The only PDF converter that never uploads your files

PDF to Word.
Without uploading it.

Runs entirely in your browser using local AI. Word, Excel, PowerPoint — plus merge, split, compress and unlock. Nothing ever leaves this tab.

0 bytessent to any server
~2 secavg. conversion time
4output formats
4free PDF tools
Drop your PDF here

PDF → Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Text.
Your file never leaves this tab.

Choose PDF file
Processed locally · No account needed · Free to start
Skeptical? Open DevTools → Network tab while converting. You'll see zero outbound requests.
How it works

Three steps. Zero uploads.

01
Drop your PDF

Drag any PDF into the converter. Your file is read directly by your browser — it never touches our servers or any third party.

100% local
02
Browser converts it

Text PDFs convert in ~2 seconds. Scanned documents use on-device AI — downloaded once, cached forever, works offline.

WebGPU powered
03
Download your file

Choose Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), PowerPoint (.pptx), or plain text output. Tables, headers, and formatting are preserved with professional accuracy.

Word · Excel · PPT · Text
PDF Tools — all browser-side

Merge. Split. Compress. Unlock.
None of it leaves your browser.

Open PDF Tools →

Merge PDFs

Free

Drag in any number of PDFs, reorder them with arrows, and download a single merged file. No limit on pages or file count.

Split PDF

Free

Extract individual pages or ranges (e.g. 1,3,5–8) as separate PDFs. Perfect for sharing just the pages you need.

Compress PDF

Free

Re-render at lower quality to shrink file size by 40–75%. Adjust the slider to balance quality vs. size.

🔓

Unlock PDF

Free

Enter the password to remove protection. The password is used only inside this browser tab — never transmitted anywhere.

All tools run 100% in your browser · Zero uploads · No account required
Works anywhere

Works on planes.
Works in hospitals.
Works everywhere.

Because PrivaPDF runs on your device, it works with zero internet after the first visit. Install as an app — yours forever.

✈️ On a planeNo Wi-Fi? No problem.
🏥 In hospitalsPatient data stays local. Compliance by design.
🏔️ Remote workShips, field sites, rural offices — all covered.
🔒 Secure facilitiesAir-gapped networks. Zero outbound traffic.
Try it — works offline →
Install as an app

Chrome and Edge show an “Install app” prompt in the address bar. One click — it appears in your dock like native software.

No App StoreWorks offline instantly0 MB install sizeNo updates needed
Who uses PrivaPDF offline
⚖️ Lawyers
Client files can't touch a cloud server.
🏥 Healthcare
HIPAA records stay on device. Always.
💼 Finance teams
M&A docs never leave the building.
🛩️ Frequent travelers
Convert at 35,000 ft. No Wi-Fi needed.

Built for professionals who can't afford to upload sensitive documents to the cloud

⚖️
Legal
Attorney-client privilege

Uploading client files to third-party servers can breach confidentiality obligations.

🏥
Healthcare
HIPAA compliance

Patient records processed locally means zero risk of cloud data exposure.

📊
Finance
Material non-public info

M&A documents, earnings previews — none of it ever leaves the device.

🏛️
Government
Air-gapped networks

Works in secure facilities with no outbound internet access required.

Why PrivaPDF

Most converters see your files.
We don't.

FeaturePrivaPDFSmallpdfILovePDFAdobe
Files stay on your device✓ Always✗ Uploaded✗ Uploaded✗ Uploaded
Company can access your files?✗ Never — impossible✓ Yes, by policy✓ Yes, by policy✓ Yes, by policy
Works offline✓ Yes✗ No✗ No✗ No
No account required✓ Never✗ Required✗ Required✗ Required
PDF → Word (.docx)✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
PDF → Excel (.xlsx)✓ Pro✓ Pro✓ Pro✓ Paid
PDF → PowerPoint (.pptx)✓ Pro✓ Pro✓ Pro✓ Paid
Merge / Split / Compress✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Paid
Unlock password PDFs✓ Local only✗ Uploads✗ Uploads✗ Uploads
Table reconstruction✓ AI-grade~ Basic~ Basic~ Basic
Batch conversion✓ Pro✓ Pro✓ Pro✓ Paid
One-time purchase option✓ $19 individual✗ Sub only✗ Sub only✗ Sub only
Built for confidentiality-first professionals

If you work with documents
that can't leave the building
this was made for you.

