Free Online PDF Tools

Compress, merge, split and convert PDFs in seconds. Everything runs in your browser, so your files never leave your device.

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Why use PDFKettle

  • Files stay on your device

    Your PDF is processed inside your browser and never uploaded, so nobody else gets a copy.

  • Free, no sign-up

    No account, no email and no watermark on your files. Just open the tool and use it.

  • Fast, no waiting

    There is no upload or download queue. Small files are done almost as soon as you click.

  • Works on any device

    Use it on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android or iPhone in any modern browser. Nothing to install.

Compress a PDF to a specific size

Upload forms often set a hard limit. Pick yours and the tool works toward it.

Why your files stay private

When you pick a file, your own device reads it, does the work, and hands the result back as a download. Nothing is sent to a server, so there is no upload wait and no copy of your document stored anywhere else.

One thing to know: because your device does the work, very large files depend on your device’s memory.

Frequently asked questions

Is PDFKettle really free?

Yes. There is no account to create, no watermark on your files and no limit on how many files you process.

Do you upload my files?

No. Each tool runs in your browser, so your documents are read and processed on your own device and never sent to a server.

Which browsers and devices work?

Current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari, on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone. Nothing needs to be installed.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no fixed limit. Because your device does the work, very large files depend on how much memory it has.

Can I open password-protected PDFs?

Not yet. Remove the password in the app you created the file with, then try again.