Question 1

Are my files safe when using PDF Tools?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Browser-based tools (merge, split, rotate, watermark, etc.) process files entirely on your device — nothing is ever uploaded. Server-side tools (compress, protect, unlock, Word/Excel/PPT conversion) delete your files from the server immediately after processing.

Question 2

Is PDF Tools free?

Accepted Answer

Browser-based tools are free to start with no watermarks. Server-side processing, larger files, batch workflows, and higher usage limits are available on paid Pro access.

Question 3

What PDF tools are available?

Accepted Answer

PDF Tools offers free tools including Merge PDF, Split PDF, Extract Pages, Delete Pages, Reorder Pages, Organize PDF, Compress PDF, Rotate PDF, Watermark PDF, Add Page Numbers, PDF to JPG, JPG to PDF, PDF to Text, HTML to PDF, Word to PDF, Excel to PDF, PowerPoint to PDF, PDF to Word, PDF to PowerPoint, PDF to Excel, Crop PDF, Sign PDF, Repair PDF, Protect PDF, Unlock PDF, OCR PDF, PDF to PDF/A, PDF Forms, Edit PDF, Scan to PDF, Compare PDF, Redact PDF, AI Summarizer, and Translate PDF.

Question 4

Do I need to create an account or sign up?

Accepted Answer

No account or sign-up is required. Simply visit the tool page, upload your file, and download the result. It works instantly in your browser.

Question 5

How do I reduce PDF file size online?

Accepted Answer

Use the Compress PDF tool. Upload your PDF, choose a compression level (high, balanced, or minimal), and download the compressed file. Powered by Ghostscript for up to 80% size reduction.

Question 6

Can I convert Word, Excel, or PowerPoint to PDF?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PDF Tools supports converting .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, and .pptx files to PDF using LibreOffice on the server. The original formatting is preserved and files are deleted immediately after conversion.

Question 7

Which tools work offline?

Accepted Answer

Merge, Split, Extract Pages, Delete Pages, Reorder Pages, Rotate, Watermark, Add Page Numbers, PDF to JPG, JPG to PDF, and PDF to Text all run entirely in your browser and work offline after the page loads.

Question 8

What browsers are supported?

Accepted Answer

All modern browsers are supported: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. No extensions, plugins, or software installation needed.

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