF, Smallpdf) with detailed instructions so you get the best possible output quality. For print-to-PDF conversion, your browser's built-in print function is the most reliable option and works on every page.
PDF Merger15
Merge PDF Files
Combine multiple PDF files into a single document in seconds. Free browser-based tool — no software to install, no account required, files never leave your device.
Merge PDF Pages
Choose specific pages from multiple PDF files and combine them into one document. Enter page ranges like 1-3, 5, 7-9 to include only the pages you need.
Merge PDF Alternating
Merge two PDFs by interleaving their pages in alternating order — page 1 from file A, page 1 from file B, page 2 from A, page 2 from B. The standard fix for double-sided scans.
Merge PDF by Bookmarks
Merge multiple PDF files while preserving their bookmark structures. The combined document keeps all chapter and section navigation intact for easy reading.
Batch Merge PDF
Merge a large batch of PDF files into a single document in one operation. Upload dozens of PDFs simultaneously and consolidate them without clicking merge multiple times.
Merge PDF Online
Merge PDF files directly in your browser — no software download, no account, no server upload. Works on any device with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.
Merge PDF with TOC
Merge multiple PDF files and automatically generate a table of contents page listing each source document and its starting page number in the combined PDF.
Merge Scanned PDFs
Combine scanned PDF documents — image-based PDFs from flatbed or document scanners — into a single file while preserving scan quality and original resolution.
Append PDF
Add pages from one PDF to the end of another. Append a signature page, appendix, or addendum to an existing PDF without recreating the whole document.
Prepend PDF
Insert pages at the beginning of a PDF document. Add a cover page, title page, or disclaimer before the existing content without modifying the original file.
Interleave PDF Pages
Interleave pages from two PDFs in A-B-A-B order — the standard fix for double-sided document scans produced by a single-sided flatbed or sheet-fed scanner.
Merge PDF with Page Numbers
Merge multiple PDF files into one document and stamp continuous sequential page numbers across all merged pages. Choose a custom starting number before processing.
Merge PDF and Compress
Combine multiple PDF files into one document and reduce the file size with compression — all in a single step. No installation or sign-up required.
Merge PDF Portfolio
Create a PDF Portfolio — a single PDF container that holds multiple documents as separate, organised attachments, each viewable independently within a PDF reader.
Merge PDF Form Fields
Merge PDF documents that contain fillable form fields while preserving all fields, their names, and entered values. Prevents the field conflicts that occur in standard PDF merges.
PDF Splitter13
Split PDF
Split a PDF into multiple separate files by specifying custom page ranges. Each range becomes its own PDF — ideal for breaking up large reports, manuals, or combined document sets.
Split PDF by Size
Automatically split a PDF into multiple files, each under a target file size you specify. The ideal solution when you need to email a large PDF that exceeds attachment limits.
Split PDF by Bookmarks
Split a PDF at its bookmark boundaries, producing one separate file per chapter or section. Perfect for distributing individual chapters from a combined manual or ebook.
Split PDF Every N Pages
Split a PDF into equal-sized chunks by specifying how many pages per chunk. A 50-page PDF split every 10 pages produces five 10-page files automatically.
Split PDF Odd Even
Separate a PDF into two files: one containing all odd-numbered pages and one containing all even-numbered pages. Essential for preparing documents for double-sided printing on single-sided printers.
Remove PDF Pages
Delete specific pages from a PDF document and save the result as a new file. Enter the page numbers or ranges you want removed and the tool returns the same document with those pages gone.
Reorder PDF Pages
Change the sequence of pages in a PDF without removing any content. Drag and drop pages into the correct order or enter the new page sequence manually before saving.
Rotate PDF Pages
Fix sideways or upside-down pages in a PDF by rotating them 90°, 180°, or 270°. Rotate all pages at once or target specific page numbers individually.
Crop PDF Pages
Trim white borders or unwanted margins from PDF pages by adjusting the crop box. Ideal for removing excessive whitespace from scanned documents or reducing page margins for printing.
Split PDF Vertically
Split each page of a PDF down the centre into left and right halves. A 10-page PDF becomes a 20-page PDF with each original page appearing as two narrower pages — ideal for converting A3 spreads into A4 pages.
Split PDF Horizontally
Split each page of a PDF across the horizontal centre into top and bottom halves. Converts landscape A4 pages into portrait pages, or doubles the page count for printing narrow strips.
Burst PDF
Explode a multi-page PDF into individual single-page PDF files. A 50-page PDF produces 50 separate one-page PDFs, all packaged in a ZIP file for easy download.
PDF Page Organizer
A visual drag-and-drop PDF page manager. Reorder, rotate, and delete pages in one interface using page thumbnails — then save the reorganised document in one click.
