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- 97+
- free PDF tools
- 100%
- runs in your browser
- 0
- files uploaded to a server
- 26
- languages
Organize
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See all →Edit
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See all →Summarize PDF
Get a concise summary of a long document.
Ask your PDF
Chat with a document and get sourced answers.
Translate PDF
Translate a PDF's text into another language.
AI HTML to PDF
Clean up messy HTML and convert it to a polished PDF.
AI PDF to HTML
Turn a PDF into clean, structured HTML you can publish.
Detect Plagiarism
AI writing analysis that flags passages that look unoriginal or copy-pasted.
Image Background Remover
Erase a photo's background in your browser — no upload, no account.
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Three steps, no sign-up
Every tool works the same way — and your file never leaves your device.
1. Pick a tool
Choose from merge, split, compress, convert, sign, and dozens more — organised by what you want to do.
2. Add your file
Drop it onto the page or browse for it. It's opened right in your browser, not sent anywhere.
3. Download the result
Preview it, then save the finished file. No watermark, no account, no waiting in a queue.
Why PDFCure
The same result as the big PDF sites, without the upload, the sign-up wall, or the watermark.
100% private
Editing tools run entirely on your device. Your documents are never uploaded to a server.
Instant
No upload and download round-trip — the work happens locally, so results appear in seconds.
Works everywhere
Any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, or iOS. Nothing to install.
Completely free
Every tool, unlimited use, no page caps. No trial that expires and asks for a card.
No watermarks
Your finished file comes out clean — we never stamp it with our name.
Works offline
Install it once and every tool keeps working with no internet connection at all.
PDFCure vs the typical online PDF tool
Most free PDF sites upload your file, cap how many you can do, and add a watermark unless you pay.
| Feature | PDFCure | Typical PDF site |
|---|---|---|
| Where files are processed | On your device | Uploaded to their server |
| Account required | Never | Often, for anything useful |
| Watermark on output | Never | Common on the free tier |
| Daily file limit | None — your device is the only limit | 2–3 files, then a paywall |
| Price | Free, no card | Freemium subscription |
The PDF toolkit relied on by users worldwide
PDFCure gives you every tool you need to work with your documents quickly and confidently — all while keeping your files private, your data secure, and your workflow entirely in your control.
Nothing leaves your device
Every editing tool — merge, split, compress, sign, and more — runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never sent to any server.
No account, no tracking
Open a tool, upload a file, get your result. No sign-up wall, no email capture, no watermarks added to your documents.
Transparent about the exceptions
The AI tools (Summarize, Ask, Translate) send text — not your file — to a server, and require a Google sign-in with a one-use-per-day limit. Every other tool stays fully on-device with no account.
Frequently asked questions
Is PDFCure actually free?+
Yes. Every tool runs in your browser with no account, no watermark, and no page limit we impose. The AI tools (Summarize, Ask your PDF, Translate) are temporarily disabled for now.
Do you upload my files to a server?+
No — every tool here processes your files entirely on your device, and nothing is uploaded to a server. The AI tools that used to send extracted text to a server are currently disabled.
Is there a file size limit?+
There's no artificial limit we impose, but since processing happens in your browser, very large files (500+ MB or 1,000+ pages) are limited by your device's memory rather than by us.
Do I need to create an account?+
No. Every tool works immediately, with no sign-up.
Does this work on mobile?+
Yes — the site is fully responsive, and it's installable as an app on both iOS and Android via 'Add to Home Screen.'
Can I use this offline?+
Yes, once you've installed it (or just visited it once) — every tool keeps working with no internet connection.
Unlock the AI tools with one tap
Every editing tool on this site already works with zero account. Signing in with Google only unlocks the AI-powered tools — Summarize, Ask your PDF, Translate, and the AI conversion tools — and lets you manage your plan.
AI-powered tools
Summarize, chat with, and translate your PDFs — one free AI action a day, shared across every AI tool.
Free for everyone
There's no paid plan right now — every tool, including the AI ones once they're back, is free to use.
Nothing else changes
Merge, compress, sign, and every other tool here keep working with no account, no watermark, forever.