Is PDF44 completely free?

Yes. PDF44 is 100% free with no hidden costs, no watermarks on output files, and no registration required. All 41+ tools are free to use.

Are my files private when using PDF44?

Absolutely. All PDF processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your files are never uploaded to any server. They never leave your device.

Can I use PDF44 offline?

Yes. PDF44 is a Progressive Web App (PWA). Once loaded, it can be installed on your device and used offline without an internet connection.

What PDF tools does PDF44 have?

PDF44 includes 41+ tools: Merge PDF, Split PDF, Compress PDF, Rotate PDF, Remove Pages, Extract Pages, Organize Pages, PDF to JPG, PDF to PNG, JPG to PDF, PDF to Word, PDF to Excel, PDF to Text, Text to PDF, HTML to PDF, Edit PDF, Watermark PDF, Add Page Numbers, Crop PDF, Fill PDF Forms, Sign PDF, Protect PDF, Unlock PDF, Redact PDF, Compare PDFs, PDF Metadata, N-up Layout, Insert Blank Pages, Flatten PDF, Header and Footer, Background Color, Bates Numbering, Scan to PDF, ZIP to PDF, PDF Reader, and more.

How do I merge PDF files?

Click 'Merge PDF' in the sidebar, upload two or more PDF files, drag to reorder them if needed, then click Process. Your merged PDF downloads instantly.

How do I compress a PDF to make it smaller?

Click 'Compress PDF', upload your PDF file, choose your compression level (High, Medium, or Low), then click Process. The compressed PDF downloads automatically.

Can I sign a PDF online for free?

Yes. PDF44's Sign PDF tool lets you draw your signature with a mouse or finger, type it in a handwriting font, or upload a signature image. Apply it to any page and download the signed PDF instantly.

Does PDF44 add watermarks to my PDFs?

No. PDF44 never adds watermarks to your output files. The watermark tool is for users who want to add their own watermarks to PDFs.

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PDF44 — Free Online PDF Tools

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All 41 Free PDF Tools

Merge PDFCombine multiple PDFs into one file in any order

Split PDFSeparate pages or extract page ranges into new files

Compress PDFReduce file size while preserving quality

Rotate PDFRotate pages 90°, 180°, or 270°

Remove PagesDelete specific pages from your PDF

Extract PagesPull specific pages into a new PDF

Organize PagesReorder pages visually by drag and drop

PDF to JPGConvert each page to a high-quality JPG

PDF to PNGConvert pages to transparent PNG images

JPG to PDFCombine images into a PDF document

PDF to WordExport PDF text as a .docx document

PDF to PowerPointTurn each page into a .pptx slide

PDF to ExcelExtract tables as CSV spreadsheets

PDF to TextExtract all text content from a PDF

HTML to PDFConvert HTML markup into a PDF

Text to PDFConvert plain text to a PDF document

Sign PDFDraw, type, or upload your signature

Fill PDF FormFill interactive form fields and download

Edit PDFAdd text, shapes, and annotations

Watermark PDFStamp text or image watermarks on pages

Protect PDFPassword-protect a PDF (desktop tool needed for real encryption)

Unlock PDFRemove a known password from a PDF

Redact PDFBlack out sensitive text regions

Compare PDFsView two PDFs side by side

Compress PDFShrink file size at three quality levels

Crop PDFTrim margins from pages

Add Page NumbersStamp numbered labels on pages

Header & FooterAdd custom headers and footers

Bates NumberingLegal sequential document numbering

N-up LayoutPrint multiple pages per sheet

Scan to PDFCapture documents with your camera

ZIP to PDFConvert a ZIP of images to PDF

Flatten PDFRasterize annotations permanently

PDF ReaderFast in-browser PDF viewer

EPUB to PDFConvert EPUB ebooks to PDF for any device

EPUB to WordConvert EPUB ebooks to editable Word documents

MOBI to PDFConvert Kindle MOBI and AZW ebooks to PDF

PDF MetadataView and edit PDF document properties

PDF from URLFetch a PDF directly from a web URL

Why PDF44?

100% Free. No subscriptions, no watermarks, no limits.
Completely Private. Files are processed in your browser — never uploaded to any server.
Works Offline. Install as a PWA and use without an internet connection.
No Registration. No account, no email, no sign-up required.
41+ Tools. The most comprehensive free browser-based PDF toolkit available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PDF44 really free?: Yes. All tools are completely free with no watermarks on output.
Are my files private?: Yes. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never sent to our servers.
Does PDF44 work on mobile?: Yes. PDF44 is fully responsive and works on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.
Can I install PDF44 as an app?: Yes. PDF44 is a Progressive Web App. Install it from Chrome or Safari to use it offline, just like a native app.
What formats can PDF44 convert to?: PDF44 converts PDFs to JPG, PNG, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), Excel (.csv), and plain text. It also converts JPG, PNG, HTML, and text files to PDF.

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