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Merge, convert, compress, edit and protect PDFs in one focused workspace. No software to install.

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PDF toolkit

Choose a tool and get to work

Clear controls, useful previews and a consistent workflow across document tasks.

Merge PDF

Combine multiple PDFs into one, in the order you choose.

Split PDF

Split a PDF into ranges or one file per page.

Compress PDF

Reduce file size while keeping good quality.

PDF to Word

Convert a PDF into an editable Word document.

PDF to PowerPoint

Convert a PDF into a slide deck.

PDF to Excel

Attempt to convert a PDF into an XLSX spreadsheet.

Word to PDF

Convert DOC/DOCX documents to PDF.

PowerPoint to PDF

Convert PPT/PPTX slide decks to PDF.

Excel to PDF

Convert XLS/XLSX spreadsheets to PDF.

Edit PDF

Apply text and shape edits to your PDF.

PDF to JPG

Export each PDF page as a JPG image.

JPG to PDF

Convert JPG images into a single PDF.

Sign PDF

Add a signature block to your PDF.

Add Watermark

Stamp text over every page.

Rotate PDF

Rotate all or selected pages.

HTML to PDF

Convert an HTML file into a PDF document.

Unlock PDF

Remove a known password from a PDF.

Protect PDF

Encrypt a PDF with a password.

Organize PDF

Reorder, rotate and curate pages.

PDF to PDF/A

Request a PDF/A-2b export for archival workflows.

Repair PDF

Attempt to rebuild a damaged or unreadable PDF.

Add Page Numbers

Insert page numbers with your preferred placement.

Scan to PDF

Place scanned images into a PDF in the selected order.

OCR PDF

Make scanned PDFs searchable with text recognition.

Compare PDF

Highlight differences between two PDFs.

Redact PDF

Rasterize pages and black out matched selectable text.

Crop PDF

Trim page margins to a chosen box.

PDF Forms

Fill or flatten interactive form fields.

PDF Summarizer

Create an extractive summary from selectable PDF text.

PDF to Markdown

Export selectable PDF text to a Markdown document.

PDF knowledge centre

Understand the document before changing it

Practical guides explain common PDF problems, trade-offs and checks without getting in the way of the tools.

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How to merge PDF files without losing pages

A practical checklist for combining PDFs in the intended order while checking page counts, orientation, and document-level features.

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02

How PDF compression affects image quality and readability

Understand what PDF compression can change, why scanned pages behave differently from text, and how to evaluate a smaller file.

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03

OCR versus normal PDF text extraction

Learn why some PDFs contain selectable text, when OCR is needed, and why recognition results must be reviewed.

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A predictable process

Three steps, whatever the tool

Every PDFWhirl workspace follows the same basic sequence so the controls stay familiar from one task to the next.

  1. 01

    Add your files

    Choose files from your device or drag them into the upload area.

  2. 02

    Review the options

    Arrange files or pages and confirm the settings required by the selected tool.

  3. 03

    Download the result

    Wait for processing to finish, then download the generated file explicitly.

PDFWhirl workspace

Keep the document visible while you work

Page-based tools keep previews and controls close together so you can review changes before starting a job.

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Designed for document work

Useful details without visual noise

PDFWhirl explains inputs, outputs and relevant limits around the task you selected.

01

Purpose-built tool pages

Each workflow has task-specific controls and guidance instead of a generic upload shell.

Read the help centre
02

Clear processing states

Upload, processing and result views show the next available action without fake progress.

Review document security
03

Accessible controls

Keyboard focus, semantic controls and reduced-motion support are part of the interface.

About PDFWhirl
Common questions

Before you start

Short answers to practical questions before you upload a document.

Do I need to install PDFWhirl?

No. Public tools are used through the website in a modern browser.

Which files can I upload?

Each tool lists the PDF, image or Office file types it accepts before processing.

Can I use PDFWhirl on a phone?

Yes. Upload, options, page controls, progress and result views adapt to smaller screens.

Where can I review privacy details?

Read the Privacy and Security pages for the current processing and storage information.