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Compress large PDFs for email, convert scanned documents into editable Word files, extract tables, merge pages and more. 40+ fast PDF tools with no signup and no watermark.

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✓ Honest handoff: this panel opens PDFRun's real compressor with your target ceiling pre-selected. Your PDF stays in this browser until you continue — nothing here is processed, uploaded or simulated.

40+PDF tools
9Can run in your browser
0Watermarks, any tier
<1 minTypical everyday file

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Pick the problem, not the file format. We'll route you to the right tool with sensible settings.

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Too big for email Scan to editable Word Extract a table Merge documents Split for submission Summarize a PDF
Compress

Get a PDF under an email limit

Gmail caps attachments at 25 MB and many portals stop at 1–2 MB. Compress to the exact ceiling you need without wrecking the scan.

Compress for email OCR & convert

Scanned PDF to editable Word

OCR turns a flat scan into real text, then hands you a .docx you can edit — headings and tables intact.

Convert a scan Extract

Pull a table into Excel

Lift tabular data out of a report or statement into a spreadsheet instead of retyping rows by hand.

Extract a table Workflow

Combine files in the right order

Merge statements, invoices or exhibits into one document, ordered the way the recipient expects.

Merge documents Sign

Sign a PDF without printing

Draw, type or upload a signature and place it on the page — no printer, no scanner, no account.

Sign a PDF AI

Understand a long PDF faster

Summarise a long report or contract into its key points so you know what matters before reading it all.

Summarise a PDF

I need my PDF under…

Choose the limit used by your email, visa, school or government portal.

↓ 500 KB ↓ 1 MB ↓ 2 MB ↓ 5 MB ↓ Gmail 20 MB

One document, five jobs

One PDF. Many possibilities.

Start from the file you already have. Every stage below is a real tool — the page just shows you what each one changes.

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Compression

01 · COMPRESSION

Compression

Shrink PDFs for email, upload limits, or storage — without trashing quality.

Explore compression 02 · CONVERSION

Conversion

PDF ↔ Word, Excel, PowerPoint and images — including scanned originals.

Explore conversion 03 · EXTRACTION

Extraction

OCR, tables, text, images, invoice data, summaries.

Explore extraction 04 · WORKFLOW

Workflow

Merge, split, organise, redact, sign, prepare for submission.

Explore workflow 05 · SIGNATURE

Signature

Draw, type or upload a signature and place it on the page — no printer, no scanner, no account.

Explore signature

How it works

Three steps. Done.

1

Pick your exact problem

Choose the outcome you need. The tool opens with settings already tuned for that job.

2

Upload and process

Browser-mode tools process the file locally on your device. Tools that need a server transfer it over encrypted HTTPS.

3

Download and move on

Grab the result with no watermark. Server-processed files are deleted automatically within 1 hour.

Verify it yourself

No marketing claims you can't check.

Open your browser's Network tab while running a browser-mode tool: the PDF itself is never uploaded. Everything else is stated plainly here.

Security & data handling

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9 tools can process locally Choose browser mode on these tools and the PDF stays on your device — it is never sent to our servers.
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Everything else is encrypted in transit Server-side tools transfer over HTTPS and are processed automatically — no human reviews your document.
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Deleted within 1 hour Temporary server copies are removed automatically. PDFRun does not use your documents to train models.
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No account, no watermark Core tools need no signup, and nothing we output carries a watermark on any tier.

Pricing

Free is the product. Pro adds power.

Everyday PDF work stays free. Upgrade only when you need batch, larger files or priority.

Free

$0 forever

No credit card, no signup.

  • ✓All 40+ core PDF tools
  • ✓No account required
  • ✓No watermark on output
  • ✓Up to 25 MB per file
  • ✓10 jobs per hour

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Pro

$9.00 /month

7-day free trial · cancel anytime

  • ✓Larger files, up to 1 GB
  • ✓Batch processing, up to 100 files
  • ✓Priority processing queue
  • ✓Saved workspaces & recurring workflows

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Guides

Before you upload.

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🗜️COMPRESS

Preparing Visa Application PDFs That Actually Get Accepted

A step-by-step workflow for turning phone scans of passports, bank statements and reservations into the small, legible, correctly-ordered PDFs visa…

Aug 16, 2026 · 5 min read

⚙️AUTOMATION

Running Monthly PDF Workflows on Autopilot

Saved workspaces, batch processing and a clean folder structure turn the recurring "month-end PDF chores" into a five-minute job.

Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min read

📄DOCUMENTS

How to Organise Business Documents Faster

Drag-to-reorder thumbnails, batch rotation and page-level deletion replace the print-rescan-rebuild workaround most messy PDFs still get.

Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min read

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need an account?

No. Every core tool works without signing up. An account is only needed for Pro features such as batch processing and saved workspaces.

Are my PDF files private?

9 tools can run entirely in your browser, where the PDF is never uploaded. Most run locally by default; OCR offers it as an opt-in because its in-browser engine is a large one-time download. Tools that need a server transfer the file over HTTPS, process it automatically with no human review, and delete it within 1 hour. PDFRun does not use your documents to train models. AI-powered tools additionally send extracted text to an external AI provider, which is stated on those tools.

Is PDFRun really free?

Yes. Core tools are free with no watermark and no quality cap, up to 25 MB per file and 10 jobs per hour. Pro exists for batch work and larger files.

Will compression make my PDF unreadable?

No. Compression re-encodes images and strips redundant data. Text stays selectable. Choose a lighter compression level or a larger target size if a file needs to stay closer to the original.

How long are files retained?

Server-processed files are deleted automatically within 1 hour. Browser-mode tools never send the file at all.

Can I use PDFRun on mobile?

Yes. Everything runs in the browser on phones and tablets — there is nothing to install.

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