PDF Compressor10
Compress PDF
Reduce the file size of any PDF with Low, Medium, or High compression. Balances visual quality against file size reduction — ideal for PDFs that are too large to share or upload.
Compress PDF to 1MB
Compress a PDF to under 1 MB specifically for email sharing. Gmail, Outlook, and WhatsApp enforce attachment size limits — this tool targets the most common threshold automatically.
Compress PDF to 100KB
Aggressively compress a PDF to under 100 KB for upload portals and government websites that enforce strict file size limits. Maximum compression is applied to meet the smallest common threshold.
Optimize PDF for Web
Optimise a PDF for web delivery by enabling Fast Web View (linearization), which allows the first page to render before the whole file downloads. Also reduces overall file size.
PDF Image Compression
Compress only the images embedded in a PDF without affecting its text or vector graphics. Choose JPEG quality and downsampling settings to reduce file size while keeping text crisp.
PDF Font Subsetting
Reduce PDF file size by subsetting embedded fonts — keeping only the glyph data actually used in the document and removing unused characters. Effective for PDFs with large embedded font sets.
PDF Linearization
Linearize a PDF to enable progressive web streaming. The internal byte ordering is restructured so browsers can serve individual pages on demand without downloading the full file first.
Compress Scanned PDF
Compress scanned PDF documents — which are image-heavy by nature — using compression algorithms suited to scan characteristics like JBIG2 for black-and-white text and JPEG 2000 for colour scans.
PDF Quality Optimizer
Find the optimal balance between file size and visual quality. The tool shows a preview of compression results at different settings so you can choose the best tradeoff before downloading.
Batch Compress PDF
Apply the same compression settings to multiple PDF files in one operation. Upload a batch of PDFs, choose a compression level, and download all compressed results as a single ZIP file.
PDF Editor15
Edit PDF Text
Modify text directly in PDF content streams — correct typos, update dates, change names, or edit body copy in an existing PDF without converting it to Word first.
Edit PDF Images
Replace or resize images already embedded in a PDF — swap out a logo, update a product photo, or resize an image that is affecting page layout, without recreating the document.
Add Text to PDF
Add new text boxes on top of PDF pages — insert labels, annotations, correction notes, or any custom text at any position without modifying the original page content.
Add Image to PDF
Insert a new image — company logo, signature, photo, rubber stamp, or QR code — at any position on any page of a PDF, at a specified size and opacity.
Add Page Numbers
Stamp sequential page numbers onto PDF pages at a chosen position: bottom centre, bottom right, top centre, or custom. Set the starting page number and font size before applying.
Add Header Footer
Add repeating text headers and footers to all or selected pages of a PDF. Supports three-column layout (left, centre, right), date/time tokens, and page number placeholders.
Add Watermark
Add a diagonal text watermark (CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, COPY) or image watermark (company logo) across all PDF pages. Control opacity, font size, and rotation angle.
Remove Watermark
Detect and remove watermark overlays from PDF pages. Works on text watermarks and semi-transparent image overlays that were added as annotation or content layers.
Highlight PDF Text
Highlight and annotate text in a PDF with coloured highlight marks, underlines, or strikethroughs. Add sticky note comments to flagged passages for review and collaboration.
Sign PDF
Add an electronic signature to a PDF — draw your signature with a mouse or finger, type your name in a signature font, or upload an image of your handwritten signature.
Fill PDF Form
Fill out interactive form fields in a PDF online — type into text boxes, check checkboxes, select dropdowns, and add radio button answers, then save the completed form.
Flatten PDF
Flatten a PDF to permanently merge all form fields, annotations, and overlays into the page content. The result is a static, non-editable PDF where all filled values and signatures are burned in.
Redact PDF
Permanently remove sensitive text, names, numbers, and images from a PDF by selecting areas to black out. Unlike watermarks, redaction removes the underlying data — it cannot be copy-pasted or recovered.
PDF OCR
Add a searchable text layer to scanned PDF pages using Optical Character Recognition. The document looks identical but text can now be selected, copied, and found by Ctrl+F search.
Add Bookmark to PDF
Manually add named bookmark entries to a PDF, each pointing to a specific page. Build a navigable document outline for long reports, manuals, and ebooks that lack a chapter navigation sidebar.
PDF Security15
Protect PDF
Add an open password to a PDF so recipients must enter it before viewing the document. Set a strong password and the PDF will be unreadable to anyone without it.
Unlock PDF
Remove the open password from a PDF you have legitimate access to. Enter the current password and download an unlocked copy you can share or work with without entering credentials each time.
Encrypt PDF
Apply AES-256 encryption to a PDF for strong file-level security. Specify open and owner passwords to control both access and usage permissions in a single operation.
