BytesPDF browser-local PDF tools

What problem BytesPDF solves BytesPDF helps people merge, rotate, and compress PDF files without sending selected document content to a third-party server. It is designed for privacy-sensitive workflows such as bank statements, medical records, tax filings, court documents, visa applications, and email attachments. The tools run in your browser, so there is no upload wait, account registration, software download, or credential requirement. Key features and benefits The Merge PDF workspace combines multiple whole-source PDFs in a chosen order. You can review page counts and file sizes, rearrange source files, and apply rotation controls before downloading a separate merged document. Desktop sessions support up to 20 files and 150 MB combined, while mobile sessions support up to 10 files and 50 MB, subject to available browser memory. The Compress PDF workspace processes one PDF locally and lets you choose Less, Recommended, or Extreme image settings. It reduces embedded PDF image data while avoiding deliberate rasterization of born-digital vector text. Scanned documents may soften, so users should inspect the downloaded result and retain an original. Selected PDF content is read and rewritten in browser workers. Working data remains in the current tab and is not uploaded to BytesPDF servers or stored in persistent browser document storage. The core tools are free, have no watermarks, and clearly state their desktop and mobile limits. Device security, browser extensions, downloaded files, and the eventual recipient remain part of the security boundary. Alternatives and comparison Upload-based online PDF services may offer broader editing features, but BytesPDF is focused on keeping PDF content in the browser rather than using a PDF upload step. Desktop PDF software can provide more advanced controls and compatibility options, while BytesPDF offers a simpler, browser-based workflow with no installation. It currently focuses on two PDF jobs and does not claim to support every complex bookmark, form, annotation, attachment, tag, color workflow, or PDF/A requirement. Pricing and plans The core Merge PDF and Compress PDF tools are free. Desktop inputs are limited to 150 MB, mobile sessions use a 50 MB limit, and merge file counts vary by device. No paid plans or additional pricing tiers are shown in the provided product information. FAQs Q: Is BytesPDF free? A: Yes. The core PDF merge and compression tools are free and include no watermarks. Q: Are my PDFs uploaded? A: Selected PDF content is processed in browser workers and is not uploaded to BytesPDF servers. Q: Does BytesPDF work offline? A: The site and required assets need a connection to load. Once available in the session, PDF processing occurs locally. Q: What happens to files after processing? A: Working data stays in the current tab and is not stored on BytesPDF servers or persistent browser storage. Downloaded files remain wherever you save them.