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Free PDF Tools — Merge, Split, Convert and Compress PDFs Online

Toolbox Hub PDF tools give you a fast and free way to handle the most common PDF editing tasks in the browser. Merge multiple PDF files into one document for cleaner sharing, split a long file into smaller sections, compress a PDF that is too large to email, convert between PDF and Word for editing, and extract or rebuild pages with the JPG conversion tools. Each tool runs in your browser without requiring an account or installation. Whether you need to prepare a file for a client, combine pages for a report, or reduce a scan for an upload limit, the tools below cover the standard PDF workflows people reach for most often.

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How do I merge multiple PDF files into one document?

Open the PDF Merge tool, upload the files you want to combine, arrange them in the order you need, and click merge. The result downloads as a single PDF. This is useful for combining invoices, combining chapters, or assembling a report from separately written sections. If the merged file is too large to email, run it through the PDF Compressor next.

Can I split a PDF into individual pages or sections?

Yes. The PDF Split tool lets you extract specific pages or divide a PDF into separate files. You can pull out a single page, split at a specific page number, or extract a range. This is useful when you need to share only part of a document, extract a signed page from a contract, or separate chapters of a book.

What is the best way to reduce a PDF file size?

The PDF Compressor reduces file size by optimising embedded images and removing redundant data. This is the fastest route for shrinking a PDF that is too large to attach to an email or upload to a portal. If the PDF contains large embedded photos, converting those images to WebP before creating the PDF will often produce a smaller result than compressing afterwards.

How do I convert a PDF to a Word document I can edit?

Open the PDF to Word tool, upload your PDF, and download the .docx file. The tool preserves the text content so you can continue editing in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or any compatible editor. Heavily formatted PDFs with tables, columns, or complex layouts may need minor cleanup after conversion — this is normal and not a limitation unique to any specific converter.

Do the PDF tools send my documents to an external server?

Some PDF operations — particularly PDF to Word conversion and PDF password protection — require a backend process to complete. These use secure connections and do not retain your files after processing. Tools like PDF Page Rotator and JPG to PDF run in your browser without any server contact. Each tool page indicates clearly whether processing happens locally or requires a remote step.

How do I add page numbers to a PDF?

Use the PDF Page Number Adder. Upload your PDF, choose where you want the numbers to appear (top left, bottom centre, etc.), and download the updated document. This is useful for reports, academic submissions, legal documents, and any file that needs clear pagination for navigation or reference.

Can I protect a PDF with a password for free?

Yes. The Protect PDF tool adds a password to your file so that only someone with the correct password can open it. This is suitable for contracts, financial documents, and any PDF that should not be readable by anyone who happens to have the file. Password-protected PDFs open in any standard PDF viewer — the reader just sees a password prompt before the document loads.

How do I convert a PDF to JPG images?

Open the PDF to JPG tool and upload your document. Each page of the PDF is converted to a separate JPG image. This is useful for sharing individual pages on social media, embedding PDF content into a website that does not support PDF embeds, or extracting pages for use in a presentation.

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