Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly and JavaScript. Your files never leave your device, which makes the tools private and fast.

Do I need to install anything?

No installation is required. The tools work in any modern browser on desktop or mobile.

What can I do with these PDF tools?

You can merge, split, extract and delete pages, rotate and reorder pages, convert images to PDF, export PDF pages as PNG or JPG, add watermarks and page numbers, edit metadata, crop, compress, password protect and unlock PDFs.

100% in-browser, private & free

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Every PDF tool you need, right in your browser. Private, instant and always free.

Private by design Works offline Always free Any device

Why use BeginThings PDF Tools?

Most online PDF tools quietly upload your documents to a server. Ours do not. Every tool on this page runs entirely inside your browser using open-source WebAssembly and JavaScript engines, so your files never leave your computer or phone. That makes them faster, more private, and usable even when you are offline. There are no accounts, no daily limits, no watermarks and no fees.

Total privacyFiles are processed locally and are never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone.

Instant & offlineNo round trips to a server means results are immediate, even with no internet.

No limitsProcess as many files as you like, as often as you like, completely free.

Open standardsBuilt on pdf-lib, PDF.js and jsPDF, the same trusted libraries used across the web.

How to use the PDF tools

Pick a toolChoose any tool from the grid above, from merging to compressing to protecting.

Add your filesDrag and drop your PDF or images, or tap to browse. They stay on your device.

Set optionsAdjust page ranges, angles, watermark text or quality to fit your needs.

DownloadProcess and save the result instantly. Nothing is ever uploaded.

Every tool in this free PDF suite

This suite covers the everyday PDF jobs people pay other sites for. Merge PDF combines several files into one. Split and Extract pages pull out the pages you need, while Delete pages removes the ones you do not. Organize gives you a visual board to reorder, rotate and remove pages by drag and drop. Rotate fixes sideways scans. Images to PDF turns JPG, PNG and WebP photos into a clean document, and PDF to JPG/PNG exports each page as an image. Extract text pulls readable text out of a PDF. Watermark, Page numbers and Edit metadata brand and label your documents. Crop trims margins, Compress shrinks file size, and Protect and Unlock add or remove password protection.

Frequently asked questions

Are these PDF tools really free?

Yes. Every tool is completely free with no signup, no watermark and no limits. BeginThings builds free, privacy-first browser tools.

Do my files get uploaded anywhere?

No. All processing happens in your browser. Your files never leave your device, which is why the tools are private and work offline.

Will it work on my phone?

Yes. The tools are fully responsive and work in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no fixed limit, but very large files use your device memory. Most everyday documents process in seconds.

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