PDF-Atlas
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Build with confidence, work in private.

Everything you need to use and trust PDF-Atlas — written for engineers, designed for everyone.

Getting started

PDF-Atlas is a privacy-first PDF toolkit. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to install — open a tool, drop a file, get a result.

  • 100% private

    Files never leave your device. Every operation runs locally in your browser.

  • Native speed

    WebAssembly engines deliver desktop-grade performance, even on hundred-page documents.

  • Offline ready

    Works in airplane mode once the page has loaded. No network required.

  • No limits

    Process files of any size. Constraints are your machine's, not ours.

Tools

Privacy

The privacy model is structural, not promised. The architecture itself prevents the kinds of data flows that make uploads risky.

  • Local processing

    Every transformation runs on your CPU. There is no server roundtrip, by design.

  • No analytics on contents

    We never inspect, log, or fingerprint document contents. Anonymous usage signals are opt-in.

  • Verifiable

    All processing happens in your browser — you can verify this by monitoring network traffic while using any tool.

FAQ

  • Is this tool really free?

    Yes! The platform is completely free. There are no hidden costs, subscriptions, paywalls, or premium-only features. You can use it as much as you want.

  • Is my data safe? Do you store my files?

    Your files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly engines. We have no server that receives your documents — it is architecturally impossible for us to store them.

  • Does it work without internet?

    Yes, the web app can be used offline once the initial page has loaded. Install it as a PWA from your browser for a seamless offline experience.

  • What browsers are supported?

    PDF-Atlas works on all modern browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari (desktop and mobile). For the best performance, we recommend Chrome or Edge on desktop as they have the most mature WebAssembly runtimes.

  • What file formats are supported?

    Primarily PDF files (.pdf). For image conversion tools we support JPG, PNG, and HEIC. Document conversion handles Word (.docx) and PowerPoint (.pptx). OCR works on scanned PDFs and image-based documents.

  • Is there a file size limit?

    No hard limits. Because processing happens on your machine, it is limited only by your device's available RAM and CPU. Modern computers can easily handle PDFs well over 500MB.

  • Can I process multiple files at once?

    Yes. Tools like Merge PDF, Image to PDF, and Organize PDF support batch processing — drop multiple files at once and the tool handles them together. Individual conversion tools process one file at a time.

  • Why is processing slow on my device?

    Large files and OCR operations are CPU-intensive since everything runs locally. Closing other browser tabs and applications frees up resources. For very large documents, splitting the file first then processing each part is the fastest approach.

  • Can I report issues or suggest features?

    Yes! Send us an email or use the contact form on the site. We read every message and take all feedback seriously.

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