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PDF24 Tools

Completely free online PDF tools plus a free offline PDF toolkit and printer for Windows.

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About PDF24 Tools

PDF24 is a German project offering a large set of PDF tools at no cost: merging, splitting, compressing, converting, OCR, redaction, comparing, adding page numbers and watermarks, signing, and creating PDFs from almost any file. The online tools work in any browser, and PDF24 Creator is a free Windows program that bundles the same tools with a virtual PDF printer, batch processing and a right-click menu in Explorer, all working offline so files stay on your PC. Creator can be used privately and in businesses, and comes as an MSI package for deployment across company computers. The project is funded by advertising on the website rather than subscriptions, so there is no paid tier to upgrade to. The editor for changing existing text is basic, and Creator is Windows only. For anyone who needs reliable everyday PDF tools without paying or creating an account, especially in offices that cannot upload files, it is one of the best free options.

Best for: Anyone who wants free PDF tools without accounts, including offline use on Windows.

Pros and cons

What works

  • All tools free, with no account or upgrade tier
  • Offline Windows app with a virtual PDF printer
  • MSI installer for company-wide deployment

Why people leave

  • Desktop app is Windows only
  • Website shows ads
  • Basic editing of existing text

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    Self-hosted equivalent for teams who want tools on their own server.

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    PDFgear

    Free desktop editor for Windows and Mac with better text editing.

    55.3

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PDF24 Tools: common questions

Is PDF24 Tools free?

Yes, PDF24 Tools is free to use.

Is PDF24 Tools open source?

No, PDF24 Tools is not open source. Open-source alternatives include PDFsam and Stirling PDF.

What platforms does PDF24 Tools run on?

PDF24 Tools is available for Web and Windows.

What are the best alternatives to PDF24 Tools?

The highest-ranked PDF24 Tools alternatives right now are iLovePDF, Smallpdf and PDFsam. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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