Frequently asked questions

Most tools process files directly in your browser. The Protect PDF tool sends the selected PDF to the web server to add password encryption; it is processed temporarily and the generated file is returned for download. Files are not saved to a public folder.

Choose Unlock PDF and select the file. Enter the password you already have. Your browser opens the document and creates an unlocked, image-based PDF locally. This preserves the page appearance, but text in the output will not be selectable or searchable.

Compression recreates PDF pages as optimized images in your browser. It can reduce file size, but it may lower image quality and the resulting text may not be selectable. Keep your original if you need searchable text.

Images to PDF supports common JPG, PNG, and WebP files supported by your browser.

Yes. The website adapts to mobile screens. The Scan to PDF camera tool requires a secure HTTPS connection and permission to use your camera.

The password you set is used to encrypt the PDF. Keep it somewhere safe: we cannot recover or reset a forgotten document password.

Yes. All tools are free to use. There are no account requirements or hidden subscriptions.