PDFKit is a free online PDF utility platform for everyday document work including compression, merging, splitting, conversion, and page cleanup without signup or watermarks.
What is PDFKit?
PDFKit is a browser-based PDF toolset with 29 tools for common document tasks. It accepts PDFs and images (JPG, PNG) as input and produces processed PDFs, ZIP archives of images, or extracted text as output. The platform runs entirely online with no software installation and is developed by an independent team. Temporary files are automatically deleted within minutes after download.
Key Features
- Merge PDFs — combine multiple PDFs into one ordered document, supporting reports, invoices, and notes.
- Split PDF — extract selected page ranges from a larger document into separate PDFs.
- Compress PDF — reduce file size for email or portal upload limits while preserving quality.
- Convert Formats — convert PDF to JPG, JPG to PDF, PDF to Word, and Word to PDF with clear input/output limits.
- Edit Pages — add page numbers, watermarks, rotate, delete, and reorder pages without a desktop editor.
- Secure PDFs — protect with passwords, unlock locked files, inspect metadata, and extract text or tables.
- AI Workflows — summarise, extract key points, chat with a PDF, or translate content.
Who is it for?
- Students — compress lecture PDFs for email submission or merge scanned notes.
- Office workers — split large reports into relevant sections or combine signed contracts into one file.
- Freelancers — convert client invoices to PDF for delivery or watermark drafts before review.
- Admins — extract specific pages from legal documents or inspect metadata for compliance.
Use cases
- Compress PDFs for school portals that reject uploads over 10 MB, quickly reducing file size without signup.
- Merge scanned invoices and contracts into a single ordered PDF packet for archiving or sharing.
- Extract key pages from a lengthy report to create a focused handout or summary document.
- Convert JPG scans to PDF when a workflow requires a single PDF instead of multiple image files.
FAQ
Is PDFKit free?
Yes, all core tools are free with no signup required. A Pro tier with higher file limits is planned but not yet live.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Temporary files are processed without login; they auto-delete within minutes after download.
Are there watermarks on exported files?
No. Exported PDFs and images are watermark-free.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, JPG, and PNG for input. Outputs include PDF, ZIP (for image exports), and plain text.
How are ads handled?
The interface reserves space for ads to prevent layout shifts during processing. Analytics require opt-in consent.
