Every PDF task,
zero friction.
Merge, split, compress, convert, edit, and secure PDF files — all in your browser. No watermarks, no signup, no file size limits. Your documents never leave your device.
Built different, by design
Every feature exists to solve a real problem with existing PDF tools. No bloat, no tricks, no hidden costs.
Privacy-First
Every PDF operation runs entirely in your browser. Your documents never leave your device — not even temporarily.
No Watermarks
Unlike iLovePDF and SmallPDF, we never add watermarks to your merged or converted files. Ever.
Lightning Fast
Client-side processing means instant results. No upload wait times, no server queues, no download delays.
Batch Processing
Merge multiple PDFs, compress batches, or convert entire folders — all at once, right in your browser.
No Signup Required
Open a tool and start using it. No accounts, no email walls, no credit cards. Just tools that work.
OCR Support
Scan and extract text from images and scanned PDFs. Create searchable PDF documents with built-in OCR.
23 tools, all in one place
From basic merges to advanced OCR and digital signatures — every PDF task you need, organized and ready.
Merge PDF
Combine multiple PDFs into one
Split PDF
Extract pages or split by ranges
Compress PDF
Reduce file size without quality loss
PDF to Word
Convert PDF to editable DOCX
PDF to JPG
Extract pages as images
Word to PDF
Convert DOCX to PDF instantly
JPG to PDF
Combine images into a PDF
Excel to PDF
Convert spreadsheets to PDF
Rotate PDF
Rotate pages 90°, 180°, or 270°
Add Page Numbers
Insert page numbers anywhere
PDF OCR
Make scanned PDFs searchable
PDF Redaction
Black out sensitive text permanently
PDF Comparison
Compare two PDFs side-by-side
Form Filler
Fill and edit PDF forms
Digital Signature
Sign PDFs with digital certificates
Metadata Editor
Edit PDF title, author, keywords
Three steps, that's it
No tutorials needed. PDFly is designed to be instantly usable by anyone.
Choose Your Tool
Select from 23 PDF tools — merge, split, compress, convert, edit, or secure. Every tool is one click away.
Upload Your PDF
Drag and drop or browse for your file. Everything stays in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server.
Download Results
Get your processed PDF instantly. No waiting, no watermarks, no email required. Just clean, ready-to-use files.
PDFly vs. the competition
See how PDFly stacks up against the most popular PDF tools on the web.
| Feature | PDFly | iLovePDF | SmallPDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermarks on free tier | Never | Yes | Yes |
| Signup required | No | Limited | Yes |
| File size limit | No limit | 25MB | 5MB |
| Tasks per hour | Unlimited | 2 tasks | 2 tasks |
| OCR included | Yes | Paid only | No |
| Privacy (client-side) | 100% | Server-side | Server-side |
| Batch processing | Free | Paid | Paid |
Who uses PDFly?
From students to legal professionals — PDFly serves anyone who works with PDF documents.
Students
Merge lecture notes, split readings by chapter, compress large textbooks for email, and convert PDFs to Word for editing.
Professionals
Combine reports, add page numbers, redact sensitive info, sign contracts digitally, and compress files for portals.
Designers
Convert design mockups, extract images from PDFs, rotate pages, and prepare print-ready documents.
Legal & Finance
Redact confidential information, add digital signatures, protect with passwords, and unlock protected documents.
Simple, honest pricing
Free forever for core tools. Premium for advanced features. No hidden fees, no auto-renew traps.
Free
Everything you need for everyday PDF tasks
- 11 core tools
- Unlimited usage
- No watermarks
- No signup required
- 100% client-side
- Batch processing
Premium
Advanced tools for power users and professionals
- All 23 tools
- PDF OCR & redaction
- Digital signatures
- Form filler
- PDF comparison
- Metadata editor
- Priority support
- No ads
Loved by millions
Real users, real results. Here's what people say about PDFly.
"I merge case files daily. PDFly is the only tool that doesn't watermark or limit me. It's become essential for my studies."
"The batch processing saves me hours every week. No more uploading sensitive contracts to random servers — it all stays in my browser."
"Converting client PDFs to editable formats has never been this fast. The OCR tool is surprisingly accurate for scanned documents."
Questions? Answered
Everything you need to know about PDFly and how it works.
Are my PDF files safe with PDFly?
Absolutely. PDFly runs 100% client-side, meaning your files are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded to any server. Your documents never leave your device.
Do you add watermarks to merged or converted PDFs?
Never. Unlike many competitors, PDFly does not add watermarks to any output — not on the free tier, not on premium. Your files come out clean.
Is there a file size limit?
No. Since processing happens in your browser, the only limit is your device's available memory. We've successfully processed PDFs over 500MB.
Do I need to create an account?
No account is required for any free tool. Simply open the tool and start using it. Premium features require a subscription but still no account creation hassle.
How does PDFly compare to iLovePDF or SmallPDF?
PDFly offers unlimited tasks (vs 2/hour on competitors), no watermarks, no file size limits, client-side privacy, and OCR — all for free. Competitors charge for these features.
Can I use PDFly offline?
Once the page is loaded, most tools work offline since processing is client-side. This makes PDFly reliable even with poor internet connections.
Your PDFs, your way
23 tools. No watermarks. No signup. No limits. Just open and go.
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