Attorneys, compliance officers, healthcare staff, and finance teams handle documents where a single upload to the wrong server is a liability. PrivaPDF makes that risk physically impossible — the conversion engine runs in your browser, not on our infrastructure.

⚖️
Attorneys & Law Firms
  • Attorney-client privilege preserved
  • No third-party server ever sees client files
  • Works in air-gapped and secure networks
  • PDF redaction available (Legal plan)
🏥
Healthcare & HIPAA
  • Patient records never leave the device
  • Zero cloud exposure by design
  • No BAA needed — no PHI transmitted
  • Works offline in clinical environments
💼
Finance & Compliance
  • M&A docs, earnings previews stay local
  • No data residency concerns
  • Audit trail: DevTools proves zero uploads
  • Works in restricted trading environments
Try it — verify yourself in DevTools →
Pricing

Start free.
Scale when you're ready.

Every plan processes files entirely in your browser — your documents never touch our servers.

Free
$0
forever, no card needed
  • 3 conversions / day (PDF → Word)
  • Tables & formatting preserved
  • Merge, split, compress (3 uses/day)
  • Unlock password PDFs
  • Works offline after first visit
Start free
Most Popular
Individual
$19one-time
pay once, yours forever
🔥 Launch price — may increase
  • Unlimited conversions
  • AI OCR for scanned PDFs
  • Excel + PowerPoint export
  • Batch convert
  • Page range selection
Buy once — $19
Pro
$9/month
or $99/year · save 8%
  • Everything in Individual
  • Always on latest features
  • Priority support
  • License restore by email
  • Early feature previews
Start Pro — $9/moAnnual — $99/yr
Legal
$29/month
for attorneys & compliance teams
  • Everything in Pro
  • PDF redaction (local)
  • Advanced OCR for legal docs
  • Privilege log export
  • Team-ready (coming soon)
Start Legal — $29/mo
For firms & teams — contact us for volume pricing

All plans · Secure checkout via LemonSqueezy (Stripe-powered) · 14-day refund policy · Files never leave your device

FAQ

Common questions

Does my file actually stay on my device?

Yes — completely. When you drop a PDF, your browser reads it locally using PDF.js. No byte of your document travels over the network. You can verify this yourself: open DevTools → Network tab while converting. You'll see zero outbound file requests.

Why should I trust this more than other tools?

Because the privacy guarantee is architectural, not a policy promise. Smallpdf and Adobe have to upload your file to their servers to process it — their servers do the work. PrivaPDF runs the conversion engine inside your browser tab. There is no server that could receive your file even if we wanted to. Open DevTools → Network → convert a PDF. Count the outbound requests. It's zero.

What's the AI download for?

Scanned PDFs (photos of pages, faxes, handwritten docs) need OCR to extract text. The AI engine (~500MB) downloads once, is cached in your browser forever, and then works fully offline. Text-based PDFs need zero download.

Will it work on my laptop / phone?

Yes. Text PDFs work on any device instantly. For AI OCR, Chrome and Edge on desktop give you the fastest experience via WebGPU. Safari and Firefox fall back to CPU mode — slower, but fully functional.

Why only 3 free conversions per day?

It keeps the service sustainable. Since everything runs locally, there are no server costs to offset — the limit is purely a business model choice. Upgrading removes it entirely.

Is the $19 really one-time, forever?

Yes. The Individual plan is a one-time purchase — pay once, get unlimited conversions on that browser forever. No recurring fees, no subscription traps.

What's the difference between Pro and Legal?

Pro ($9/mo or $99/yr) adds unlimited conversions, AI OCR, Excel/PowerPoint export, and batch mode. Legal ($29/mo) adds PDF redaction and advanced OCR tuned for scanned legal documents — built for attorneys and compliance teams.

Can I use this for confidential documents?

Absolutely — that's the primary use case. Legal contracts, medical records, financial reports. Nothing leaves your device, so your confidentiality obligations are met by design, not policy.

How does PDF Merge work locally?

PrivaPDF renders each PDF page to a canvas element using PDF.js, then assembles them into a new PDF — all inside your browser. No server, no third-party library, no upload.

Can I unlock a password-protected PDF without uploading it?

Yes. Enter the password in the browser — it decrypts the PDF locally using PDF.js. Your password and your file never leave this tab.