PDF tools for merge, split, and convert
Work with PDFs directly in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to our servers — files are processed on your device.
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How they fit together
A sensible working order
- 01Merge multiple PDFs into one file with drag-and-drop file ordering.
- 02Split or extract pages using visual selection or range syntax like 1,3,5-8.
- 03Reorder, rotate, and delete pages in Organize PDF or the PDF Studio workspace.
- 04Convert JPG/PNG photos to PDF or export PDF pages as JPG images — all locally.
PDF workflow
Merge, split, organize, and convert PDFs without uploading files
PDF tools on Useful Tools Online run locally in your browser. That means faster processing, stronger privacy, and no server-side file retention for core operations.
Decision path
- 1Upload your PDF or images — processing stays on your device.
- 2Use Organize PDF or PDF Studio when you need thumbnails and page-level control.
- 3Download the result when previews look correct.
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- No signup required for core tools
- Browser-first workflows where possible
- Clear examples, assumptions, and next steps
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- PDF StudioFull-page PDF editor — annotate, sign, watermark, and organize pages in the browser.
- Rotate PDFRotate all pages or a selection by 90°, 180°, or 270°.
- Delete PDF PagesRemove unwanted pages and export a trimmed PDF.
- Extract PDF PagesSave selected pages as a new PDF document.
- PDF to JPGConvert PDF pages to JPG images — multi-page exports as ZIP.
- Sign PDFDraw or upload a visual signature and place it on your PDF.
- Watermark PDFAdd a diagonal or centred text watermark to every page.
- Add Page Numbers to PDFNumber pages with start value, position, and optional prefix.
- Add Text to PDFPlace new overlay text on a page — does not edit existing PDF text.
- Compress PDFReduce PDF size with local compression and honest before/after metrics.
- Fill PDF FormFill AcroForm fields — text, checkbox, and dropdown where verified.
- Word to PDFConvert Word documents to PDF with secure temporary server processing.
- Excel to PDFConvert Excel spreadsheets to PDF — formulas export as values.
- PowerPoint to PDFConvert PowerPoint slides to a static PDF.
- Markdown to PDFWrite Markdown and export a PDF locally with sanitized HTML.
- PDF to PNGConvert PDF pages to PNG images with page selection and ZIP export.
- PDF to TextExtract selectable text from digital PDFs in your browser.
- PDF InfoInspect pages, size, metadata, and encryption locally.
- PDF MetadataView and edit PDF title, author, subject, and keywords.
- Remove PDF MetadataRemove standard PDF document metadata for privacy.
- Crop PDFCrop PDF page margins with a visual preview.
- Compare PDFsCompare two PDFs visually — side-by-side, overlay, or difference.
- Batch PDF ToolsCompress multiple PDFs locally with per-file status and ZIP download.
PDF & Documents — questions
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. Every tool in this category opens, edits and writes PDFs directly in your browser — nothing leaves your device.
What happens to formatted PDFs when I compress them?
The compressor rebuilds page streams and downsamples images, which can slightly reduce image fidelity at aggressive quality levels. Text stays selectable and searchable at every level.
Can I process several PDFs at once?
Yes — merging, compressing and PDF-to-image conversion accept multiple files. The batch workspace is linked at the top of this page.