How to Compress a PDF Without Losing Quality
Re-pack a PDF with object streams so the container shrinks while content stays intact — no image resampling, no quality loss.
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Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size directly in your browser.PDF to JPG
Turn PDF pages into JPG images, locally.PDF to PNG
Export PDF pages as lossless PNG images.JPG to PDF
Combine JPG images into a single PDF.PNG to PDF
Combine PNG images into a single PDF.PDF to Text
Extract text from a PDF, locally in your browser.Extract Images
Pull embedded images out of a PDF as lossless PNG files, locally.Compare PDF
Compare two PDFs and see differences in their pages and text, locally.Merge PDF
Combine multiple PDFs into one document.Split PDF
Split a PDF into separate documents by page range.Extract Pages
Pull selected pages out into a new PDF.Remove Pages
Delete pages you no longer need from a PDF.Reorder Pages
Rearrange PDF pages in any order you want.Rotate PDF
Rotate PDF pages permanently, all or selected.Insert Pages
Insert another PDF's pages into this document at a position.Duplicate Pages
Duplicate selected pages in a PDF.N-up PDF
Impose multiple PDF pages onto one sheet, locally.Search PDF
Find a word or phrase inside a PDF and see which pages match, locally.Crop PDF
Trim margins or crop pages to a custom box.Add Page Numbers
Stamp page numbers on every page of a PDF.Add Watermark
Stamp text watermarks across your PDF pages.Edit Metadata
View and change PDF title, author and keywords.Protect PDF
Add password protection to a PDF, locally.Unlock PDF
Remove a password from a PDF you own.Repair PDF
Fix a damaged or malformed PDF, locally.Flatten PDF
Flatten form fields and annotations into page content.Remove Metadata
Strip Info dictionary metadata (title, author, subject, keywords, creator, producer) from a PDF.Linearize PDF
Optimize a PDF for fast web viewing (progressive rendering).Sign PDF
Place a typed or image-based signature on a PDF page.Document Inspector
Read PDF metadata (page count, title, author, dates) without modifying the file.Add Text to PDF
Stamp arbitrary text on a PDF page. Pick position, size and color — local only.Annotate PDF
Draw free-form ink or highlight rectangles on a PDF page. Local-only.Fill PDF Form
Fill interactive AcroForm fields (text, checkboxes, radio, dropdown) of a PDF in your browser. Local-only.
How it works
Three steps, zero uploads
Drop your file
It is read into your browser's memory — never sent anywhere.
RAM LOADEDProcess locally
A Web Worker performs the operation off the main thread.
WEB WORKERDownload your result
The processed file is handed back as a direct download. No copy is retained.
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Why local
Local processing vs. cloud upload
The same tasks, handled two very different ways.
IXPDFCloud tools
File uploadNever — files stay on your deviceFull file uploaded to a server
Bandwidth usedZero for processingUpload + download the whole file
Waiting in queueNone — your CPU does the workDepends on server load
Privacy exposureNone — nothing leaves the deviceCopies exist on servers you do not control
Works offlineYes, after the page loadsNo — requires a connection
File size limitsYour device memory is the limitOften capped by the provider
Learn
PDF guides & resources
Practical, ad-free guides on how to get the most out of local PDF tools — every guide links to a tool that runs locally.
Optimization Organization How to Merge PDF Files
Combine two or more PDFs into one file in the order you select them — all locally in your browser.
Conversion How to Convert PDF Pages to JPG
Rasterize PDF pages to JPG with resolution and quality controls. Single page or multi-page ZIP.
Optimization How to Reduce PDF File Size
Practical levers for shrinking a PDF, from structure compression to trimming pages and images.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is IXPDF really free?
Yes — completely free. No account, no subscription, no hidden costs, no ads. All tools are free to use, now and in the future.
Do my files get uploaded to a server?
No. Your PDFs are processed entirely in your browser using WebAssembly and Web Workers. Your files never leave your device — not even temporarily. There is no upload endpoint, no server-side processing, and no file storage.
Do I need to create an account?
No account required. Just open a tool, drop your file, and get to work. No sign-up, no log-in, no email.
Does it work offline?
Once the page is loaded, most tools run without an internet connection because all processing happens locally. You can even bookmark a tool and use it on a plane.
Which browsers are supported?
IXPDF works in all modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge (latest versions). JavaScript and Web Workers must be enabled. Internet Explorer is not supported.
How large can my PDF files be?
Most tools handle files up to ~100 MB comfortably. Performance depends on your device CPU and available memory, since processing is local. Very large or image-heavy PDFs may take longer but will still be processed privately on your device.
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