PDF tools for everyday work and very large files
Crop, merge, split, sign, and make scans searchable. Preview your changes, reuse a workflow, and keep your PDF documents on your device—never uploaded to our servers.
For larger jobs, Progressive processing works page by page to reduce memory use, with direct-to-file saving where supported.
Combine multiple PDF actions
Build a PDF Workflow
Add, arrange, and configure PDF actions, preview each stage, then save the finished result.
Start with one PDF task
Choose a focused tool when you only need one action.
Photo to PDF
Turn photos and image folders into clean, searchable PDFs.
- •Accept multiple images or folders
- •Process images locally with no upload
- •Detect page borders
- •Correct photographed-page perspective
- •Detect text orientation
OCR Text Recognition
Make scanned PDFs searchable, selectable, and easier to copy from.
- •Make PDF scans searchable and text selectable
- •Copy text from scanned PDFs without retyping
- •Choose overlay OCR or text-only output
- •Support for 100+ languages
- •Process scans locally with no PDF upload
Sign PDF
Create and add your signature to PDF documents.
- •Draw your signature
- •Place multiple stamps
- •Resize and reposition
- •Sign PDFs without uploading them
- •Batch sign multiple documents
Add Text
Draw boxes and overlay text on your PDF pages.
- •Fill out forms manually
- •Add notes or comments
- •Cover existing text with new text
- •Label images or diagrams
- •Batch process multiple files
Draw on PDF
Draw freehand lines and notes directly on PDF pages.
- •Draw with a mouse, pen, or finger
- •Choose pen colors and widths
- •Move and resize saved strokes
- •Repeat a drawing across pages
- •Save settings and batch process matching PDFs
Highlight
Highlight words, draw marker strokes, or mark rectangular areas.
- •Select words to highlight
- •Draw rectangles and freehand marker strokes
- •Choose colors and transparency
- •Repeat highlights across pages
- •Save settings and batch process matching PDFs
Merge & Organize
Combine multiple PDFs and rearrange them effortlessly.
- •Join separate contract annexes
- •Combine monthly bank statements
- •Assemble short or multi-chapter reports
- •Merge signed pages back into a document
- •Receive files from other tools
Split PDF
Split PDFs by pages, repeated text, or fixed page counts.
- •Choose visual split points
- •Split every N pages
- •Split by repeated text
- •Separate invoices from one PDF
- •Batch apply one split setup
Split Book Spreads
Turn two-page book scans into single pages.
- •Split every spread through its centre
- •Keep pages in left-then-right order
- •Remove one gutter across the document
- •Preview original and result pages
- •Save one single-page PDF
Extract Pages
Save one page or selected pages from a PDF.
- •Pull signature pages from contracts
- •Save one page from a PDF
- •Extract receipts from scanned batches
- •Save selected pages as one PDF
- •Batch extract recurring page positions
Extract Fields
Turn fixed named PDF fields into structured Excel or CSV rows.
- •Draw fixed regions for named scalar fields
- •Export the same typed columns to XLSX or CSV
- •Review missing and invalid values before export
- •Reuse field recipes across matching PDFs
- •Process PDF contents locally with no document upload
Crop
Remove empty margins and white space from your PDFs.
- •Trim messy scanner borders
- •Remove printer bleed marks
- •Focus viewing area on content
- •Standardize varied page sizes
- •Batch crop multiple files
Add Margins
Fit PDF content inside adjustable empty page margins.
- •Drag four visual margin lines
- •Fit page content proportionally
- •Use one setting, odd/even settings, or individual pages
- •Keep links aligned with the fitted content
- •Process PDFs on your device
Hide Content
Blur, pixelate, or cut out selected PDF areas.
- •Hide medical details before secure download
- •Cover private financial figures
- •Cover outdated labels or logos
- •Prepare selected areas for flattened output
- •Export processing config
Remove Content
Delete selected PDF content or remove all raster images.
