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Merge PDF
Combines multiple PDF files into one document.
Split PDF
Extracts selected PDF pages into a new document.
Rotate PDF
Rotates selected PDF pages right, left or 180 degrees.
PDF to PNG
Converts PDF pages into high-quality PNG images.
PDF to JPG
Converts PDF pages into JPG images.
PDF to Word
Transfers PDF text into an editable Word document.
PDF to Excel
Transfers PDF tables and text into an editable Excel file.
PDF to PowerPoint
Converts each PDF page into a separate PowerPoint slide.
Compress PDF
Reduces the size of a PDF file.
PDF OCR
Recognizes text inside scanned PDF files.
Edit PDF
Lets you edit PDF pages online by adding text, images and freehand drawings.
Remove PDF Pages
Preview and select unwanted PDF pages, remove them, and create a new PDF from the remaining pages.
Unlock PDF
Removes a known password from a PDF file.
Protect PDF
Protects a PDF file with a password.
Add Page Numbers to PDF
Adds page numbers to a PDF at the selected position.
Watermark PDF
Adds a text watermark to PDF pages.
How to use free online pdf tools
ToolNova PDF tools bring everyday workflows such as merging, splitting, rotating, compressing and converting documents together in one place.
Choose the tool you need, upload your PDF and download the result without installing additional desktop software.
Choose the right PDF tool for your task
Two PDFs that look alike may have very different internal structures. Identify your goal and whether the document contains real text or scanned images before choosing a converter.
| Need | Suggested tool | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Combine several PDFs into one file | Merge PDF | Set the source order, then verify the first and last pages after download. |
| Extract or remove selected pages | Split PDF / Remove PDF Pages | Read the preview before assuming how page numbering starts in the tool. |
| Reduce a file for email | Compress PDF | For image-heavy documents, a smaller output may reduce visual sharpness. |
| Copy text from a scanned page | OCR PDF | Match the OCR language to the document and manually verify names and numbers. |
| Edit text in Word or tables in Excel | PDF to Word / PDF to Excel | Complex layouts and merged cells may require cleanup after conversion. |
- Keep a separate copy of the source PDF before processing an important document.
- Encrypted or damaged PDFs may not open in the conversion engine.
- Verify page count, readability, links and special characters in the output.
- Follow your organization’s data-sharing policy for confidential documents.
Frequently asked questions
Does PDF conversion preserve layout exactly?
Not always. Fonts, tables, scanned areas and complex columns may behave differently in the target format. Review critical sections after conversion.
What is the difference between OCR PDF and PDF to Word?
PDF to Word attempts to convert an existing text layer. OCR recognizes characters in page images and is needed for scanned documents.
Is PDF processing performed in the browser or on the server?
It depends on the tool. The processing disclosure on each tool page states the actual method; workflows requiring dedicated engines may run on the server over HTTPS.