PDF Tool — Merge, Split & Optimize in the Browser
PDF Tool — Merge, Split & Optimize in the Browser Every PDF task you'll ever need: Merge, Split, and Optimize — all in one free, browser-based tool. No signup, no uploads to a server, no tracked profiles. Live: http:/
PDF Tool — Merge, Split & Optimize in the Browser
Every PDF task you'll ever need: Merge, Split, and Optimize — all in one free, browser-based tool. No signup, no uploads to a server, no tracked profiles.
Live: http://217.142.241.107:3010
Why I built this
I kept reaching for Smallpdf or iLovePDF and immediately hitting the paywall for anything real. I wanted something that:
- Runs entirely in the browser (your files never leave your machine for the free tools)
- Has a clear, no-clutter UI
- Works offline once loaded
What it does
| Feature | Free? | Browser-only? |
|---|---|---|
| Merge PDFs | ✅ | ✅ |
| Split PDF | ✅ | ✅ |
| Optimize (reduce size) | ✅ | ✅ |
| No account required | ✅ | ✅ |
| No upload tracking | ✅ | ✅ |
How it works
The tool uses pdf-lib — a JavaScript library for manipulating PDFs in the browser. Pages are processed client-side; your files never touch a server.
Comparison
| Feature | PDF Tool | Smallpdf | iLovePDF | Adobe Acrobat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browser-based | ✅ | ❌ (server upload) | ❌ (server upload) | Desktop app |
| No account | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Free tier | Unlimited | 1 file/task | 1 file/task | Subscription |
| Open source | Planned | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Get started
Need something custom? The tool is built to be extensible — PRs welcome.
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