qPDF stands for Quick PDF
Everything for your PDFs.
Simple. Fast. Free.
Merge, split, compress, sign, redact, protect and more – in seconds, right on your device.
- No upload
- No sign-up
- 100% free
- No watermark
All PDF tools at a glance
Pick a tool and get started right away. Everything runs in your browser.
Merge PDFs
Combine several PDFs into one file and freely shuffle individual pages with drag & drop, e.g. fronts and backs.
Split PDF
Select pages, define ranges or pull out every page individually.
Compress PDFs & images
Reduce PDFs and images (JPEG, PNG, WebP) with quality presets or custom settings.
Edit pages
Rotate, delete, duplicate and reorder pages, and insert blank pages.
Fill & edit a PDF
Fill in forms and place your own text, images, checkmarks and signatures on any page.
Images to PDF
Turn photos and scans into one PDF and sort them with drag & drop.
PDF to images
Save every page of a PDF as a sharp JPG or PNG image.
Word, Excel & PowerPoint to PDF
Convert Word, Excel and PowerPoint files to PDF.
PDF to Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Convert a PDF to an editable Word, Excel or PowerPoint file.
Add page numbers
Number your pages at the position and in the format you like.
Add watermark
Place text or your own logo anywhere and stamp it on all pages.
Sign PDF
Draw your signature and place it anywhere in the document.
Crop pages
Trim the margins off all pages or a single page.
Redact PDF
Permanently black out sensitive passages – with a rectangle or text search.
Password-protect PDF
Encrypt a PDF: set a password to open it and block printing, copying or editing.
Decrypt PDF
Remove password protection and restrictions from a PDF – if you know the password.
Extract text
Copy the text of a PDF or save it as a .txt file.
Metadata
View and edit title, author and other hidden details, or remove them.
Why qPDF is the quick way to work with PDFs
qPDF stands for Quick PDF: no installation, no account, no waiting for uploads.
Quick by design
Files are processed on your device, so there is no upload or download queue. Most jobs finish in seconds.
Private by default
Your PDFs never leave your browser. We cannot see, store or share them, because they never reach a server.
Free without catches
No sign-up, no daily limits, no watermarks and no premium upsell for the basics.
Works everywhere
Open it in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone.
How to use qPDF in 3 steps
From file to result in less than a minute.
- 1
Choose a tool
Pick what you want to do, for example merge, compress or sign a PDF.
- 2
Add your file
Drag and drop your PDF into the page or select it from your device. It stays on your device.
- 3
Download the result
Adjust the options, start the tool and download your new file right away.
Your files never leave your device
Most online PDF tools send your documents to a server. qPDF does not. All processing happens locally in your browser with JavaScript and WebAssembly.
- No uploadfiles are never transferred to a server.
- No accountnothing to register.
- No storageclose the tab and everything is gone.
- Verifiablethe network tab of your browser shows that no file leaves it.
| qPDF compared to typical online PDF tools | qPDF | Typical online tools |
|---|---|---|
| Where files are processed | qPDFOn your device | Typical online toolsOn a remote server |
| Upload required | qPDFNever | Typical online toolsAlways |
| Account or sign-up | qPDFNot needed | Typical online toolsOften required |
| Daily limits or file size caps | qPDFNone | Typical online toolsCommon |
| Watermarks on results | qPDFNever | Typical online toolsSometimes on free plans |
| Price | qPDFFree | Typical online toolsFree tier plus paid plans |
Popular PDF tasks
Jump straight to the job you need.
Combine multiple PDFs into one
Merge several files and reorder pages with drag and drop.
Make a PDF smaller for email
Reduce file size in levels from lossless to maximum.
Split a PDF into separate files
Extract pages, ranges or every page on its own.
Rotate, delete or reorder PDF pages
Edit pages and insert blank ones.
Sign a PDF online for free
Draw or type your signature and place it anywhere.
Password-protect a PDF
Encrypt with AES-256 and block printing or copying.
Remove a PDF password
Unlock a file you have the password for.
Black out sensitive information
Permanently remove text, names and numbers.
Turn photos into a PDF
Combine JPG and PNG images into one document.
Frequently asked questions about qPDF
What does qPDF stand for?
qPDF stands for Quick PDF. The goal is simple: PDF tools that are fast to find, fast to use and fast to finish, without installing anything.
Is qPDF really free?
Yes. All tools are free to use with no sign-up, no daily limits and no watermarks.
Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?
No. Every tool runs locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded, stored or shared. You can confirm this in the network tab of your browser.
Do I need to install anything?
No. qPDF works in any modern browser such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, on desktop and mobile.
Is there a file size limit?
qPDF does not set a limit. Because processing happens on your device, very large files are only limited by the memory and speed of your device.
Can I use qPDF on my phone or tablet?
Yes. The interface adapts to small screens and touch input, although large files are processed faster on a computer.
How secure are password protection and redaction?
Password protection uses AES-256 encryption. Redaction turns the affected pages into images, so the text underneath is removed permanently.
Which tools does qPDF offer?
Merge, split and compress PDFs, edit pages, convert images to PDF and PDF to images, add page numbers, add watermarks, sign, crop, redact, password protect, decrypt, extract text and edit metadata.
Ready to get things done quickly?
Choose a tool and finish your PDF task in seconds. No account, no upload, no cost.