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Free online PDF tools · everything runs in your browser

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Processed locally, never uploaded

Files never uploadedEverything runs in your browser
Nothing to installWorks straight from the page
Free and unlimitedNo sign-up or login

Merge PDF

Combine several PDFs into one file, in the order shown below (drag to reorder).

    No files added yet

    Set an open password for a PDF, or remove a password you already know. Passwords never leave your device.

    All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server.

    Open this tool

    Set an open password on a PDF (encrypt), or remove a password you already know (decrypt). While encrypting you can also forbid printing, copying text and editing - useful for contracts, quotes and CVs that should stay protected.

    Passwords participate only in local computation and there is no upload endpoint, so neither passwords nor files leak. Keep your password safe - a forgotten one cannot be recovered.

    How to use it

    1. Add a PDF.
    2. Choose Set password (encrypt) or Remove password (decrypt).
    3. Encrypt: enter an open password, optionally an owner password and restrictions. Decrypt: enter the current password.
    4. Click Start and download the result.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I recover a forgotten password?
    No. The password is only used on your device - we do not store it and cannot restore it. Keep it safe or save an unencrypted copy.
    How long can the password be, and what can I restrict?
    There is no length limit; a longer, complex password is more secure. You can forbid printing, copying text and editing.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. Everything runs in your browser and there is no upload endpoint, so the server never sees your content.
    How large a file can I use?
    Stay under about 100 MB and a few thousand pages. Speed and memory depend on your own device.
    Is it free? Do I need an account?
    It is completely free with no usage limit, and no sign-up or login is required.
    Does it work on phones?
    Yes, the layout is responsive. Large files and complex edits are easier on a desktop.
    Which browsers are supported?
    Any modern browser: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari and their mobile versions.
    Does it work with scanned PDFs?
    Yes for page-level operations, which do not need a text layer. There is no OCR, so text cannot be pulled out of a scan.

    Client-side only · No sign-up · Local processing · Files never uploaded