Free PDF tools that don't upload your files.
PDFCommunity brings together the everyday PDF tools people actually need — merging, compressing, converting — and keeps them free for everyone. Every file is still processed right in your own browser, so your files aren't uploaded or stored on a server.
Drop PDF, Word, or PowerPoint files here, or click to choose
Choose 2 or more files of the same type — reorder them below
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDF, Word, or PowerPoint files here, or click to choose
Multiple files at once are supported
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
Multiple files at once are supported
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
Drop one or more PDFs here, or click to choose
Multiple files at once are supported — each page becomes one slide
Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone. Check for yourself that your files aren't uploaded
How it works
Choose your files
Drag them into the tool or click to browse. Your files aren't uploaded: your browser reads them itself.
Processing happens locally
Your browser does the work itself, using open-source libraries such as pdf.js, which also powers Firefox's built-in PDF viewer. No waiting in a server queue.
Download instantly
The result is ready on your own device. We don't store your files online, and the tools don't send them to anyone else.
Why this is different from many PDF sites
No upload, so no waiting for a server
Many other tools send your file to a server and back. Here, processing starts the moment you choose the file.
Your documents stay yours
Your PDF isn't uploaded to a server. You don't have to take our word for it: you can check it yourself in your browser.
No account, no daily limit
Because your own device does the work, there's no reason for an artificial limit to push you toward a paid plan.
Honest about the limits
Converting to Word, PowerPoint or Excel is automatic and has no text recognition (OCR): scanned pages stay pictures. You can first make a scan searchable with OCR PDF. Compressing mainly shrinks images, so a PDF that is mostly text hardly gets smaller. Always check the result before you send it on.
Frequently asked questions
Do you see my files?
No. There's no upload, so there's nothing to see. All processing happens with JavaScript in your own browser, on your own device.
Is there a file size limit?
No artificial limit on our end. The practical limit depends on your own device's memory — on a regular laptop or phone, documents with hundreds of pages usually work without a problem. If a file is very large for your device, the tool warns you before you start. Guideline: up to 50 MB works well on most devices; for larger files a computer is more reliable than a phone.
Do I have to pay if I use this a lot?
No. All tools are free, without an account or daily limit. In the long run ads cover the costs, never next to or over your file. No subscriptions or paywalls.
Does this work on my phone too?
Yes, the tool works in any modern browser. Very large files can run out of memory on a phone, especially an older one; a laptop or desktop handles them better.
Something not working? The help page has answers to common problems.
Important to know
Conversion to Word or PowerPoint happens automatically. With complex layouts (tables, multiple columns), the order of text may differ from the original — always check the result yourself before using it for an exam, official document, or any other purpose where accuracy matters. This site is provided without warranty; use is at your own risk. Full terms of use.