Document Tools

Six privacy-first PDF tools that run entirely in your browser. Merge and split PDFs, compress image-heavy files, turn JPGs into a single PDF, export PDF pages as images, apply text or image watermarks, and sign documents — all without uploading a single byte. Built for the kind of paperwork you wouldn't send to a stranger's server: contracts, statements, medical records, legal filings.

When to use a PDF tool

PDFs are everywhere - invoices, contracts, travel documents, school assignments, medical paperwork, tax forms. They are easy to read and hard to edit, which is why simple operations like merging, splitting, compressing, converting, watermarking, or signing are often the last step before sending a document to someone else. This category covers all six in dedicated single-purpose tools.

Because everything runs client-side, you can use these tools on documents you would never upload to a free online service: signed contracts, bank statements, payroll records, legal filings, medical scans. Your PDFs never leave your device, and the output downloads straight to your computer.

At a glance

  • Six focused tools — merger/splitter, compressor, image-to-PDF, PDF-to-image, watermark, and signer.
  • Files never leave your device. Contracts, statements, and medical records stay local.
  • No install, no account. Drop a PDF, do the thing, download the result.
  • Modern engines. pdf-lib for writing, pdf.js for rendering — both lazy-loaded from a CDN on first use.
  • Offline capable. Useful on a plane or in a secure environment without network access.
  • No upload size cap. Large scanned archives are processed entirely in-browser, limited only by device memory.

Tools in this category

Six single-purpose PDF tools, each tuned for one common task.

PDF Merger & Splitter
Combine multiple PDFs into one in any order, or split a PDF into individual pages or custom ranges. 100% in-browser.
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PDF Compressor
Shrink PDF file size by re-rendering each page as a JPG at a chosen quality and max width. Batch-capable, with before/after stats per file.
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Image to PDF
Drop JPG, PNG, or WebP images, drag-to-reorder, and save as a single PDF with A4/Letter/A3/A5/Auto page sizes, margins, and contain/cover fit.
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PDF to JPG / PNG
Render PDF pages as JPG or PNG images at 72, 150, or 300 DPI. Pick pages, download a single image or a ZIP with zero-padded filenames.
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PDF Watermark
Stamp every page with a text watermark (font, colour, opacity, rotation, position) or an image logo (PNG/JPG with opacity and scale).
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Sign PDF
Draw, type, or upload a signature; drag and resize onto any page. Multi-page placement, transparent PNG support, no account required.
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Use cases

Concrete situations where a browser-based PDF tool saves time and avoids handing sensitive paperwork to a third party.

  • Assembling an application packet. Merge a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and recommendation letters into a single well-ordered PDF, then compress it to fit a portal's size cap.
  • Bundling receipts for expenses. Convert phone photos of receipts into a single PDF with Image to PDF, then merge with other monthly expense files.
  • Signing a freelance contract. Open the agreement, sign with Sign PDF, and email it back in a single pass — no DocuSign account needed.
  • Marking drafts and confidential documents. Stamp every page with DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL using PDF Watermark before circulating internally.
  • Extracting charts and screenshots. Export specific PDF pages as JPG or PNG with PDF to JPG for slide decks, blog posts, or social shares.
  • Shrinking scans for email. A 50 MB scanned contract routinely drops below 5 MB at Balanced / 1200 px in PDF Compressor — safely under most mailbox limits.
  • Splitting a scanned archive. If a scanner bundled dozens of pages into one file, split them into individual documents so each one can be filed or sent separately.
  • Reorganising chapters or sections. Drag pages into the correct order before merging to produce the final document.

Quick document workflow tips

A few small habits that make working with PDFs much easier. Name files with a date prefix (YYYY-MM-DD) so they sort chronologically. Keep a "to merge" folder on your desktop so you can batch related documents at the end of the week. When splitting, rename the outputs immediately so you do not end up with document-1.pdf, document-2.pdf sitting around forever. And because UtilityGet's tool is offline-capable once loaded, you can safely handle documents on a plane or in a secure environment without network access.

