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Split, merge, compress, without uploading.

4 tools · all run in your browser

Merge multiple PDFs into one, split a PDF into individual pages or page ranges, compress a scanned document to a fraction of its original size, or assemble a batch of images into a single PDF — all without uploading your files to a third-party server. Everything runs in your browser using PDF-lib, a pure JavaScript library that processes PDFs on your device.

Why this matters: PDFs routinely contain sensitive information — tax documents, medical records, signed contracts, pay stubs. Dragging one into a random "merge PDF" website uploads it to a server you know nothing about, often stores it for analysis or ad targeting, and in some cases exposes it to third parties. Browser-side processing means the file never leaves your device.

File size note: browser-side compression reduces size by re-encoding scanned-image PDFs (often 60-80% reduction on scanned docs). For text-based PDFs (those with actual text, not scanned images), size reduction is smaller because the text is already efficient. For large files over 100 MB, processing may take a few seconds — the progress bar shows what is happening.

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Frequently asked

Can I merge PDFs without uploading them?

Yes — our PDF Merger runs entirely in your browser using PDF-lib. Select your files, reorder them by dragging, click Merge. The combined PDF downloads to your device. No upload, no account, no file size limit beyond what your device RAM can hold.

Can I extract just a few pages from a large PDF?

Yes — use PDF Splitter. Enter the page ranges you want (e.g., 1-3, 7, 10-15) and download just those pages as a new PDF. Useful for extracting one chapter from a book or one section from a legal doc.

How much can I compress a PDF?

Depends heavily on the content. A scanned-image PDF (the most common large type) can often be compressed 60-80% by reducing image resolution. A text-based PDF (native PDF, not scanned) might compress 5-20% since the text is already efficient. Our compressor shows before/after file size.

Are my PDFs stored anywhere after I use the tool?

No. Files are loaded into browser memory, processed there, and the output is downloaded directly to your device. When you close the tab, nothing persists. We do not log file contents, file names, or any metadata about what you processed.

What is the maximum file size I can process?

There is no server-side limit because nothing is uploaded. The practical limit is your browser's available RAM — typically comfortable up to 200-300 MB per file in Chrome and Firefox. For very large PDFs, processing takes longer but still works.