Free Online PDF Tools — Merge, Split, Compress & Convert PDFs
16 free tools — fast, secure, and completely free.
Image to Searchable PDF (OCR)
Turn scanned pages or photos of documents into a searchable PDF — our OCR engine detects the text and embeds an invisible, selectable text layer over each page.
Try it nowPDF Merger
Combine multiple PDF files into a single document. Drag to reorder pages before merging. 100% free, no file size limits, processed in your browser.
Try it nowPDF Splitter
Extract specific pages or page ranges from a PDF. Split a 100-page document into individual pages or custom ranges.
Try it nowPDF Compressor
Compress PDF files without losing quality. Remove unnecessary metadata and optimize content streams to shrink file size.
Try it nowPDF to Image
Convert every page of a PDF to high-quality JPG or PNG images. Download all pages as a ZIP file.
Try it nowPDF to Text
Extract all text content from any PDF file. Copy to clipboard or download as a .txt file. Works with selectable text PDFs.
Try it nowImage to PDF
Convert one or multiple JPG, PNG, or WebP images into a PDF document. Supports multiple images in one PDF with custom page sizes.
Try it nowPDF Rotate
Rotate all or specific pages of a PDF clockwise or counter-clockwise. Fix sideways or upside-down scanned documents instantly.
Try it nowPDF Watermark
Stamp a custom text watermark across every page of your PDF. Control opacity, font size, color, and rotation angle.
Try it nowPDF Page Number Adder
Insert page numbers anywhere on your PDF — top or bottom, left, center, or right. Customize the start number and format like "Page 1 of 10".
Try it nowPDF Password Protector
Encrypt your PDF with a strong 256-bit password so only people with the password can open it. Industry-standard encryption powered by qpdf.
Try it nowPDF Unlocker
Remove password protection from a PDF when you know the current password. Get an unrestricted, freely shareable copy instantly.
Try it nowWord to PDF
Convert .doc and .docx Word documents into polished, shareable PDF files while preserving formatting, fonts, and layout.
Try it nowPDF to Word
Turn PDF files into fully editable .docx Word documents. Preserve text, layout, and formatting so you can edit with ease.
Try it nowExcel to PDF
Convert .xls and .xlsx spreadsheets into clean, print-ready PDF files with proper page fitting for every sheet.
Try it nowPDF to Excel
Extract tables and data from PDF files into editable .xlsx Excel spreadsheets for further analysis and editing.
Try it nowAbout PDF Tools
GMC Tools provides a comprehensive suite of free PDF tools covering every common PDF task: merging multiple PDFs into one document, splitting a PDF into separate pages, compressing a large PDF for email or upload, converting between PDF and Word, protecting a PDF with a password, removing an existing password, adding page numbers, rotating pages, and more. Every PDF tool is completely free with no account required and no file size limits. Files are processed on our secure servers and permanently deleted the moment your download is ready — there is no storage window, no temporary folder, no backup copy sitting on someone else's server.
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How to Merge Multiple PDFs Into One File
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How to Convert a PDF to Word Without Formatting Issues
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How to Split a Large PDF Into Smaller Files
How to Split a Large PDF Into Smaller Files Here's a clear, step-by-step walkthrough anyone can follow.
How to Convert Excel Sheets to PDF the Right Way
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Frequently Asked Questions about PDF Tools
Are PDF files stored after processing?
No. Files are processed in-memory on secure servers and permanently deleted the moment your download starts. There is no retention period.
Do I need an account to use PDF tools?
No. All PDF tools on GMC Tools — merge, split, compress, convert, protect, unlock — are accessible without any registration.
Is there a file size limit for PDFs?
No file size limit is enforced. Very large PDFs (over 100 MB) may take longer to process but will not be rejected.
Can I merge more than two PDFs at once?
Yes — the PDF Merger supports combining multiple PDF files at once. Simply upload all the files you want to combine.