Confidential PDF work, done on your device.
Merge, split, compress, edit, and sign PDFs with 114+ tools. Local tools run in your browser and never upload; heavy jobs use encrypted cloud; results are kept for 24 hours and then automatically deleted.
Local tools: no upload · Cloud tools: encrypted, results auto-deleted after 24 hours · Every tool is labeled Local or Cloud
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Local by default
Core tools run in your browser.
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Cloud by choice
Heavy jobs are encrypted and short-lived.
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Built for teams
Repeatable tools for real document work.
The tools people open every day.
When one file becomes a process.
Batch jobs and reusable workflows turn a one-off PDF task into a reliable operating habit.
Students & Teachers
Study-focused PDF tools for students, teachers and researchers: merge essays and handouts, compress to submission limits, convert PDF to Word, OCR scans, annotate and highlight, add page numbers or N-up layouts, and read documents aloud.
Open solution →02Office & Business
An all-in-one PDF workbench for daily office work: merge, split, organize and rotate pages, convert Word/Excel/PPT to and from PDF, OCR scans, add watermarks and page numbers, fill and sign, and share with encryption from inbox to delivery.
Open solution →03Freelancers & Small Business
Deliver like a studio of one: turn quotes and invoices into PDFs, e-sign contracts, create letterheads and overlay templates, compress packets for clients, and protect sensitive terms.
Open solution →04Legal & Compliance
Evidence and contract workflows for law firms and in-house counsel: assemble records in order, Bates numbering, PII redaction and permanent blackout, version comparison, metadata sanitizing, and validated PDF/A archiving.
Open solution →05Finance & Accounting
Accounts payable and reconciliation on autopilot: OCR scanned invoices, extract fields to Excel/CSV ledgers, split batches by invoice number, redact sensitive data, and merge into PDF/A archives.
Open solution →06HR & Recruiting
From hiring to onboarding: batch-process and OCR resumes, merge forms into onboarding packets, fill and e-sign online, redact personal identifiers before sharing, and keep archive-ready copies.
Open solution →Pay for capacity, not for basic trust.
Local tools stay free. Pro gives teams room to process more, work faster, and keep the controls they need.
Compare plans →Local tools free & unlimited · 3 cloud tasks per 24h · 10 trial AI credits on signup
Start freeor $59/yr · save 30%
Unlimited local tasks · Unlimited cloud tasks (fair use) · 100 OCR pages/mo · 500 AI credits/mo
Choose planor $120/yr · save 33%
15,000 local tasks/mo · Unlimited cloud tasks (fair use) · 300 OCR pages/mo · 2,000 AI credits/mo · 4,000 workflow runs/mo (N1–N5) · eSign as add-on · BYOS/audit
Choose planor $72/seat/yr · save 25%
Min 2 seats · shared team quotas
Centralized billing, member management, shared AI pool (monthly)
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Do local tools upload my files?+
No. Tools labeled Local run entirely in your browser and your file is not uploaded to us — the few that also offer an optional cloud path (large files, legacy formats, cloud engines) mark it clearly on the page.
Which tools use the cloud?+
OCR, Office conversion, and heavy jobs. They are labeled clearly, encrypted in transit, and results are kept for 24 hours and then automatically deleted (nothing is stored for anonymous use). See our Privacy page for details.
Can I cancel anytime?+
Yes. Cancel with one click and keep access until the paid period ends. 14-day money-back on first subscription · Refunded to your original payment method in 3–10 business days · Cancel anytime.
Can I get a business invoice?+
Yes. Add your company and VAT or Tax ID at checkout or in Billing.
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