Free Online PDF Tools
100% Private · No Uploads · No Account
Merge, split, compress, watermark, redact, convert, and OCR your PDFs entirely in the browser. Your documents never leave your device.
PDF Password Remover
Unlock print, edit & copy restrictions
PDF Password Protector
AES-256 encryption with permission controls
PDF Compressor
Shrink file size with adjustable quality presets
PDF Merger
Combine multiple PDFs into one document
PDF Splitter
Split by page range, chunk size, or individual pages
PDF Watermark Tool
Stamp text or logo watermarks across pages
Secure PDF Redactor
Permanently remove sensitive text at pixel level
PDF to Excel Converter
Extract tables into Excel or CSV with OCR fallback
PDF to JPG Converter
Convert pages to JPG/PNG at 72–300 DPI
PDF Page Organizer
Reorder, rotate & delete pages with drag-and-drop
PDF OCR — Extract Text
Tesseract OCR for scanned PDFs · 16 languages
Why Use SimpleTool for PDFs?
Zero Server Uploads
pdf-lib, pdf.js, QPDF, and Tesseract.js all run as WebAssembly in your browser. No file ever touches a remote server.
No Account or Limits
Process as many PDFs as you need — no sign-up, no per-file fees, and no watermarks on output files.
Works Offline
Once the page loads, most tools work without an internet connection. Ideal for confidential documents on air-gapped laptops.
How SimpleTool Compares
| Feature | SimpleTool | iLovePDF | Smallpdf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Files stay on your device | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| No account required | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| No per-file limits | ✅ | ❌ (2/hr free) | ❌ (2/day free) |
| No watermarks on output | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ (free tier) |
| Works offline after load | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Pixel-level redaction | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| PDF → Excel with OCR | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these PDF tools really free?
Yes — every PDF tool on SimpleTool is completely free with no per-file limits, no account required, and no watermarks on output. The tools are ad-supported.
Do my PDF files get uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens in your browser using WebAssembly libraries like pdf-lib, pdf.js, QPDF, and Tesseract.js. Your files never leave your device — no server connection is opened during document processing.
What is the maximum PDF file size?
There is no hard file-size cap — the limit is your browser's available memory. Most modern browsers comfortably handle PDFs up to 200–300 MB. For very large files, close other tabs to free memory.
Can I use these tools on my phone?
Yes. All tools are fully responsive and work on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. File pickers use the native OS file dialog, and processed files download normally.
How does the PDF redactor differ from a black rectangle?
SimpleTool renders each page to a 300 DPI canvas via pdf.js, destroys the underlying pixel data, then rebuilds the PDF with pdf-lib. The original text under the redaction is gone at the pixel level — it cannot be recovered by removing an overlay.