Free Online PDF Tools — Merge, Split, Compress & Convert PDFs

16 free tools — fast, secure, and completely free.

No account needed for any PDF toolFiles permanently deleted immediately after downloadNo file size limits — process large PDFs without issuesSupports PDF merge, split, compress, convert, protect, and more100% free with no watermarks added to output

Image to Searchable PDF (OCR)

Turn scanned pages or photos of documents into a searchable PDF — our OCR engine detects the text and embeds an invisible, selectable text layer over each page.

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PDF Merger

Combine multiple PDF files into a single document. Drag to reorder pages before merging. 100% free, no file size limits, processed in your browser.

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PDF Splitter

Extract specific pages or page ranges from a PDF. Split a 100-page document into individual pages or custom ranges.

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PDF Compressor

Compress PDF files without losing quality. Remove unnecessary metadata and optimize content streams to shrink file size.

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PDF to Image

Convert every page of a PDF to high-quality JPG or PNG images. Download all pages as a ZIP file.

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PDF to Text

Extract all text content from any PDF file. Copy to clipboard or download as a .txt file. Works with selectable text PDFs.

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Image to PDF

Convert one or multiple JPG, PNG, or WebP images into a PDF document. Supports multiple images in one PDF with custom page sizes.

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PDF Rotate

Rotate all or specific pages of a PDF clockwise or counter-clockwise. Fix sideways or upside-down scanned documents instantly.

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PDF Watermark

Stamp a custom text watermark across every page of your PDF. Control opacity, font size, color, and rotation angle.

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PDF Page Number Adder

Insert page numbers anywhere on your PDF — top or bottom, left, center, or right. Customize the start number and format like "Page 1 of 10".

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PDF Password Protector

Encrypt your PDF with a strong 256-bit password so only people with the password can open it. Industry-standard encryption powered by qpdf.

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PDF Unlocker

Remove password protection from a PDF when you know the current password. Get an unrestricted, freely shareable copy instantly.

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Word to PDF

Convert .doc and .docx Word documents into polished, shareable PDF files while preserving formatting, fonts, and layout.

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PDF to Word

Turn PDF files into fully editable .docx Word documents. Preserve text, layout, and formatting so you can edit with ease.

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Excel to PDF

Convert .xls and .xlsx spreadsheets into clean, print-ready PDF files with proper page fitting for every sheet.

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PDF to Excel

Extract tables and data from PDF files into editable .xlsx Excel spreadsheets for further analysis and editing.

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About PDF Tools

GMC Tools provides a comprehensive suite of free PDF tools covering every common PDF task: merging multiple PDFs into one document, splitting a PDF into separate pages, compressing a large PDF for email or upload, converting between PDF and Word, protecting a PDF with a password, removing an existing password, adding page numbers, rotating pages, and more. Every PDF tool is completely free with no account required and no file size limits. Files are processed on our secure servers and permanently deleted the moment your download is ready — there is no storage window, no temporary folder, no backup copy sitting on someone else's server.

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Frequently Asked Questions about PDF Tools

Are PDF files stored after processing?

No. Files are processed in-memory on secure servers and permanently deleted the moment your download starts. There is no retention period.

Do I need an account to use PDF tools?

No. All PDF tools on GMC Tools — merge, split, compress, convert, protect, unlock — are accessible without any registration.

Is there a file size limit for PDFs?

No file size limit is enforced. Very large PDFs (over 100 MB) may take longer to process but will not be rejected.

Can I merge more than two PDFs at once?

Yes — the PDF Merger supports combining multiple PDF files at once. Simply upload all the files you want to combine.