Cross-links to related tools

A few UtilityGet tools from other categories pair well with PDF work.

  • Image Compressor. Shrink photo attachments before embedding them in a PDF.
  • Image Resizer. Scale images to a consistent size before merging them into a document.
  • Word Counter. Check a cover letter length before exporting to PDF.
  • Markdown to HTML. A good first step when printing a clean HTML document to PDF from your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does UtilityGet upload my PDFs when I use these tools?
No. Every PDF tool in this category runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Files you drop in are processed locally with pdf-lib or pdf.js and never uploaded, stored, or logged. That matters for contracts, invoices, medical records, and anything else you would not send to an unknown server.
How many PDFs can I merge at once?
The PDF Merger works on as many files as your device's memory can hold. For a typical laptop, dozens of documents at normal sizes is not a problem. Extremely large scanned archives may be slower because every byte has to be held in memory during merge.
Can I reorder pages before merging?
Yes. Drop your files in and drag them into the order you want before merging. The output PDF follows the exact order of the thumbnails shown in the tool.
Can I split a PDF into individual pages?
Yes. The PDF Merger & Splitter supports splitting. Upload a single PDF and export each page - or a custom page range - as a separate file. Useful when a scanner bundled too much into one document or when you only need to share a single page.
How does the PDF Compressor actually shrink files?
The PDF Compressor re-renders each page to a canvas with pdf.js, encodes each rendered page as JPG at the quality and max width you pick (High 0.85, Balanced 0.65, or Max compression 0.4), and rebuilds a fresh PDF. It's best for scans and image-heavy PDFs, where savings of 60-90% are common. Already-optimised files are detected and kept as-is.
Can I convert JPG, PNG, or WebP images into a single PDF?
Yes. Use Image to PDF. Drop your images, drag the thumbnails into the order you want, pick a page size (A4, Letter, A3, A5, or Auto to match each image), orientation, margin, and fit (Contain or Cover), then download a single PDF. JPG and PNG embed losslessly; WebP is transcoded in-browser to JPEG before embedding.
Can I export PDF pages as JPG or PNG images?
Yes. PDF to JPG renders each selected page at 72, 150, or 300 DPI and exports as JPG (with a quality slider) or PNG. One selected page downloads directly; two or more come back as a ZIP with zero-padded filenames.
Can I add a watermark to every page of a PDF?
Yes. PDF Watermark lets you stamp every page with either a text watermark (Helvetica, Times Roman, or Courier at any size, colour, opacity, rotation, and position - Diagonal, Center, Header, or Footer) or an image watermark from a PNG or JPG logo with configurable opacity and scale.
Can I sign a PDF in my browser?
Yes. Sign PDF accepts drawn (mouse, trackpad, or finger), typed (cursive, serif, monospace, or sans-serif), or uploaded (transparent PNG) signatures. Drag and resize each signature over the page, place signatures on multiple pages, and download the signed PDF. Everything is local - nothing is uploaded.
Is an electronic signature legally binding?
In many jurisdictions a visible electronic signature is recognised when the signer intends to sign. The United States ESIGN Act and UETA provide the US legal framework; the European Union's eIDAS regulation governs electronic signatures in Europe. Different signature levels (simple, advanced, qualified) have different evidentiary weight, and some documents - wills, certain property transfers, family law matters - are often excluded. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a qualified lawyer for binding guidance.
Will merging, compressing, or signing affect PDF quality?
Merging does not re-encode pages, so the quality of each source PDF is preserved exactly. Compression is lossy by design - text is rasterised and images re-encoded as JPG - but at the High preset most documents look essentially identical. Signing adds a transparent signature image on top of existing pages without touching the underlying content.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no hard limit from UtilityGet. The practical ceiling is whatever your browser can hold in RAM. On a modern device this is typically several hundred megabytes of PDF data - more than enough for contracts, reports, and everyday document workflows. On mobile the PDF Compressor warns you at 60 MB+ inputs and clamps the render scale for stability.