Do these tools upload my PDF?

No. Every tool in this category runs in your browser. File bytes are not sent to a PDF upload API.

Yes — free, no account, and no watermark on exports.

Category · 11 tools · no upload

Secure PDF free — encrypt, redact PII, Confidential Send

Protect sensitive documents with local encryption, PII tools, and Confidential Send — no server ever sees your passwords or file contents.

Scan for PII, auto-redact common patterns, strip metadata, password-encrypt, or run Confidential Send for a one-pass private prep (single file or batch zip). Always review redacted pages before you email or share.

Part of 67 free local PDF tools — see all.

Auto-redact PII

Detect SSNs, emails, phones, and cards — then permanently black them out on matched pages.

Privacy scanner

Scan a PDF for PII patterns and report what was found, without removing it.

Fingerprint

Generate a SHA-256 fingerprint of the file bytes and extracted text.

Remove metadata

Clear PDF properties (title, author, subject, keywords, dates) and XMP metadata. Page content is not changed.

Encrypt PDF

Password-protect a PDF so it cannot be opened without the password.

Unlock PDF

Remove password protection from a PDF you own. Password stays on your device.

Confidential Send

Private prep in one pass — scan/redact PII, strip metadata, watermark, encrypt — or Email Ready. Batch many PDFs into a zip.

Deep Clean

Forensic-lite scrub — strip metadata, drop embedded files, clear OpenAction/JS markers, flatten forms. Safe-to-email prep, not NSA-grade wipe.

Hidden Content Auditor

Flag off-page text, tiny or near-white text, attachments, form residue, and JavaScript/OpenAction markers before you share.

Job Application Packet

Compress resume to a size target, deep-clean, optional company watermark, zip with cover letter and a privacy receipt — all local.

Sanitize for AI

Export visible text only (drop images/layout) as .txt or a minimal PDF sized for ChatGPT/Claude paste — drafting help, not archival.

Frequently asked questions

Do these tools upload my PDF?
No. Every tool in this category runs in your browser. File bytes are not sent to a PDF upload API.
Are the tools free?
Yes — free, no account, and no watermark on exports.
What can I do in Security?
Protect sensitive documents with local encryption, PII tools, and Confidential Send — no server ever sees your passwords or file contents.