Get Started with Tools

Click a tool to open the file uploader

Private by Design

All PDF processing happens locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device and are never uploaded to any server. Based on the open-source BentoPDF project (Apache 2.0).

A complete, private PDF toolkit in your browser

PawPDF is a free collection of PDF tools that run entirely on your own device. Unlike most "online PDF" services, it never uploads your files to a server — every operation, from merging to compression to converting images, happens locally in your browser using open-source technology. That means your documents stay private, the tools work quickly, and you can even keep working after you go offline. There is nothing to install and no account to create.

Featured: cross out & watermark an ID card

Our most popular tool solves a very common, very real problem: safely sharing a copy of your identity card. When you need to send a photocopy of your IC, passport, or driver's license, an unmarked copy can be reused for things you never agreed to. PawPDF's ID Card to PDF tool places the front and back of your card on a single A4 page, crosses it with two diagonal lines (a "palang" pattern), and stamps it with a label such as "for bank use only" — visibly binding the copy to one purpose. Because the marks are baked into a freshly generated PDF, they cannot simply be peeled off. You can read the full walkthrough in our guide on how to safely redact and watermark an ID card.

How it works

What you can do with PawPDF

Beyond the ID card tool, PawPDF covers the everyday PDF tasks people reach for most:

New to combining files? See our step-by-step guide on how to merge PDF files.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. Every PawPDF tool processes your files locally in your browser. Your documents never leave your device, so there is no upload to intercept and no server copy to worry about.

Is PawPDF free to use?

Yes, completely. There are no trials, subscriptions, or premium-only features. The site is supported by unobtrusive advertising, which keeps every tool free.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no artificial cap. Because everything runs locally, the practical limit is your device's available memory. Very large or complex files may take a little longer to process.

Do I need to create an account?

No. There is no sign-up and no login. Open a tool, do your task, and close the tab — that is the whole workflow.

Still have a question? Visit our FAQ or contact us — we read every message.