Making PDF Tools That Respect Your Privacy
pdfprivately was built on a simple principle: your documents belong to you. They should never be uploaded to a server you don't control.
Our Mission
Most online PDF tools work the same way: you upload your document to their server, they process it, and you download the result. This means your sensitive contracts, tax returns, medical records, and personal documents exist on a third-party server — even if just temporarily.
We believe this is fundamentally broken. In an era of data breaches, AI training on user content, and pervasive surveillance, your documents should never leave your control.
pdfprivately reimagines PDF tools from the ground up. All processing happens in your browser using WebAssembly. No upload, no servers, no cloud. Your files stay on your device — period.
Our Philosophy
Privacy by Default
Privacy isn't a feature — it's the foundation. Our architecture ensures your files never leave your device. No data to delete, no servers to secure, no privacy policy to trust.
Free for Everyone
PDF tools should be accessible to everyone. We keep pdfprivately free with no daily limits, no file caps, and no account required. Because cloud processing costs, client-side processing doesn't.
Open Source
Our code is open for anyone to inspect, audit, and improve. Transparency is essential for trust — you can see exactly what our tools do and verify they don't send your data anywhere.
User First
No dark patterns, no upsells, no account requirements, no tracking cookies. Every design decision starts with one question: 'What's best for the user?'
Open Source Commitment
pdfprivately is fully open source. Our entire codebase is available on GitHub for anyone to review, contribute to, or self-host. We believe open source is essential for privacy tools — you shouldn't have to trust our word that we respect your privacy. You can verify it.
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pdfprivately is built with modern web technologies that enable powerful client-side processing:
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Have feedback, suggestions, or found a bug? We'd love to hear from you. Open an issue on GitHub or reach out through the repository.
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