OnlineFreeToolBoxHow-to guide
How to Use the PDF Toolkit
If you know you need to do something with a PDF but are not sure which tool does it, the PDF Toolkit is the starting point. This guide shows how to use it: browse the list of PDF tools, pick the one that matches your job, and follow that tool's own steps — all free, in your browser, with no sign-up.
How to Use the PDF Toolkit — step by step
- Browse the list of PDF tools on this page.
- Click the tool that matches your job — for example Edit PDF for text corrections, Merge PDF for combining files, or PDF to Word for text extraction.
- Follow that tool's own steps on its page.
- Download the result from that tool's page.
Tips
- For editing text, start with Edit PDF. For combining files, start with Merge PDF. For text extraction, start with PDF to Word or Image to Text.
- Every tool runs in your browser, including on a phone, with the same file pickers and downloads.
- Each tool on the list does one job — pick the tool that matches your job instead of forcing one tool to do everything.
Frequently asked questions
Which PDF tool should I start with?
For editing text, start with Edit PDF. For combining files, start with Merge PDF. For text extraction, start with PDF to Word or Image to Text.
Do the tools work on a phone?
Yes. The tools run in a mobile browser too, with the same file pickers and downloads. Large files and background removal need more time on a phone, and a stable connection helps for the first model or library download.
Do I need an account to use the toolkit?
No. Every tool is free to use in your browser, with no sign-up and no account.