Your files never leave your device
Every tool runs locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, stored in the cloud or seen by anyone — so contracts, invoices and IDs stay yours.
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The free PDF editor that keeps your files private
PDFEditly edits, signs, merges, compresses and converts PDFs right in your browser — with no sign-up, no watermark and no uploads.
- Free, no sign-up
- No watermarks
- Files never leave your device
One place for every PDF task
Pick a category, choose a tool, and you're done in seconds. No installs, no accounts.
Edit PDFAdd text, images, shapes and highlights.Find & ReplaceSearch and replace text across pages.Merge PDFCombine several PDFs into one file.Split PDFExtract a page range into a new file.PDF to WordExport to an editable .docx file.PDF to ExcelPull tables into .xlsx, with OCR.PDF to JPGSave each page as a JPG image.Compress PDFReduce file size for email and upload.Protect PDFLock the file with a password.
How to edit a PDF online
Three steps, about thirty seconds, and no learning curve.
Step 1: Drop in your PDF
Drag a file onto any tool or click to browse. It opens instantly — nothing is uploaded.
Step 2: Make your changes
Edit text, reorder pages, compress or convert with simple, clearly labelled controls.
Step 3: Download the result
Save the finished file straight to your device. No watermark, no email, no waiting.
Built for speed. Designed for privacy.
Instant processing
No upload queues. Your device does the work.
Built-in OCR
Pull text and tables out of scanned pages.
Works offline
Once loaded, most tools keep working without a connection.
No watermarks
Clean output on every file, every time.
Guides & PDF tips
Step-by-step tutorials to get more out of your documents.
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How to Edit a PDF on Your Phone Instantly Without Downloading an App
Online PDF editing lets you change PDF files in your phone's browser without installing an app. Learn how to edit PDFs safely and protect your files.
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Convert PDF Tables to Excel Without Losing Data
Learn how to convert PDF tables to Excel, handle scanned files, and check your spreadsheet for missing values and layout errors.
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Compress PDF Online Free Without Losing Quality
Compress PDF online for free with PdfEditly. Learn how to reduce PDF file size, choose a compression level, and prepare files for sharing.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about PDFEditly — free PDF tools that run entirely in your browser.
What is the best free PDF editor?
For everyday tasks, the best free PDF editor is one that edits without watermarks, sign-ups or uploads. PDFEditly does all three: it runs in your browser on any device and never sends your files to a server. For professional print production or complex form authoring, a paid desktop suite is still more capable.
Is there a completely free PDF editor with no watermark?
Yes. PDFEditly is completely free with no watermark, no page limit and no account. Every tool — edit, sign, merge, split, compress, convert and OCR — exports clean files you can use for anything.
Is it safe to edit PDFs online?
It depends on whether the tool uploads your file. Most online PDF editors send documents to their servers for processing. PDFEditly processes every file locally in your browser, so contracts, IDs and bank statements never leave your device.
How do I edit a PDF without Adobe Acrobat?
Open PDFEditly's Edit PDF tool in any browser, drop in your file, then add or change text, images, highlights and signatures. Click Download to save the edited PDF. There is nothing to install and no Adobe account is needed.
Can I edit the existing text in a PDF for free?
Yes. In text-based PDFs you can click existing text to change it, or use Find & Replace to update a word everywhere at once. Scanned PDFs are images, so run them through PDF to Text (OCR) first.
How do I sign a PDF for free?
Open the PDF in PDFEditly, choose Sign, then draw, type or upload your signature and place it on the page. Download the signed PDF — it's free, needs no account and the document stays on your device.
Does PDFEditly work on iPhone, Android and Chromebook?
Yes. PDFEditly runs in any modern browser, so it works on iPhone, iPad, Android, Chromebook, Mac, Windows and Linux with no app to install.
Do I need to create an account?
No. PDFEditly has no accounts or sign-in. Open any tool and start working immediately.