Most “free PDF” sites upload your document to a server, count daily tasks, or stamp a watermark. SortMyFile takes the opposite bet: every current browser tool stays free forever with no daily caps, and file bytes for core PDF work never leave your device. Here are eleven tools people actually need — and why “no upload” matters when the PDF is a KYC pack, Form 16, or contract.
1. Merge PDF — combine attachments without a cloud folder
Drop two or more PDFs, reorder, download one file. Ideal for banks and HR desks that want a single attachment. Open Merge PDF when you refuse to park ID scans on someone else’s disk.
2. Compress PDF — hit email and portal size caps
Use quality presets or target KB mode for Gmail, admissions, and government upload limits. Compression runs locally so you can iterate until the portal accepts the file.
3. Split PDF & extract pages — keep only what you need
Pull page ranges or export single pages when a 40-page scan is mostly noise. Smaller packets upload faster and leak less.
4. OCR PDF — make scans searchable without a cloud API
Turn image-only PDFs into selectable text with on-device Tesseract. Unlimited on Free — large books still need patience and RAM, not a paywall.
5. Protect & unlock PDF — password you already control
Encrypt before you email; unlock only with a password you know. SortMyFile does not crack passwords — that is intentional.
6. Sign PDF online — stamp a self-signature privately
Draw or type a signature and place it on the page. This is single-party stamping, not multi-party e-sign with an audit trail (that is a planned Pro feature).
7. Redact PDF — black-box and flatten so text is gone
Cover sensitive regions and flatten so redacted content is not recoverable as a text layer. For auto PII detection at scale, see the Pro Smart Redact roadmap on Pricing.
8. Fill PDF form — type into AcroForm fields in the tab
Fill text and checkbox fields without printing. Keep the filled copy on your device until you are ready to send.
9. JPG to PDF & PDF to JPG — phone photos into portals
Build a PDF from phone photos or export pages as images. Pair with Compress when portals demand tiny files.
10. Compare two PDFs — text-diff contract revisions
Side-by-side text diff for version A vs B. Visual pixel compare and redline export are Pro roadmap items for legal-heavy teams.
11. Watermark, page numbers & organize — finishing tools
Stamp DRAFT, number pages, reorder thumbnails — the chores that used to force a desktop install. All unlimited on Free.
Why “unlimited free + no upload” beats soft daily limits
Competitors often monetize with two tasks per day. SortMyFile keeps every current browser tool free forever with no caps and no watermarks. Ads fund hosting; Pro (when checkout ships) unlocks power features free tools cannot match — not artificial free-tier counters.
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