Browser processing - 13 tools
Files stay on your device. Results are created in the current browser session.
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Private PDF Tools That Work
Compress, merge, split and organize PDF files with clear privacy controls and no unnecessary steps.
No account required for core tools
Each tool shows its processing mode
Browser tools keep files on your device
Checks format, size, page count, forms, and encryption markers locally.
No processing starts until you open a specific tool and choose settings.
Some PDFToolkit tools process files locally in your browser, while other tools require server processing. Each tool shows its actual processing mode before you choose a file.
Server processing - 4 tools
Files are uploaded temporarily for the requested processing task.
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Organize pages
Reorder, rotate, remove, extract, number, and crop PDF pages with live tools that match page management tasks.
Extract content
Extract selectable text, supported embedded images, or full-page image exports with tools that keep each output type separate.
Protect and clean
Use only verified live tools for passwords, visible labels, supported annotations, and supported metadata cleanup.
Core live tools
These tools are the first phase focus because they have passed file selection, processing, result creation, and download checks.
Live
Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size for email, forms, and online uploads with clear compression choices.
PDF to PDF - Server processing
StartLiveMerge PDF
Combine multiple PDF files into one document, with file ordering before processing.
PDF to PDF - Browser processing
StartLiveOrganize PDF
Reorder, rotate, delete, and copy PDF pages by entering page numbers before sharing or archiving.
PDF to PDF - Browser processing
StartLiveSplit PDF
Extract selected pages or plan page ranges from a PDF.
PDF to PDF, ZIP - Browser processing
StartLiveJPG to PDF
Convert JPG or PNG images into a PDF with page orientation and margin controls.
JPG, JPEG, PNG to PDF - Server processing
StartLivePDF to JPG
Export PDF pages as JPG images for previews, thumbnails, and image-only upload forms.
PDF to JPG, ZIP - Server processing
StartLiveWatermark PDF
Add text watermarks to selected PDF pages for drafts, review status, or internal distribution.
PDF to PDF - Browser processing
StartLiveProtect PDF
Add password protection to a PDF and review password strength guidance before processing.
PDF to PDF - Server processing
StartStep 1
Choose a tool
Start with the exact task: compression, page order, page extraction, image export, or password protection.
Step 2
Adjust settings
Review file type, size limits, page ranges, image export mode, or password fields before processing.
Step 3
Check and download
Open the result, compare size or pages, then download. The site does not auto-download files.
What we do not claim
PDFToolkit does not publish invented processing counts, success rates, or security certifications. Server-processed tools describe their current temporary file handling on the Security and Privacy pages.
Live tools are separated from beta and guide-only pages.
Temporary download URLs are not created as indexable pages.
Complex conversion and AI workflows are not promoted as core live tools.
PDF Guides
Practical guides for file size, conversion quality, OCR, privacy, and troubleshooting.
How-to4 min readFile size and upload
How to compress a PDF for email
Reduce an email attachment while keeping the pages readable enough to review.
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Compress PDF: Live / Server processingSplit PDF: Live / Browser processing
Updated 2026-07-08
How-to5 min readScans, text and OCR
How to convert scanned PDF to editable Word
Understand why OCR is needed before a scanned PDF can become editable Word text.
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PDF OCR: Guide only / No file processingPDF to Word: Guide only / No file processing
Updated 2026-07-08
Decision guide4 min readConversion and formatting
PDF vs DOCX: which format should you use?
Choose PDF or DOCX based on whether the document needs stable sharing or active editing.
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Word to PDF: Guide only / No file processingPDF to Word: Guide only / No file processing
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PDFToolkit FAQ
Are files processed in the browser or on the server?
Some PDFToolkit tools process files locally in your browser, while other tools require server processing. Each tool shows its actual processing mode before you choose a file.
Do I need an account to use the core PDF tools?
No. The core PDF tools can be used without creating an account.
Why are some PDF tools marked beta or guide only?
Complex workflows such as OCR, AI review, signatures, and layout conversion need stricter quality checks. They are not promoted as fully live until they pass the same end-to-end checks as the core tools.
What should I check before sharing a result?
Open the downloaded file and confirm page order, image quality, visible text, file size, and whether the document contains private information.
Which tool should I start with?
Use Compress PDF for file size, Merge PDF for packets, Split or Extract PDF for page work, JPG to PDF for images, and Protect PDF when a file needs an access password.