Choose your files
Open documents from your device. They stay in your browser.
YOUR DOCUMENTS. YOUR DEVICE.
Free PDF tools.
Private by design.
Merge, split, compress, convert and sign PDFs.
Your documents stay on your device.
THE TOOLKIT
A place for every PDF task.
Choose a tool. Add your files. Get back to your work.
Merge PDF
Combine documents in the order you choose.
OrganizeSplit PDF
Extract pages or split by range, count, or size.
OrganizeCompress PDF
Reduce file size with control over quality.
OptimizeOrganize PDF
Reorder, remove, or duplicate your pages.
OrganizeImages to PDF
Turn your images into a polished document.
ConvertPDF to images
Render pages or extract embedded images.
ConvertRotate PDF
Get every page facing the right direction.
OrganizeWatermark PDF
Apply text or image watermarks to your PDFs.
Edit & signPage numbers
Add consistent page numbers and custom labels.
Edit & signProtect PDF
Encrypt documents and manage PDF permissions.
SecurityUnlock PDF
Remove a password you already know.
SecuritySign PDF
Place signatures, initials, text, dates, and stamps.
Edit & signA SIMPLE WORKFLOW
From open to done.
Make your changes
Arrange pages, adjust settings, and preview your work.
Save the result
Download a new copy. Your original file stays untouched.
PRIVACY BUILT IN
Your files never
leave your device.
Paperlight processes documents locally in your browser. No document uploads, document history, or accounts. The public site uses Vercel Web Analytics for page-view statistics. Documents, passwords, signatures, and editing data are never sent to analytics.
Local processing
Files and passwords stay in this tab.
No document storage
Only your appearance preference is saved.
Works offline
Once the required tool assets are loaded, you can disconnect.
A few useful details.
Is Paperlight an iLovePDF alternative?
Paperlight is an independent alternative for twelve common PDF workflows, including merging, splitting, compression, conversion, and visual signing. Files are processed on your device. It is not affiliated with iLovePDF and does not offer every iLovePDF feature, such as cloud services or signature requests.
Are my files really private?
Yes. We never upload your documents or passwords. Processing stays in your browser, and no document history is stored.
How large can my files be?
Up to 100 MB of combined input and 500 pages per job, with additional image and memory limits. Large documents may need smaller batches.
Does compression preserve my content?
Lossless optimization is the default. Image optimization changes image quality while keeping text. Whole-page rasterization is an explicit advanced option that removes interactive content.
Is a signature certified?
Signatures are visual marks placed on the PDF. Paperlight does not verify identities or create certified digital signatures.
Which documents are supported?
Standard PDFs and JPEG, PNG, or WebP images. Some complex PDF structures are rejected when safe preservation cannot be guaranteed.