PDFRover

Free · No install · Privacy-first

Process PDFs locally in your browser

Your files stay on your device—no upload for core tools. Merge, split, compress, convert, and more—all in one place.

No install, no sign-up for basic use. Open a tool, add your file, and get results in seconds. Privacy-first and free to use during launch.

All tools

Pick one and start. Merge, split, compress, convert, protect, and more.

Merge PDF

Combine multiple PDFs into one file.

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Split PDF

Split one PDF into single-page files.

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Compress PDF

Reduce size with stream compression (same baseline in Rust/WASM and browser).

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Text annotation

Add fixed-position text notes to pages.

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Add stamp (first page)

Place a visible signature block on the first page.

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DOCX to PDF

Convert DOCX to PDF locally.

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Image to PDF

Pack multiple images into a PDF.

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PDF to Image

Render PDF pages to image files.

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Extract Images from PDF

Extract embedded images from a PDF.

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Protect PDF

Encrypt PDF with user password.

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Unlock PDF

Remove PDF protection; enter password if the file is locked.

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Rotate PDF Pages

Rotate selected page ranges.

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Remove PDF Pages

Delete pages by range expression.

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Extract PDF Pages

Keep only selected pages.

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Reorder PDF Pages

Rebuild PDF with custom page order.

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HTML / Text to PDF

Turn HTML or plain text into a simple text-layout PDF.

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Add Watermark

Add repeated text watermark to pages.

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Add Page Numbers

Insert page numbers to every page.

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Header & Footer

Add custom header and footer with optional {{page}} placeholder.

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Overlay PDF

Overlay/underlay one PDF onto another.

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Compare PDF

Compare text and page count differences.

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Booklet layout

Reorder pages for saddle-stitch booklet printing.

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Page Fit & Margins

Normalize page size, scale policy and margins.

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Crop PDF Pages

Set crop box by margins (trim visible area).

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Edit PDF Metadata

Update PDF title, author and other metadata fields.

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Clear PDF Metadata

Remove document metadata fields and embedded metadata streams.

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Confidentiality stamp

Add a confidentiality stamp or header bar (visual overlay).

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Auto Redact Sensitive Data

Detect and redact phone, email, ID numbers by pattern.

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Text to PDF

Create a PDF from plain text (quick draft).

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PDF guides

Step-by-step help for the most common PDF tasks.

How to merge PDF files without uploading them

Merge multiple PDF files in the browser without sending them to a server. Use this workflow for reports, invoices, application packets, and document bundles.

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How to compress a PDF before email or upload

Reduce PDF size in the browser before sending by email or uploading to a portal. Best for oversized scans, reports, and image-heavy PDFs.

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How to add a watermark to a PDF

Add a text watermark to a PDF for internal use, draft review, or distribution control. Choose rotation, opacity, and repeated tiling across the page.

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How to remove the open password from a PDF you own

Remove the open password from a PDF you are authorized to edit, so the file is easier to reuse, print, or archive.

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How to convert DOCX to PDF in the browser

Convert a DOCX file to PDF directly in the browser. Use this for proposals, reports, letters, and submission-ready documents.

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How to add page numbers to a PDF

Add page numbers to reports, contracts, appendices, and review drafts. Place numbers consistently before printing, sharing, or filing.

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What's new

Recent improvements you might notice.

  • Process PDFs locally in your browser. Common tasks like merge, split, compress, protect, and unlock do not require file upload.
  • Word to PDF stays local. Conversion uses a local engine for better layout and privacy.
  • Clearer messages. When a file is too large or the format isn't supported, you'll see a short explanation and what to do next.

How we protect your privacy

Transparency about where your data is processed and stored.

  • Local processing: Core PDF operations (merge, split, compress, protect, unlock, rotate, pages, watermark, etc.) run in your browser. Your files are not uploaded for these tools.
  • Server use: Some features (e.g. high-fidelity Word→PDF, Typst, or future OCR) may use a backend. Those requests are only sent when you use the relevant option.
  • No persistent storage: We do not store your documents on our servers. Processed files stay in your browser until you download or leave the page.