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PDF-Lab.com offers 100% free online PDF tools with no login required. Many tools now include a local processing mode so your files never leave your deviceβ€”just enable "Process locally (no upload)" to work entirely in your browser. Edit, merge, split, add page numbers, compress, or convert PDFs securely with files never stored.

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Start with a common task, search by keyword, or browse by workflow. Local-first tools are marked clearly when they can run in your browser.

Edit & Modify

Add, mark up, number, stamp, or watermark documents.

4 tools
Local Processing Only

Edit PDF

Edit locally in your browser (no upload)

Local Processing Available

Add Page Numbers

Add page numbers to your PDF

Local Processing Available

Add Watermark

Add image watermark to single or multiple PDFs

Batch Watermark PDFs

Watermark up to 100 PDFs at a time and download as ZIP

Organize

Combine, split, rotate, and reorder pages.

4 tools
Local Processing Available

Merge PDF

Combine multiple PDFs into one file

Local Processing Available

Split PDF

Split PDF into individual pages

Local Processing Available

Rotate PDF

Rotate PDF pages by 90, 180, or 270 degrees

Local Processing Available

Rearrange Pages

Reorder, delete, or duplicate PDF pages

Security

Protect, unlock, redact, and sign sensitive PDFs.

6 tools
Local Processing Only

Manual-Redact PDF

Mask sensitive data locally (no upload)

Local Processing Available

Auto-Redact PDFs in Bulk

Auto-mask sensitive data across single to multiple PDFs

Batch Protect PDF

Add passwords to multiple PDFs at once

Unlock PDF

Remove printing, copying, and editing restrictions

Local Processing Available

Sign PDF

Add electronic signatures

Optimize

Reduce file size for email, upload, and storage.

2 tools

Compress PDF

Reduce PDF size without quality loss

Batch Compress PDF

Compress up to 100 PDFs and download as ZIP

Convert & Extract

Convert PDF pages, images, scans, and searchable text.

4 tools

PDF to Images

Extract pages as JPEG, PNG, or TIFF images

Images to PDF

Combine multiple images into a PDF file

Scan Image

Scan or upload images to convert to PDF

Local Processing Available

OCR PDF

Make scanned PDFs searchable

Your Security is Our Priority

Enterprise-grade security, optional local processing (no upload), and strict privacy controls keep your documents safe end-to-end.

256-bit SSL Encryption
Bank-level encryption protects your files during upload and processing
Protected by Cloudflare
Enterprise DDoS protection and web application firewall
GDPR Compliant
We follow strict EU data protection and privacy regulations
Auto-Delete Files
All uploads are permanently deleted within 1 hour automatically
Local Processing
Merge and edit directly in your browser (no upload) to keep files on your device

Why Choose PDF Lab?

100% Secure & Private

Your files are processed securely and never stored on our servers. We prioritize your privacy - all uploads are automatically deleted after processing, and we never access, analyze, or share your documents with third parties.

Completely Free Forever

All PDF Lab tools are free to use with no hidden costs, no premium tiers, and no usage limits. We believe essential document tools should be accessible to everyone - students, professionals, and businesses alike.

Fast & Easy to Use

No software installation or account registration required. Simply upload your PDF, make your changes, and download the result. Our intuitive interface makes complex PDF tasks simple for users of all skill levels.

Works on Any Device

Access PDF Lab from any device with a web browser - desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Our responsive design ensures a seamless experience whether you're at home, in the office, or on the go.

How PDF Lab Works

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Choose Your Tool

Select from our comprehensive suite of 15+ PDF tools above

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Upload Your PDF

Drag and drop or click to upload your PDF files securely

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Download Result

Get your processed PDF instantly - no waiting, no email required

Trusted by Users Worldwide

PDF Lab is designed with security and simplicity at its core. Whether you need to merge important business documents, compress large files for email, add signatures to contracts, or protect sensitive information with passwords - we've got you covered with professional-grade tools that deliver results you can count on.

Common PDF Tasks - Quick Answers

Find quick solutions to the most common PDF questions. Click any question to see the answer and recommended tools.

Use our Compress PDF tool with adjustable compression levels. Choose Low compression (80% quality) for minimal size reduction with highest quality, Medium (60%) for balanced results, or High (40%) for maximum compression. The tool intelligently optimizes images while preserving text clarity.

Our Merge PDF tool lets you upload multiple PDFs, reorder them by dragging and dropping, and combine them into a single file. You can also select specific pages from each document before merging. Perfect for combining invoices, reports, contracts, or any document collection.

Use our Protect PDF tool to add password protection and set permissions. You can require a password to open the document, restrict printing, copying, or editing. For multiple files, try our Batch Protect tool to secure many PDFs at once with the same password.

Yes! Our Split PDF tool allows you to extract individual pages or page ranges. You can select pages by number (e.g., 1-5, 10, 15-20), extract every nth page, or split by bookmarks. This is perfect for extracting specific sections from lengthy documents, reports, or ebooks.

Our Convert PDF tool supports conversion to Word (DOCX), Excel (XLSX), PowerPoint (PPTX), and various image formats. The tool preserves formatting, tables, and layouts as much as possible. For scanned PDFs, use our OCR tool first to make the text editable.

Use our Sign PDF tool to add electronic signatures. You can draw your signature, upload an image, or type and choose a signature font. Place it anywhere on the document, resize it, and download your signed PDF. Perfect for contracts, agreements, and official documents.

Our Rotate PDF tool lets you rotate pages by 90, 180, or 270 degrees. You can rotate all pages at once or select specific pages to rotate individually. This is especially useful for scanned documents or PDFs with mixed orientations.

Absolutely! Our OCR PDF tool (Optical Character Recognition) converts scanned images into searchable text. After OCR processing, you can search, copy, and edit the text in your PDF. This works with photos of documents, screenshots, and scanned papers.

Use our Add Page Numbers tool to automatically number your PDF pages. Choose from various positions (top/bottom, left/center/right), customize the format (numbers, Roman numerals), and set the starting number. Perfect for reports, theses, and professional documents.

Our Rearrange Pages tool provides a visual interface to drag and drop pages into your desired order. You can also duplicate pages, delete unwanted pages, or create custom page sequences. Ideal for reorganizing scanned documents or creating custom document arrangements.

Latest PDF Guides & Tips

Custom Page Orders

Create perfectly organized professional documents with custom page ordering techniques.

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JPEG vs PNG vs TIFF

Compare image formats and choose the best format for your PDF conversion needs.

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Searchable vs Text-Only PDFs

Understand the differences between searchable PDFs and text-only PDFs for better document management.

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