PDFree is a free online tool that bundles six PDF tools in one page: merge, split, compress, rotate, sign and PDF-to-Word conversion. Everything runs in your browser with no signup, no watermark and no daily caps, so your files never leave your device.
Merge PDF
1. Drop your PDF files below (or click to browse). 2. Reorder them with the arrow buttons. 3. Click “Merge PDFs” and download the combined file.
Drop PDF files here or click to browse
Multiple files allowed · processed locally on your device
Split PDF
1. Upload a PDF. 2. Click page thumbnails to select pages, or type ranges like 1-3, 5, 8-10. 3. Click “Extract pages” to download a new PDF with just those pages.
Drop a PDF file here or click to browse
One file at a time · processed locally on your device
Compress PDF
1. Upload a PDF. 2. Pick a quality level. 3. Download the smaller file. Note: compression re-renders pages as images, so text becomes unselectable and quality drops slightly - pick “High” to keep it sharp.
Drop a PDF file here or click to browse
Processed locally on your device
Rotate PDF
1. Upload a PDF. 2. Click thumbnails to select pages (or leave all unselected to rotate every page). 3. Rotate, then download.
Drop a PDF file here or click to browse
Processed locally on your device
Sign PDF
1. Upload a PDF. 2. Draw your signature below. 3. Pick a page, then drag the signature where you want it and adjust its size. 4. Download the signed PDF.
Drop a PDF file here or click to browse
Processed locally on your device
Step 1 - Draw your signature
Step 2 - Choose a page
Step 3 - Place it on the page
Drag the signature to move it. Use the slider to resize.
PDF → Word
1. Upload a PDF. 2. Click “Convert to Word”. 3. Download the .docx file. Honest note: this extracts the text into a clean, editable document - complex layouts, tables and images are simplified, not pixel-matched.
Drop a PDF file here or click to browse
Best with text-based PDFs (not scanned images)
How to use the PDF Tools in 4 steps
- Pick a tool tab: merge, split, compress, rotate, sign or PDF to Word.
- Drop your PDF files into the upload area.
- Adjust the settings (order, pages, quality, signature).
- Click the action button and download your finished PDF.
How do I merge PDF files for free?
Open the Merge tab, drop two or more PDF files into the upload area, and reorder them with the arrow buttons. Click Merge PDFs and download the combined file. There is no file-count limit beyond your device’s memory, no signup and no watermark on the merged document.
The Split tab works the same way for extracting pages: select thumbnails or type ranges like 1-3, 5, 8-10, then download a new PDF with just those pages.
Can I compress a PDF without losing too much quality?
Mostly yes, if you choose the High quality setting: it shrinks the file while keeping pages sharp. Be aware this compressor re-renders pages as images, so text becomes unselectable and fine detail softens slightly. For email attachments and uploads the savings are usually worth the small quality trade.
The Rotate and Sign tabs round out the suite: rotate selected pages or whole documents, and draw a signature to place anywhere on any page.
Frequently asked questions
Is PDFree really free?
Yes - every tool is free with no account, no watermarks, and no daily usage caps. There is no “pro” tier locking features behind a paywall.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens inside your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device, which also means they can’t be stored, sold, or leaked by us.
Is there a file size or usage limit?
We don’t impose artificial limits. Very large PDFs (hundreds of pages) may take a while or use a lot of memory because everything runs on your device - for best results, work with one large file at a time.
Why does compression reduce quality?
Our compressor re-renders each page as an image at your chosen quality level. That shrinks the file dramatically, but text becomes unselectable and fine detail softens. Choose “High” quality when sharpness matters.
What about password-protected PDFs?
Encrypted or password-protected PDFs aren’t supported. Remove the password first (for example in your PDF reader), then use any tool here.
Will PDF → Word keep my exact layout?
It extracts your text into a clean, editable Word document with page breaks, but complex layouts, tables, and images are simplified rather than pixel-matched.