PDFCraft – Open-source, privacy-first PDF toolkit running entirely locally

Summary: PDFCraft is an open-source PDF toolkit that processes files locally using WebAssembly, ensuring privacy by avoiding server-side handling. It offers over 69 tools including OCR, merge, split, compress, convert, and sign without usage limits or accounts.

What it does

PDFCraft runs powerful PDF libraries directly in the browser via WebAssembly, enabling users to manipulate PDFs entirely on their device without uploading files. It supports a wide range of functions such as merging, splitting, converting Office documents and images, compressing, OCR, and signing.

Who it's for

It is designed for users seeking a privacy-focused, fully local PDF solution without restrictions or hidden costs.

Why it matters

PDFCraft eliminates privacy risks and usage limits common in free PDF tools by providing transparent, client-side processing and open-source code.