The Docfather – 71 free browser-based PDF and image tools

Summary: The Docfather provides 71 free, client-side tools for PDFs and images that run entirely in the browser without uploads or signups. It processes files offline using modern browser APIs, ensuring privacy and unlimited use.

What it does

It offers PDF functions like merge, split, compress, rotate, watermark, sign, and redact, plus image editing including resize, crop, convert, compress, background removal, and AI upscaling. All processing occurs locally using pdf-lib, Canvas API, and Google’s MediaPipe for AI features.

Who it's for

Users needing secure, offline PDF and image editing without account creation, file limits, or server uploads.

Why it matters

It eliminates privacy risks and restrictions common in free online tools by processing files entirely on the user’s device.