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pdfzus compared with Clean Retype
Detailpdfzus logo pdfzusClean Retype logo Clean Retype
What it doesMerge PDFs locally and securely in your browser without uploads or registration Check documents for hidden content and create clean copies
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inDE GB
Pricing modelFree Not given
PricingCompletely free with no limits, no subscriptions, no ads, no watermarks Free trial: 1 clean copy included. Pay as you go: £0.99 per document or 10 documents for £6.99. Monthly: £4.99 a month for unlimited documents (fair use, up to 300 a month). Teams: from £19 a month for up to 5 people.
Key features
  • Drag and drop file sorting
  • Local browser-based merging with WebAssembly
  • No watermarks on merged PDFs
  • Combine PDFs and image files together
  • Compress merged PDF to target file size
  • No registration required
  • No tracking cookies
  • Dark mode support
  • Mobile-optimized responsive design
  • Offline capable after initial load
  • Detects hidden names, comments and author information
  • Finds deleted text and tracked changes
  • Identifies hidden sheets in Excel files
  • Reveals hidden slides and speaker notes in PowerPoint
  • Shows text under PDF redaction boxes
  • Rebuilds documents with only visible content
  • Processes files up to 20 MB and 50 pages
  • Provides detailed removal reports
  • Double-checks retyped text for accuracy
  • Removes hidden AI labels and metadata
What makes it different
  • DSGVO-compliant and safe for sensitive documents like applications and contracts
  • Completely free forever with no limits, ads, or hidden fees
  • Servers located in Germany with TLS encryption
  • Open source code publicly available on multiple platforms for transparency
  • File never leaves your computer during the free check
  • Rebuilds pages by reading them like printouts rather than copying files
  • Deleted files within 15 minutes automatically
  • Detailed report of all hidden content removed
  • Maintains formatting in cleaned copies
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)39 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)130
Citation Flow (Majestic)2919
Referring domains (Majestic)2335

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