Private PDF tools — your PDFs never leave your device.
Merge, split, compress and convert PDFs — free, with no accounts and no limits. Every file is processed locally. Nothing is ever uploaded to a server.
Private PDF editor guide · Verify zero uploads · Compare private PDF sites
Truly private
Everything runs locally in JavaScript. Open your DevTools Network tab and watch — nothing uploads.
Free & unlimited
No sign-up, no daily caps and no watermarks on anything you make. Just open a tool and go.
Works offline
Once the page loads, the tools keep working with no connection. Your documents stay on your machine.
Every PDF tool you need.
Grouped by what you're trying to do. Each one opens, runs and finishes entirely on your device.
Combine multiple PDFs into one, free and instantly. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded to a server.
Split a PDF into separate files or extract a page range. Free and private. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded to a server.
Combine PDFs without sending them to any server — the merge runs entirely on your device.
Extract a specific page range from a PDF into a new file, privately in your browser.
Remove unwanted pages from a PDF and download the rest. Private, in-browser.
Drag to reorder PDF pages, then download. Free and private, in your browser.
Pull specific pages out of a PDF into a new file, privately in your browser. Free, no upload.
Turn JPG and PNG images into a single PDF. Reorder pages, then download. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded to a server.
Export each PDF page as a JPG image, bundled in a zip. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded to a server.
Extract a PDF's text into an editable Word (.docx) document. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded to a server.
Turn PNG images into a single PDF, one image per page. Free, private, in your browser.
Export each PDF page as a lossless PNG image, bundled in a zip. Free, in your browser.
Pull the text out of a PDF so you can copy, edit or reuse it. Free and private, in your browser.
Shrink PDF file size in your browser. Choose light or strong compression. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded to a server.
Reduce PDF size while keeping text crisp and selectable — use Light mode for lossless structure optimization.
Shrink a PDF so it fits under email attachment limits, right in your browser. Free, no upload.
Rotate PDF pages 90/180/270°, all or selected. Free. Everything runs locally in your browser — your file is never uploaded to a server.
Insert page numbers into a PDF — choose position and format. Free, in-browser.
Stamp text watermarks across PDF pages. Adjust opacity and angle. In-browser.
Rotate PDF pages and save the new orientation into the file so it stays fixed in every viewer. Free, in-browser.
Most "free" PDF sites upload your files. We don't have a server to upload to.
iLovePDF and Smallpdf send your documents to the cloud to process them. Private PDF (PdfToolbox) does the same work right here in your browser, so your documents are never uploaded — a safe, quick way to edit confidential contracts, invoices and scans on Windows, Mac, Chromebook or your phone.
Different trust.
Sites like LocalPDF, My Private PDF and PrivatePDFTools all say "zero uploads." Here's how Private PDF differs from that cluster.
Private PDF
- Verify zero uploads yourself — DevTools guide
- Truly free — no 10 MB cap, no 50 files/month
- No countdown timers or fake user counts
- 12+ tools: page numbers, watermarks, dual compress
- Cross-tool file continuity + project workspace
Typical "private PDF" clone
- Same hero copy — hard to tell apart
- Pro paywalls, file caps or premium upsells
- Unverifiable badges ("SOC 2", "military-grade")
- Overpromised AI / OCR without proof
- Canvas workspace — but often gated
Full comparison hub · vs LocalPDF · vs My Private PDF · vs PrivatePDFTools · vs PrivatePDFEdit
Questions, answered.
Everything you might want to know before you drop in a file.
Is PdfToolbox really free?
Yes — every tool on Private PDF is completely free with no sign-up, no daily limits and no watermarks. The tools run on your own device, so there's no server cost to charge for.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Every operation runs in your browser using JavaScript, so your files never leave your device. Open your browser's Network tab while you work and you'll see nothing is uploaded.
Do I need to create an account or install anything?
No account, no email and nothing to install. Open a tool in any modern browser and start working immediately.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once a page has loaded, the tools keep working with no connection — your documents are processed entirely on your machine.
Which PDF tools are available?
Merge, split, compress, rotate, delete and reorder pages, add watermarks and page numbers, convert JPG/PNG to PDF and back, extract text to Word, and remove a known password.