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- Organize
Merge PDF files
Combine multiple PDFs into one. Free, private, in your browser.
- Organize
Split PDF
Extract pages from your PDF into separate files.
- Organize
Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size with control over quality.
- Organize
Rotate PDF pages
Rotate any page to the right orientation.
- Organize
Reorder pages
Drag and drop to reorder pages of your PDF.
- Secure
Sign PDF
Add your handwritten signature. Visual signature only — for qualified eIDAS signatures use Reader Desktop.
- Edit
Add watermark to PDF
Stamp text or image watermarks on your PDF.
- Secure
Protect PDF with password
Encrypt your PDF with AES-256.
- Convert
Convert images to PDF
Combine JPG, PNG, WebP into a single PDF.
- Convert
Convert PDF to images
Export each page of your PDF as PNG, JPG or WebP.
- Convert
OCR PDF — extract text
Extract searchable text from scanned PDFs. Runs locally with Tesseract.
- Convert
Extract text from PDF
Get plain text from native PDFs (with embedded text). For scanned PDFs use OCR.
- Edit
Add page numbers to PDF
Stamp page numbers on every page. Custom format, position and start number.
- Secure
Unlock PDF — remove password
Remove the password from a PDF you can already open. We never receive the password — runs locally.
- Organize
Crop PDF pages
Trim white margins from every page. Same content, smaller crop area.
- Edit
Add header & footer to PDF
Stamp custom text in the header and/or footer of every page.
- Edit
Compare PDFs
Diff two PDFs side by side. Spots additions and removals in the text.
- Edit
Edit PDF bookmarks
Add, edit and remove the table of contents (outline) of your PDF.
- Edit
Fill PDF forms
Detect AcroForm fields and fill them in your browser. Text, checkboxes, radio, dropdowns.
- Convert
Convert PDF to PDF/A
Make any PDF archive-ready (ISO 19005-2). Embeds the sRGB color profile and PDF/A-2b metadata required for long-term preservation.
Frequently asked questions
Is reader.me really free?
Yes, completely free with no usage limits and no account required. All 10 tools are available without sign-up.
Will my PDFs be uploaded to a server?
No. Every tool runs 100% in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device — you can verify this in your browser's DevTools Network tab.
Does it work offline?
Yes. After your first visit, reader.me works completely offline as an installable PWA. Add it to your home screen on mobile or desktop.
What's the file size limit?
50 MB per file on the web, with up to 20 files per merge operation. For larger batches or multi-GB files, install Reader Desktop (coming in Phase 2).
How is reader.me different from iLovePDF or SmallPDF?
Those services upload your PDF to their servers, then process it remotely. reader.me processes everything in your browser — that's not a marketing claim, it's an architectural fact.