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AI · July 24, 2026

PDFly – 56 free PDF tools that run in the browser

Hi HN! I built PDFly — a PDF toolkit that runs entirely client-side. No file uploads, no server processing, no account needed. It has 56 tools including merge, split, compress, convert, redact, compare, and an AI chat feature to ask questions about your PDF content. Everything runs in your browser using [mention your tech stack if relevant, e.g., WASM/JS libraries]. Would love feedback on the tools, UX, or anything else!

PDFly – 56 free PDF tools that run in the browser launched on July 24, 2026 with 10 votes, #1,657 of 24,623 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.

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PDFly is a collection of 56 free PDF tools that operate entirely within the browser without requiring file uploads, server processing, or user accounts. The toolkit includes functions for merging, splitting, compressing, and converting PDFs, as well as redacting and comparing documents. It also features an AI chat tool that allows users to ask questions about PDF content. All processing happens client-side in the browser, making it suitable for anyone needing quick PDF manipulation without privacy concerns.

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56 free PDF tools that run in your browser. Merge, split, compress, convert, sign & chat with PDFs — no uploads, no watermarks, no account.

56 free PDF tools: merge, split, compress, convert, edit, and sign PDFs online. Most tools run entirely in your browser — no signup, no watermarks, no file uploads.

Merge, convert, edit, and work with your PDFs in your browser. Most tools run locally; AI features may use server-side processing. No watermarks, no account required. No tools match your search. Try a different keyword orfrom pdfly.uk

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