- •Remove selected text, images, and artwork
- •Remove raster images throughout a PDF
- •Drop unused image data to reduce file size
- •Click content or drag across an area to select it
- •Process PDFs on your device
Flatten to Image
Convert PDF pages to fixed images and make text non-selectable.
- •Convert each PDF page to an image
- •Make text non-selectable
- •Prevent direct copy and paste
- •Create scanned-style PDFs
- •Preserve the final visual layout
Combine Pages
Consolidate multiple pages into single pages (2-up, 4-up).
- •Create 2-up reading layouts
- •Fit 4 presentation slides per page
- •Prepare flashcards for printing
- •Condense drafts to save paper
- •Save layout configuration
Reorder Pages
Move PDF pages into the right order with a visual preview.
- •Move pages up and down
- •Fix scanning order mistakes
- •Organize presentation slides
- •Curate document sequence
- •Optional page-number sort
Compare PDF
Find textual differences between two PDF versions.
- •Spot changes in contract drafts
- •Verify wording updates in document drafts
- •Audit financial report versions
- •Review collaborative edits
- •Side-by-side synchronized view
Delete Pages
Remove blank, duplicate, cover, or other unwanted PDF pages.
- •Remove accidental blank pages
- •Delete unwanted pages visually
- •Delete first or last N pages
- •Find pages by text phrase
- •Clean up scanned document packs
Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size by compressing photos and scans.
- •Gentle, Balanced, and Strong compression
- •Preview compressed pages before saving
- •Keep text selectable and searchable
- •See file size savings and image changes
- •PDF documents stay on your device
Reading Colors
Change PDF background and text colors for more comfortable reading.
- •Warm Paper, Sepia, Soft Gray, Dusk, and Night styles
- •Adjust the color strength and compare with the original
- •Keep text selectable and searchable
- •Keep images and graphics unchanged or invert supported photos, scans, and vector artwork
- •Open the finished PDF in other reader apps
Save Toner
Lighten PDFs before printing while keeping important edges readable.
- •Smart Lightening + Outline (Default)
- •Process Whole Document Automatically
- •Adjustable Ink Reduction
- •Independent Area Settings
- •Export toner saving recipe
Add Image
Add logos, seals, image stamps, or scanned initials to PDF pages.
- •Add a company logo to PDFs
- •Insert PNG, JPEG, or WebP files
- •Create watermarks with opacity and rotation
- •Place seals or approval stamps
- •Resize and reposition images
Straighten Pages
Automatically detect and straighten crooked or skewed scanned pages.
- •Fix crooked scanned receipts
- •Straighten quick mobile document photos
- •Correct skewed textbook scans
- •Improve text readability for OCR
- •Auto-detect skew angle
Rotate Pages
Check current rotation and turn pages in 90-degree steps.
- •Fix sideways scanned pages
- •Fix orientation of the scan
- •Correct upside-down handouts
- •Normalize mixed page orientation
- •Batch rotate repeated document sets
Add Page Numbers
Add sequential page numbers with size and style controls.
- •Adjust font size
- •Use bold or italic styling
- •Draggable vertical positioning
- •Instant preview of results
- •Export numbering config
Resize Pages
Set every PDF page to A4 or US Letter.
- •Set every page to A4 or US Letter
- •Choose portrait or landscape
- •Fit and centre visible page content proportionally
- •Add white space where page shapes differ
- •Process PDFs on your device
Need a Custom PDF Solution?
Talk to us about PDF work beyond the available Actions
- •Discuss a PDF workflow built around your business process.
- •Explore enterprise integration or self-hosted deployment.
- •Ask about a dedicated desktop solution.
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UK GDPR Compliant
Secure PDF Tools complies with UK GDPR for the personal data we process.
- • Clear privacy information
- • Consent controls where required
- • Data minimisation by design
Documents Stay on Your Device
PDF contents are processed locally rather than by our servers.
- • No PDF upload
- • No server-side document processing
- • No document storage on our servers
Enterprise-Safe PDF Processing
Work with confidential business documents without sending PDF contents to our servers.
- • Legal contracts and NDAs
- • Financial records
- • Medical records
