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How these tools work, what they can and cannot do, and what to try when something goes wrong.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no account, no limit on how many files you use or how often, and no payment step at the end. It can be free because your own device does the work, so there are no servers to pay for.
Where do my files go?
Nowhere. Your files never leave this device. Every tool does its work inside this browser tab, so nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored, and nobody else can see your files.
Do I need to delete my files afterwards?
No. Nothing is uploaded, so there is nothing to delete. Closing or reloading the tab clears everything the tools were holding. The only copies are the ones you download.
Is there a size limit?
There is no set limit, no daily count and no account. The real limit is your device's memory, because the work happens here and not on a server. It has been tested with a 96 MB, 42-page scan on a laptop. Very large jobs (hundreds of megabytes, or on a phone a few dozen) may be slow or fail. If that happens, try fewer files at a time, or use a computer instead of a phone.
Why did my file barely get smaller?
Compress shrinks the photos and scans inside a PDF. A file that is mostly text is already small. Some scanners store pages in a way this tool leaves untouched, and those files will not shrink much either. Results also differ a little between browsers.
My file is locked
If a PDF needs a password, you will be asked for it. The password is used on this device only. These tools cannot open a file whose password you do not know.
A file you opened with its password comes out of every tool without the lock. To lock the result again, use Add a password.
Things these tools do not keep
- Bookmarks and fillable form fields are not carried over when files are merged or rearranged.
- A digital signature stops being valid once a file is changed in any way. That is true of every PDF tool.
- Restrictions such as "no printing" are removed when a restricted file is processed.
Moving files and pages with the keyboard
Each file or page has a Move button. Focus it, press Space to pick the item up, use the arrow keys to move it, and press Space again to put it down. Escape cancels.
I reloaded the page and lost my work
Because nothing is saved anywhere, a reload starts every tool from scratch. The page asks before you leave while a job is running or a result has not been downloaded.
Which browsers work?
Current versions of Chrome, Edge and Safari. Older browsers may not be able to run the tools at all.