Privacy-first. Browser-based. Verifiable.

PDF tools that don't upload your files

Compress, convert, merge, sign — all in your browser. Verifiable in your DevTools.

80% browser-only. Verifiable in DevTools.

63 tools, all under one roof

Works on Mac, Windows, Linux, mobile

No signup, no daily limits, no watermarks

Why JadePDF?

Privacy verifiable

Open DevTools → Network tab → process a PDF → watch zero requests for 80% of tools.

Honest engineering

We're transparent about which tools need server processing and why.

Premium without paying

All 63 tools, no daily limits, no watermarks. Pro is for power features, not basic ones.

Compare

Feature JadePDF iLovePDF Smallpdf Adobe
Free price $0 $0 $0 Login req
Daily limit free None Limited 2 tasks Limited
Browser-only privacy 80% browser
Watermarks free None None On edit/sign None
Tools count 63 25 21 20
Pro price $4.99/mo $7/mo $12/mo $23.99/mo
Spanish-first Native Native Translated Translated

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my files really private? +
For 80% of our tools, yes — completely. Your PDF never leaves your browser. You can verify this yourself by opening Chrome DevTools → Network tab and watching for zero network requests during processing. For the 20% that require server processing, we delete files after 60 seconds, use TLS 1.3 encryption, and never log contents.
Why does JadePDF say "80% browser-only"? What about the other 20%? +
Some operations like Word→PDF or high-quality OCR require software that doesn't run in browsers yet. We clearly mark these with a ☁️ badge, explain why they need a server, and guarantee 60-second deletion + no logging. Compare: iLovePDF deletes after 2 hours, Smallpdf after 1 hour.
Why is this free? +
Free tier is supported by unobtrusive ads and our belief that basic PDF tools should be accessible to everyone. Power users who need batch processing, server-quality OCR, or saved workflows can upgrade to Pro for $4.99/month.
What's the difference between JadePDF and iLovePDF/Smallpdf? +
Three things: (1) Privacy you can verify — most tools run in your browser, not our servers. (2) No arbitrary limits — no "2 tasks per day" caps. (3) Honest about server use — we tell you exactly which tools need a server and why.
Can I use this offline? +
Yes! Once loaded, browser-only tools work completely offline. Install our PWA and you can compress, merge, split, and more without internet. Server-required tools (marked with ☁️) need a connection.
Does it work on mobile? +
Absolutely. JadePDF is fully responsive and works on iOS Safari, Android Chrome, and any modern mobile browser. You can even install it as a PWA for a native-app feel.
What's the file size limit? +
Browser-only tools can handle files up to ~200MB depending on your device's memory. For very large files, we recommend splitting them first. Server tools accept up to 50MB.
Do you support batch processing? +
Yes — and it's free. Batch up to 50 files at once. Pro users can batch up to 200 files.