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37 free PDF tools: merge, split, compress, convert, edit, OCR, view, sign, and more — how to convert PDF to PDF without installing software

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Merge PDF

Merge multiple PDF files into a single document. Fast, free, and secure.

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Split PDF

Split a PDF into multiple files or extract specific pages.

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Compress PDF

Compress PDF files while maintaining quality. Reduce size by up to 90%.

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Organize PDF

Reorder, delete, or add pages to your PDF.

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PDF to Word

Convert PDF to editable Word document.

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PDF to Excel

Convert PDF pages to editable Excel that matches the original layout.

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PDF to PowerPoint

Convert PDF pages to PowerPoint slides with editable text.

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PDF to JPG

Convert PDF pages to high-quality JPG images.

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PDF to PNG

Convert PDF pages to PNG images with transparency support.

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Word to PDF

Convert Word documents to PDF format.

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Excel to PDF

Convert Excel spreadsheets to PDF.

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PowerPoint to PDF

Convert PowerPoint presentations to PDF.

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JPG to PDF

Convert JPG images to a single PDF document.

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ID Card to PDF

Turn an ID card or CNIC scan into a printable PDF — front and optional back, photocopy or duplex layout.

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Scan to PDF

Capture pages with your phone or laptop camera and build a multi-page PDF — edge cleanup optional.

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Rotate PDF

Rotate PDF pages by 90°, 180°, or 270°.

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Edit PDF

Add text, shapes, images and annotations.

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View PDF

Open and preview PDF pages in your browser with zoom and page navigation.

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Add Page Numbers

Add page numbers to your PDF document.

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Watermark PDF

Add text or image watermarks to protect documents.

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Sign PDF

Draw, type, or upload signatures — resize, rotate, and sharpen ink for crisp stamps across pages.

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Fill PDF Forms

Detect AcroForms, fill values, or create true fillable widgets (text, checkbox, dropdown).

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PDF Workflows

Run preset chains: OCR→Compress, Images→PDF→Merge, Unlock→Merge, Scan→OCR→Word.

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Repair PDF

Repair damaged or corrupt PDF files.

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Crop PDF

Crop PDF pages to remove unwanted margins.

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AI PDF Summarizer

Use AI to generate concise summaries of PDFs.

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Translate PDF

Translate PDF content to different languages.

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Compare PDF

Compare two PDF files and highlight differences.

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HTML to PDF

Convert HTML content or web pages to PDF.

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PDF to PDF/A

Convert PDF to PDF/A for long-term archival.

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Protect PDF

Add password protection to your PDF documents.

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Unlock PDF

Remove password protection from PDF files.

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Make PDF Searchable

Convert scanned PDFs into searchable documents (OCR).

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Extract Text

Extract all text from PDF documents.

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PDF to Markdown

Convert PDF text to Markdown for notes, docs, and LLMs.

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Extract Images

Extract photos and graphics embedded in a PDF (not page screenshots).

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Redact PDF

Permanently remove sensitive text and image regions from a PDF (true redaction).

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PDF guides

Reduce PDF file size

Five practical ways to shrink PDFs before email or upload.

Merge PDF files free

Combine multiple PDFs in your browser — no install.

Remove PDF password

Step-by-step unlock when you have permission.

PDF to Word formatting

Keep tables and layout when converting to DOCX.

Add a PDF watermark

Stamp DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL on shared files.

What is PDF/A?

Archival PDF format for compliance and records.

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Why choose PdfPeaks?

Fast & Easy

Process your files in seconds with our optimized servers

Secure

Your files are automatically deleted from our servers after processing

Honest quality

Layout-aware converters where possible; scanned PDFs are OCR'd automatically during Word conversion

How to Convert PDF Online with PdfPeaks Tools

Free online PDF tools and converters in your browser — merge, compress, split, edit, OCR, and more. No software installation required.

1) Select a tool

Choose from merge/joiner, split, compressor, convert, PDF editor, viewer, OCR, PDF/A, security, and AI tools.

2) Upload your files

Drag and drop your PDF files. Many tools support batch processing.

3) Get results

Download processed files when ready. Large conversions may take a few minutes.

Guide

PDF Tools Online Free — Convert, Merge, Compress, Edit

PdfPeaks is a free online PDF tools hub and PDF converter suite. Merge, split, compress, convert, edit, OCR, and view PDFs in your browser — a practical Smallpdf-style toolkit without installing software. Whether you need how to convert PDF to PDF for a portal, join files, or shrink a scan, start here and open the tool that matches your job.

How It Works

Pick a job

Compress for size caps, Merge/Join to combine, Split to extract pages, Convert for format changes.

Upload

Drop your PDF (or Office/image file on convert tools) within guest size limits.

Download

Save the result, then chain another tool if needed (for example OCR then Word).

Security & Privacy

Files are encrypted in transit and deleted after processing — see our Privacy Policy for details.

Common Use Cases

  • Portal size limits: Compress to 100KB or 200KB before government or college uploads.
  • Packet assembly: Merge or join invoices, forms, and cover letters into one PDF.
  • Editable output: PDF to Word or the PDF editor when you need to change text.
  • Scans: OCR (Make Searchable) before search, copy, or translation.
  • Archival: PDF to PDF/A when a records office requires PDF/A-1b.

Tips for Best Results

Image-only jobs (resize, crop, passport photo) live on the Image Tools hub. Privacy details: Privacy Policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

This hub is your free online PDF tools and PDF converter suite: merge/joiner, split, compress, convert (Word, Excel, JPG, and more), edit, PDF viewer, unlock, OCR, PDF/A, and AI helpers such as translate and summarize.

Pick the job: Compress to reduce size, Merge/Join to combine files, Split to extract pages, PDF to PDF/A for archival, or OCR to add a text layer. Each tool downloads a new PDF without installing software.

Yes. Standard use of each PDF tool is free in the browser. An account is optional and only adds history or saved files.

Open Compress PDF. Use a 100KB or 200KB target when a government or college form states an exact cap.

Yes for core convert, merge, compress, split, and edit jobs — free in the browser with no install required for standard use.

No. Files are processed over HTTPS in temporary storage and deleted after the job. See Privacy for the full policy.

This page is for PDF files. Resize, crop, format conversion, and image OCR live under Image Tools.

Yes. Finish one tool, download, then open the next — or use Multi-step workflows when you need a repeatable sequence.