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Free Online PDF Tools to Convert, Merge & Compress

50+ PDF tools in one place - convert, edit, merge, split, compress, eSign and protect, free in your browser with no software to install.

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We built PDFBEAR on a simple idea: everyday PDF work should be fast, clear, and available without installing software. Standard tools run free in your browser, while Premium adds AI and OCR when a workflow needs heavier processing. Whether you're merging invoices, compressing a bulky report, or turning a PDF back into an editable Word document, you can see the access and output rules before you upload.

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Combine several PDFs into oneMerge PDF
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Convert to and from PDF

Turn Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG images and even live web pages into clean, shareable PDFs that look identical on every screen. Going the other way is just as easy - Convert your PDFs back into editable Word and Excel files, export PDF pages as PNG or high-quality JPG images, or pull images out of a PDF in a few seconds.

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Everyday document housekeeping, all without leaving your browser:

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Faced with a long document? Skip the scrolling - chat with your PDF to ask questions and get instant answers, or let our AI summarize a PDF down to the key points in seconds.

Private, secure and built for everyone

  • Your files stay yours. Everything is processed over a secure HTTPS connection, and with a free account your results are saved to a private file manager that only you can access.
  • Free core tools. Every core PDF tool is free to use - get started right away, and create a free account when you want to save your files and unlock your full history.
  • Works anywhere. Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS - Convert, edit and sign straight from the browser.

Want the details behind the promise? Start with the PDFBEAR Trust Center, read how PDFBEAR handles secure PDF processing, what our Privacy Policy covers, who we are on the About PDFBEAR page, or how to contact support.

Need higher limits, longer file retention and priority processing? Go Premium or browse answers in our FAQ.

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How PDFBEAR works

  1. Upload your file - it travels over an encrypted HTTPS connection.
  2. The tool runs automatically - your document is processed by software only; no human reads it.
  3. Download the result - free-account files are kept for 30 days after their last activity, and you can remove any file sooner from My Files.

Common questions

What is PDFBEAR?
PDFBEAR is a browser-based PDF tools platform for converting, compressing, merging, splitting, editing, signing, protecting, OCR and AI document review workflows.
Are PDFBEAR tools free?
Standard PDF tools are free to use. Premium unlocks higher limits, AI PDF tools, OCR, batch processing and priority speed. Compare plans.
Which PDF tool should I use first?
Start with the workflow that matches your task: convert files to PDF, convert from PDF, organize pages, optimize files, edit and sign, secure documents, or use AI and OCR tools. Browse optimization tools.
Is it safe to upload my documents to PDFBEAR?
Yes. Files travel over an encrypted HTTPS connection and are processed automatically - no human reads them. Free-account files are kept for 30 days after their last activity, and you can delete any file sooner from your file manager. Read the Trust Center.
Do I need to install anything to use PDFBEAR?
No. Every tool runs in your web browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. There is nothing to download, install or update.

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