PDF tools
Compress, merge, split, sign, and convert PDFs in your browser.
Every PDF utility you need for forms, contracts, invoices, and scanned documents — all running locally so your files never leave your device.
Latest in this suite
8 fresh tools just shipped
All pdf tools
22 tools in total
What's in this suite
CleverTools' PDF suite is built for the everyday Indian workflow: compressing scans under 100 KB for government portals, merging assignment pages into one upload, splitting a contract into per-clause attachments, signing a rental agreement, or pulling text out of a scanned PDF with OCR. Every tool runs client-side via pdf-lib and pdfjs-dist — no upload, no logging, safe for Aadhaar copies, salary slips, and bank statements.
Common workflows
Common pairings: Compress + Merge for shrinking a multi-document upload to a portal's size limit. Split + Crop for trimming a single page from a long contract. PDF to Word + Edit PDF when you need to mark up an existing layout. Sign PDF + Protect PDF when you're sending a contract back to the other side and want to lock further edits.
Frequently asked
Quick answers about the pdf tools suite.
Are these PDF tools really free?
Yes — every tool in this suite is free, with no signup, no daily limit, and no watermark on output. The full feature set including OCR, signing, and 100 MB file uploads is open.
Do my PDFs get uploaded anywhere?
No. The entire suite runs in your browser via pdf-lib and pdfjs-dist. Your PDFs are decoded, edited, and re-saved locally — nothing is sent to a CleverTools server, which matters for sensitive documents like Aadhaar copies, salary slips, or contracts.
What's the maximum file size?
Up to 100 MB per PDF in most tools. Because everything runs locally, the practical limit is your device's RAM — most laptops handle multi-hundred-page PDFs comfortably.
Which tool should I use for X?
Compress PDF for shrinking under government-portal size caps. Merge PDF when you have multiple pages or files to combine into one upload. Split PDF for extracting specific pages. PDF to Word when you need to edit text. Sign PDF for adding a signature. OCR PDF when the text is scanned and not selectable.
Is the output PDF compatible with all readers?
Yes. Output PDFs are standard PDF 1.4+ files — they open in Adobe Acrobat, Preview, Foxit, Sumatra, mobile readers, and every major Indian government portal (UPSC, SSC, Income Tax, etc.).
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