PDF Tools
Merge, split, compress, convert, edit, sign, protect — 25 free PDF tools, no sign-up
DocTools.CC PDF Tools is a complete online PDF toolkit — 25 focused utilities that cover the entire document lifecycle without a single sign-up. Combine files with Merge PDF, break large documents into chapters or single pages with Split PDF, then tidy them up using Delete Pages, Extract Pages, Reorder Pages and Rotate PDF.
For size and performance we offer Compress PDF with a smart router that automatically picks between lossless, balanced, strong and JBIG2/MRC modes for scans — so text stays sharp instead of getting "shakal'd". You'll also find Optimize for Web (linearization for progressive loading), Repair PDF for corrupted files, and a PDF/A Converter for archival compliance.
Editing is fully visual: click to Add Text, drag to place images, paint a Watermark, Redact sensitive content, Sign with a drawn or typed signature, and lock everything with Flatten PDF. Security is covered by Password Protect (AES-256) and Unlock PDF. For power users there's OCR PDF, Compare PDF and Create Fillable Form.
Every file is uploaded over HTTPS, processed on our servers, and permanently deleted after 30 minutes — no account needed, no watermarks, no daily limits.
PDF — Organize
6Merge PDF
Combine multiple PDF files into one document
Split PDF
Split a PDF into multiple files by page ranges
Delete Pages
Remove unwanted pages from a PDF document
Extract Pages
Extract specific pages from a PDF into a new file
Reorder Pages
Rearrange pages in your PDF by drag and drop
Rotate PDF
Rotate PDF pages 90°, 180°, or 270°
PDF — Optimize
4PDF — Edit & Enhance
8Add Text to PDF
Visual editor — click anywhere and type
Add Image to PDF
Drop images onto the PDF and arrange visually
Watermark PDF
Add text or image watermark to PDF pages
Crop PDF
Trim margins and crop PDF pages
Edit PDF Metadata
View and edit PDF document properties
Redact PDF
Permanently remove sensitive content from PDF
Number Pages
Add page numbers to your PDF document
Flatten PDF
Flatten form fields and annotations into static content
PDF — Security
2PDF — Advanced
3PDF — Effects
1Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our pdf tools
Yes — every PDF tool on DocTools.CC is 100% free with no daily limits, no watermarks, and no sign-up. We fund the site with ads; you never pay a cent to merge, split, compress or convert.
Up to 100 MB per file. Merge can take multiple files whose combined size is up to 100 MB. If you need to compress a larger PDF first, try the Extreme preset of Compress PDF — it often reduces scanned documents by 80–90%.
Yes. Files are transferred over HTTPS, stored in a UUID-named directory, and automatically deleted after 30 minutes by a cron job. We do not back up, index or share your content. For highly sensitive PDFs (contracts, medical records), our Sign PDF and fillable-form tools run 100% in your browser and never upload anything.
No. Everything runs in your browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, desktop or mobile. There is no desktop app, no extension, and no need to register an account.
Yes. Add Text to PDF and Add Image to PDF are full WYSIWYG editors: click where you want, type or drop an image, drag to move, resize with 8 handles, rotate at any angle, duplicate to multiple pages. No X/Y coordinate entry required.
Start with Compress PDF and pick Balanced (default). Use Lossless for signed contracts, Strong for email attachments, and Extreme for scanned documents — Extreme uses JBIG2 + MRC technology (same as Orpalis PDF Reducer) and can shrink scans by 80–90% while keeping text perfectly readable.