Decrypt PDF
Remove AES encryption from a PDF using the owner or user password, producing an unencrypted copy. Useful when you need to process a secured PDF with tools that require an unencrypted input.
PDF Permission Password
Set an owner/permissions password on a PDF to control what users can do: restrict printing, copying of text, commenting, or form filling — without preventing them from opening the document.
PDF Digital Signature
Apply a cryptographic digital signature to a PDF using a PKI certificate. Unlike a visual e-signature, a digital signature mathematically proves authorship and detects any tampering after signing.
Verify PDF Signature
Check whether a digital signature on a PDF is cryptographically valid, whether the certificate is trusted, and whether the document has been modified after signing.
PDF Metadata Editor
View and edit PDF document properties — Title, Author, Subject, Keywords, Creator, Producer, and Creation Date — to update document attribution or correct metadata before distribution.
Remove PDF Metadata
Strip all metadata from a PDF for privacy — removes Author, creation timestamps, revision history, embedded GPS coordinates in images, and custom application data before sharing.
PDF Expiration
Embed an expiration mechanism in a PDF so the document displays a message or restricts access after a specified date. Uses PDF JavaScript to enforce time-limited document access.
PDF Copy Protection
Set the CopyContent permission flag to false on a PDF, disabling text selection and copy-paste in compliant PDF viewers. Prevents recipients from easily extracting your document text.
PDF Print Restriction
Restrict printing of a PDF by setting the Print permission flag — disable printing entirely or limit to low-resolution (draft) output only, while still allowing recipients to view the document.
PDF Certificate Security
Encrypt a PDF using a recipient's X.509 public-key certificate instead of a password. Only the certificate holder can decrypt the document using their private key — no shared password required.
PDF DRM
Apply Digital Rights Management policies to a PDF — limit view count, device count, access duration, and disable saving, printing, or copying. Provides time-limited and device-locked distribution control.
Secure PDF Redaction
Permanently redact sensitive content from a PDF and then apply password encryption in a single workflow. The information is both removed from the data and the file is secured against unauthorised viewing.
PDF Extractor15
Extract PDF Text
Extract all readable text from a PDF and save it as a plain .txt file. Useful for copying content into other applications, feeding text to analysis tools, or building search indexes.
Extract PDF Images
Save all images embedded in a PDF as individual files. Each image is extracted at its original resolution and saved as PNG or JPG — without re-rendering or quality loss.
Extract PDF Pages
Extract specific pages from a PDF and save them as a combined new PDF or individual separate files. Enter page ranges like 1-3, 5, 7-9 to cherry-pick exactly the content you need.
PDF to Images
Convert every page of a PDF into a raster image (JPG or PNG) by rendering each page at a specified DPI. Unlike extracting embedded images, this captures the full page including text, graphics, and layout.
Extract PDF Fonts
Save the embedded font files from a PDF as TrueType (.ttf), OpenType (.otf), or Type1 (.pfb) files. Useful for identifying which fonts a document uses or obtaining fonts needed for editing.
Extract PDF Links
Extract all hyperlinks from a PDF and export them as a CSV or plain text list. Shows the link URL and the page number where each link appears — useful for link audits and content migration.
Extract PDF Annotations
Export all annotation types from a PDF — highlights, underlines, sticky notes, strikethroughs, and drawing annotations — as a structured report showing author, date, page, and comment text.
Extract PDF Bookmarks
Export the bookmark/outline structure from a PDF as a plain text list or JSON file. Shows each bookmark title with its target page number — useful for creating a manual table of contents or auditing document structure.
Extract PDF Form Data
Export all filled form field values from a completed PDF form as CSV or JSON. Capture field names and their entered values for batch data collection or import into a database.
Extract PDF Comments
Extract all reviewer comments and notes from a PDF as a structured report, showing the author, date, page, and comment text for each note. Useful for document review workflows.
Extract PDF Attachments
Save all non-page file attachments embedded inside a PDF — spreadsheets, Word documents, images, or any file stored in the PDF Portfolio or attachment panel.
PDF Image Extractor HD
Extract embedded images from a PDF at their original, full resolution — no re-compression or downscaling. Ideal for pulling print-quality photos, scans, or graphics back out of a PDF for reuse.
Extract PDF to Word
Pull the text, headings, and layout of a PDF into an editable Word-compatible document, so you can revise content without retyping it from scratch.
Extract PDF Tables
Detect and extract tabular data from a PDF into structured Excel (.xlsx) or CSV files, preserving rows and columns instead of dumping raw text.
Batch Extract PDF
Extract text, images, or pages from multiple PDF files in one operation, instead of processing each PDF individually — built for repetitive extraction across a batch of documents.