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pdfzus compared with PDFkind
Detailpdfzus logo pdfzusPDFkind logo PDFkind
What it doesMerge PDFs locally and securely in your browser without uploads or registration Free online PDF editor with no signup, watermark or paywall
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inDE MA
Pricing modelFree Free
PricingCompletely free with no limits, no subscriptions, no ads, no watermarks Free: all 128 tools, no account, no watermark, no limits
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
  • Edit existing text in place by double-clicking to keep original font and formatting
  • Add text in over 20 fonts including Arabic fonts with right-to-left support
  • True redaction that permanently removes text and images from the file
  • Create fillable form fields including text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons and signature fields
  • Sign PDFs with drawn, typed or uploaded signatures
  • Add images, shapes, highlights and annotations
  • Merge, split and reorganize PDF pages
  • Convert between PDFs and other formats including Word, Excel, JPG and PNG
  • All processing happens in your browser with files never uploaded to servers
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
  • Completely free with no signup, watermark, trial or paid plan
  • Edit existing PDF text in place instead of overlaying boxes, keeping original formatting
  • Files are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded to servers
  • 128 tools covering editing, organization, conversion and security
  • Support for 16 languages including right-to-left scripts like Arabic
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)39 no change since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)134
Citation Flow (Majestic)2921
Referring domains (Majestic)23319

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