Every tool you need to work with PDFs
100% secure, private, and client-side. Your files never leave your computer. Everything is processed instantly in your web browser.
Organize PDF
Delete, reorder, duplicate, rotate, or insert blank pages into your PDF visually.
Merge PDF
Combine multiple PDF files into a single document in any order you choose.
Split PDF
Extract specific pages or page ranges from a PDF, or split all pages into separate files.
Compress PDF
Reduce the file size of your PDF documents by optimizing and scaling images client-side.
Edit PDF
Add custom text overlays to document pages, drag, size, and stamp them.
OCR PDF
Extract text from scanned PDF documents locally using built-in OCR.
PDF to JPG
Extract all pages in a PDF file into separate high-quality JPG/PNG images.
JPG to PDF
Convert JPG, PNG, and WebP images into PDF format with custom sizes and page layouts.
Sign PDF
E-Sign documents client-side: draw, type, or load an image signature onto pages.
Rotate PDF
Rotate individual pages or all pages of a PDF visually and save the changes.
Watermark
Stamp custom text or images onto your PDF pages with adjustable opacity, angle, and position.
Page Numbers
Add page numbers to your PDF documents with customizable placement, size, and fonts.
Protect PDF
Encrypt your PDF documents with owner and user passwords to restrict unauthorized access.
Unlock PDF
Decrypt and remove password protection from PDFs so you can access them without prompt.
Redact & Sanitize
Permanently black out sensitive text/data and strip document metadata for complete privacy.
AI PDF Summarizer & Chat
Summarize PDFs and ask questions in natural language 100% locally in your browser.
Word/TXT to PDF
Convert Microsoft Word (.docx) and plain text (.txt) files into high-quality PDFs client-side.
PDF to Word
Convert PDF files to editable Microsoft Word (.docx) documents entirely in your browser.
Flatten PDF
Remove interactive form fields and annotations, converting them to static content.
Compare PDF
Compare two PDF documents side by side and visually highlight all differences.
Repair PDF
Attempt to recover and rebuild corrupted or damaged PDF files in your browser.
Why LocalPDF is Different
Most online PDF tools upload your files to remote servers for processing. LocalPDF takes a fundamentally different approach: every single operation (compression, merging, splitting, OCR, signing, converting) runs entirely inside your web browser using WebAssembly and modern JavaScript APIs. Your documents never leave your device.
Zero Server Uploads
Your PDF files are processed entirely on your device. No file is ever transmitted to any server, not ours, not anyone's. What you edit stays on your computer.
Instant Processing
There are no upload queues or server wait times. Processing begins the moment you click, limited only by your device's own speed, which for most tasks is near-instant.
Works Offline
Once the page has loaded, you can disconnect from the internet and continue using all tools. Compress, merge, sign, or convert PDFs with no active connection required.
Completely Free
Every tool is free to use without subscription, account creation, or file size restrictions. No watermarks are added to your output files.
How LocalPDF Works
Select a Tool
Choose from 21 specialized PDF tools: merge, split, compress, OCR, sign, convert, and more.
Upload Your File
Drop your PDF (or images) into the tool. The file is loaded into your browser's memory and goes nowhere else.
Configure & Process
Adjust settings for your task and click the action button. WebAssembly libraries process the document locally at native speed.
Download the Result
Your processed file is saved directly to your device. No sign-in, no email required, no waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are LocalPDF tools really free with no catch?
Yes. All 21 tools are completely free with no subscription, no file size limits, no watermarks on output files, and no account required. The site is supported by non-intrusive advertising that does not affect your document processing.
What does "client-side processing" mean for my privacy?
Client-side processing means all computation happens on your own device (client) rather than on a remote server. When you compress or merge a PDF, the bytes of your document never travel over the internet. They are read from your local file system, processed in the browser's sandboxed memory, and saved back to your downloads folder as a completely local round-trip.
What types of files can I work with?
LocalPDF supports PDF documents for all primary tools. Additional formats supported include JPEG, PNG, and WebP images (for JPG to PDF conversion), Microsoft Word .docx files, plain text .txt files, and Markdown .md files (for Word-to-PDF conversion).
Does LocalPDF work on mobile devices and tablets?
Yes. LocalPDF is fully responsive and works in modern mobile browsers on iOS and Android. All tools function on phones and tablets, though a desktop or laptop provides a more comfortable editing experience for tasks like signing or organizing pages.
Can I use LocalPDF for commercial or professional documents?
Absolutely. LocalPDF is suitable for professional use including contracts, financial reports, legal documents, medical records, and business communications. Because processing is local, there is no data exposure risk, which is a key requirement when handling confidential business material.