Free PDF tools that keep your files private.
Merge, compress, convert, organise, sign and secure PDFs for free. Supported document processing happens directly in your browser, so your files do not need to be uploaded to FreePDF.
Start with what you need.
The most useful FreePDF tools, ready to open in one click.
Merge PDF
Combine multiple PDF files into one document and arrange them in the order you want.
Open Merge PDF →Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size for email, uploads and online forms while keeping the best practical quality.
Open Compress PDF →JPG to PDF
Turn JPG, PNG or WEBP images into a PDF and combine multiple images into one file.
Open JPG to PDF →PDF to JPG
Convert PDF pages into high-quality JPG images and download multi-page results as a ZIP.
Open PDF to JPG →Fill & Sign PDF
Add text, dates, ticks, initials and visible signatures directly onto your PDF.
Open Fill & Sign →Unlock PDF
Remove a known opening password or permitted restriction from a PDF you are authorised to modify.
Open Unlock PDF →What do you want to do with your PDF?
Search by task, file type or action. Try “password”, “image”, “sign”, “pages” or “compress”.
Everything you need for everyday document jobs.
Choose a category below. Each tool opens directly, with no account required for the core FreePDF experience.
Organise & Manage
Combine, reorder and control PDF pages.
Convert
Move between PDFs, images and text.
Edit & Sign
Complete, brand and finish documents.
Optimise
Make documents lighter and easier to share.
Protect & Unlock
Control access to PDF documents.
Business Documents
South African document generators.
Your documents stay on your device.
FreePDF is built differently from traditional upload-and-process PDF services. Supported tools do their document-processing work directly in your browser.
Choose your file
Your browser opens the document locally from your device.
Process in your browser
FreePDF’s JavaScript and WebAssembly tools handle supported document tasks on your device.
Save the result
Your finished file is created for you to download and keep.
Useful tools for everyday business documents.
Create professional documents in your browser without installing payroll or invoicing software.
SA Invoice Generator
Create professional ZAR invoices with supplier and customer details, line items, banking information and optional VAT fields.
Create an invoice →SA Payslip Generator
Create single or bulk South African payslip PDFs with earnings, deductions, employer contributions, gross pay and net pay.
Create a payslip →Simple online PDF tools without the usual hassle.
One place for everyday PDF jobs
FreePDF gives you practical online PDF tools for common document tasks such as merging PDFs, compressing PDF files, converting JPG images to PDF, turning PDF pages into JPG images, organising pages, adding signatures, protecting documents and more.
The goal is simple: open the tool, complete the job and download the result. Core tools do not require an account, and supported document processing is designed to happen directly in your browser.
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Frequently asked questions
Is FreePDF really free to use?
FreePDF’s core document tools are designed to be used without an account or subscription. Individual tools may have practical browser or file-size limits.
Are my PDF files uploaded to FreePDF?
Supported FreePDF document-processing tools are designed to process the selected file locally in your browser instead of uploading the document contents to FreePDF’s server.
Does FreePDF work on phones and tablets?
Yes. The site is built responsively for modern desktop and mobile browsers, although very large or complex PDFs may work better on devices with more memory.
Do I need to create an account?
No account is required for the core FreePDF tools.