Frequently Asked Questions

AwesomePDF is a free, privacy-focused PDF toolkit that runs entirely in your browser. It offers 80+ professional tools for editing, converting, merging, splitting, and securing PDF files without uploading them to any server.

Yes, AwesomePDF is completely free to use. There are no hidden costs, no premium tiers, and no registration required. All features are available to everyone.

No, you don't need to create an account or register to use AwesomePDF. Simply visit the website and start using any tool immediately.

No, your files are never uploaded to any server. All PDF processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device.

Yes, AwesomePDF is designed with privacy in mind. Since all processing happens locally in your browser, your sensitive documents remain on your device and are never transmitted over the internet.

Your files are stored temporarily in your browser's memory during processing. Once you close the browser tab or navigate away, all file data is automatically cleared. We don't store any of your files.

AwesomePDF offers 67+ tools including: merge, split, compress, convert (to/from images, text, JSON), edit, annotate, sign, add watermarks, encrypt/decrypt, OCR, and many more.

Yes, you can merge multiple PDF files into one. Simply use the Merge PDF tool, upload your files, arrange them in the desired order, and click merge.

Yes, AwesomePDF supports converting various image formats (JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, TIFF, SVG, HEIC) to PDF. You can convert single or multiple images at once.

AwesomePDF provides annotation and editing tools including highlighting, adding text, shapes, images, and signatures. For full text editing, the PDF Editor tool offers comprehensive annotation capabilities.

AwesomePDF works on all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. We recommend using the latest version of your browser for the best experience.

Most tools support files up to 100MB, with some tools like merge and compress supporting up to 500MB. These limits are in place to ensure smooth performance in your browser.

Since all processing happens in your browser, performance depends on your device's capabilities. Large files require more memory and processing power. For best results, close other browser tabs and applications.

Currently, AwesomePDF requires an internet connection to load the application. However, once loaded, the PDF processing itself happens locally and doesn't require a connection.

AwesomePDF is available in 15 languages: English, 日本語, 한국어, Español, Français, Deutsch, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Português, العربية, Italiano, Bahasa Indonesia, Tiếng Việt, Română, Polski. Arabic supports a right-to-left layout.

You can change the language using the language selector in the header. Your preference will be saved for future visits.