Free · No sign-up · No uploads

Every PDF tool
you'll ever
need.

29 tools — and growing. Most run entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device — no servers, no storage, no accounts.

100% private Always free Works offline

* Everything on the site is free right now 🎉 — a few Adobe-powered tools are in the works and might have a tiny fee when they launch, just to cover API costs. We'll keep it as low as possible, promise.

29 tools
and growing — built for everyone
29
live now
$0
cost to use*
Privacy first
Every operation happens entirely in your browser tab. Close the tab — everything is gone.
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Desktop App — Coming Soon
All 21 tools, fully offline, no browser needed. Windows & Mac.
All Tools
Browse every tool
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File Operations
4 tools
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Conversion
2 tools
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Security
1 tool
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Page Tools
6 tools
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Annotations
4 tools
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Optimise & Fix
4 tools
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Page Layout
3 tools
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Extract & Export
2 tools
Advanced — API Powered
3 tools
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A note from the developer

These tools run on a self-hosted open-source server (Stirling PDF) that I maintain personally at my own cost — no paid APIs, no subscription fees passed on to you. Because of this, some conversions may not be pixel-perfect and complex PDFs with embedded images or custom fonts may not always convert flawlessly. I am actively working on Adobe API-powered versions of these tools (see below) which will deliver professional-grade results. Thank you for your patience and support. 🙏

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Adobe API Powered  COMING SOON
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Professional-grade tools powered by Adobe PDF Services — in development

We are actively integrating Adobe's industry-leading PDF API to bring you pixel-perfect conversions that preserve every image, font and formatting detail. These tools are currently in development and will be available soon. Some may require a small fee to cover Adobe API costs — we will keep pricing as low as possible. 🙏

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PDF to Word (Adobe)
Adobe-grade accuracy — every image, font and layout preserved perfectly
Soon
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OCR — Scan to Text (Adobe)
Best-in-class text recognition for scanned documents and images
Soon
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PDF to Excel (Adobe)
Accurate table extraction — handles complex multi-column layouts
Soon
PDF True Text Editor (Adobe)
Click and edit existing text directly — like Adobe Acrobat Pro
Soon
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PDF to PowerPoint (Adobe)
Pixel-perfect slide conversion — editable in PowerPoint instantly
Soon
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Electronic Signature (Adobe)
Legally binding e-signature with full audit trail
Soon
PDF Accessibility Checker
Check and fix WCAG / PDF/UA accessibility compliance
Soon
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Smart Compress (Adobe)
AI-powered compression — maximum quality at minimum file size
Soon

Frequently asked questions

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Everything you need to know about PDFHarbor — privacy, tools, file safety and more.

Are my PDF files safe? Do you store my files? +
Your files are completely safe and we store absolutely nothing. For 27 out of 29 tools, your PDF never leaves your device — it is processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. We have no technical ability to access your file. For PDF to Word (server-side), your file is encrypted in transit, converted, and permanently deleted immediately after. No copies, no logs.
Does PDFHarbor upload my files to a server? +
No — for 27 out of 29 tools. Merge, Split, Compress, Rotate, Protect, Watermark, E-Signature, and all annotation tools run entirely in your browser using pdf-lib and PDF.js. Only PDF to Word requires a server — your file is encrypted in transit and deleted immediately after conversion.
Is PDFHarbor really free? Are there hidden charges? +
Yes, completely free — all 29 tools cost $0 with no hidden charges, no watermarks on output files, no usage limits, and no credit card required. We sustain the site through advertising. Some future premium tools powered by Adobe's API may have a small per-use fee, but the core tools will always be free.
Do I need to create an account? +
No. PDFHarbor requires no account, no sign-up, and no email address. Every tool is available immediately with no registration. We believe PDF tools should be as frictionless as possible.
Is there a file size limit? +
There is no hard limit set by PDFHarbor. Browser-based tools are limited by your device's RAM — most computers handle PDFs up to 200–500MB comfortably. For server-side tools like PDF to Word, we recommend keeping files under 50MB for reliable conversion. If you have a very large PDF, try splitting it first.
Do you add watermarks to processed files? +
No, never. PDFHarbor does not add watermarks, branding, or any modifications to your output files beyond what you explicitly requested. The files you download are clean — free users get the same quality output as everyone else.
Can I use PDFHarbor on mobile? +
Yes — PDFHarbor is mobile-responsive and works on iOS and Android browsers. Use the file picker button instead of drag-and-drop on mobile. For large or complex PDFs, a desktop or laptop will give better performance due to more available RAM.
Why does Extract Text return no text? +
This happens when your PDF is a scanned document — the pages are images of text rather than actual embedded text. PDF.js can only extract text that exists as real text in the PDF structure. For scanned PDFs, use our upcoming OCR tool (in development), or open the PDF in Google Drive and use Google Docs to extract the text.
See all 35 questions in the full FAQ →
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Your files never leave your device

All browser-based tools run entirely on your computer. No servers, no storage, no data collection. The API tools are the only exception — those require server processing, and we'll be clear about it when you use them.

Sugandh Suvarnan
Sugandh Suvarnan linkedin.com/in/sugandhsuvarnan

CS Engineering graduate & Network Infrastructure specialist, based in Canada 🇨🇦 — originally from India 🇮🇳. Built this project to sharpen real-world development skills across front-end, cloud deployment, and API integration. Developed with a mix of hands-on engineering and AI assistance.

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