Free PDF Tools Online — No Signup Needed
ThePDFBuddy helps you merge, split, rotate, compress, number, watermark, and turn images into PDFs—right in your browser. No account, no upload queue, no surprise paywall.
Pick a job. Get it done.
Every tool runs locally in your browser. Your documents never leave your device.
Your file takes the short route.
Most PDF sites send your document to a server. These tools do the work on your device instead—better for privacy and usually faster for everyday files.
Choose a tool
Select the job you need. Each workspace shows only the relevant options.
Add your files
Drag them in or browse your device. Reorder multi-file jobs before processing.
Download the result
Your browser builds the output locally and downloads it immediately.
Useful forever. Free without being flimsy.
ThePDFBuddy is designed around restrained advertising and relevant partnerships rather than usage caps. Core tools stay free, with no account wall.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about ThePDFBuddy's free PDF tools.
Is ThePDFBuddy really free?
Yes. All seven PDF tools — merge, split, rotate, compress, watermark, page numbers, and images to PDF — are completely free, with no account, no trial, and no watermark stamped on your output files.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Every tool processes your documents entirely in your browser, on your own device. Your files never leave your computer or phone.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. ThePDFBuddy works in any modern browser — desktop or mobile — with nothing to install and no account required.
Which free PDF tools are included?
Merge PDF, Split PDF, Rotate PDF, Compress PDF, Watermark PDF, Add Page Numbers, and Images to PDF — all free and private.