Help Center & Frequently Asked Questions about PDFtoAll

PDFtoAll is a comprehensive suite of online tools for working with PDF files directly in your browser. It lets you merge, split, compress, convert, sign, protect, edit, rotate, crop, watermark, and redact PDF documents without installing any software. All tools are designed to be simple, fast, and accessible: just open the tool page, drag in your file, and download the result in seconds. PDFtoAll is built for both occasional users and professionals who work daily with large PDFs or complex workflows.

PDFtoAll works as a collection of specialized web micro-applications, each dedicated to a specific PDF operation. When you open a tool, your browser loads a lightweight interface that lets you select files from your device, configure operation options (such as page order, compression level, or output format), and start processing. Most operations run directly in your browser using WebAssembly and modern web APIs, without sending files to an external server. The result is available for download immediately after the operation completes.

Yes, PDFtoAll is completely free for most everyday operations: merging, splitting, compressing, basic conversion, rotating, cropping, and signing reasonably sized PDFs are all available at no cost and with no hidden usage limits. There is an optional Premium plan that unlocks batch processing for large quantities of files, advanced OCR for scanned documents, support for very large files, certified digital signatures, and enterprise-only features. Even without Premium, the vast majority of users find everything they need in PDFtoAll.

No. All free PDFtoAll tools work without any registration: we don't ask for your email, phone number, or personal details to access basic features. This means you can use PDFtoAll completely anonymously, even on a shared computer or in private browsing mode. Registration is only required if you decide to upgrade to Premium, save your documents to personal cloud storage, or use collaborative features like multi-user signing.

PDFtoAll is a responsive web app designed to work on any device with a modern browser: Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chromebook computers; iPad and Android tablets; iOS and Android smartphones. No installation is required and it takes up no space on your device. More intensive operations (such as converting very large PDFs or running OCR on scanned documents) will naturally be faster on a desktop computer, but most typical workflows are also manageable from mobile.

We officially support all recent versions of the major browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi. To ensure optimal performance and compatibility with WebAssembly and modern APIs, we recommend always keeping your browser updated to the latest stable version. Internet Explorer is not supported because it no longer receives security updates from Microsoft and does not implement many of the web technologies PDFtoAll relies on.

The web version requires an initial connection to load the tool interface, but many operations are then executed locally in the browser and require no further communication with our servers. If you need a fully offline experience, you can download our desktop app, which packages all tools into a single piece of software that works without any internet connection — ideal for working on the go, on isolated corporate networks, or in contexts where confidentiality is critical.

PDFtoAll is available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Arabic, and several other languages. The language is detected automatically from your browser, but you can change it at any time using the selector in the footer. The documents you process are not affected in any way by the interface language: your PDF content remains exactly as you uploaded it.

On the free plan we don't impose strict daily operation limits: you can process dozens of documents in a row without any artificial blocks. There are only reasonable technical limits on the size of individual files (typically up to 100–200 MB depending on the tool) and on a few particularly intensive operations such as advanced OCR. With Premium, these limits are expanded and batch modes are unlocked, allowing you to process hundreds of files in a single session.

Yes, you can use PDFtoAll freely for professional, work-related, and commercial activities, whether in private practices or within companies and organizations. The platform is already used daily by freelancers, law firms, accountants, marketing agencies, schools, universities, and internal teams at large corporations. For enterprise needs — such as centralized billing, user management, security audits, data processing agreements, or on-premise deployment — a dedicated plan is available that you can request directly from our team.

Yes. In addition to the web version, desktop applications are available for Windows and macOS that let you work offline, in batch, and with large files. Native mobile apps for iOS and Android are also available, designed for scanning documents, signing them, and managing them directly from your phone. The apps share the same Premium account as the web version, so advanced features are available wherever you are.

PDFtoAll stands out for three main reasons: strict respect for privacy (most operations happen in the browser with no upload), complete coverage of all PDF needs in a single platform, and output quality that aims to preserve the original documents' fidelity as closely as possible. Add to that an interface free of intrusive ads, no mandatory registration, fast execution, and absolutely no watermarks or hidden restrictions on output files.

For the vast majority of tools, the answer is no: processing happens directly in your browser via WebAssembly and files never leave your device. This model — commonly called client-side processing — means that neither we, nor our hosting provider, nor any network intermediaries can access the content of your documents. Only for certain particularly complex operations (such as advanced OCR on hundreds of pages, or conversions requiring engines not available in WebAssembly) may a brief server-side step be necessary: in those cases files are transmitted over HTTPS and automatically deleted within a few minutes of processing.

When processing happens in the browser, there are no files to retain on the server side: everything lives only in your device's memory for the duration of the session. When an operation does require our servers, files are automatically deleted within 60 minutes of upload, regardless of whether you have downloaded the result. We do not maintain backups of your documents, do not index them, and do not use them for any purpose other than the requested processing.

Yes, PDFtoAll is designed to be fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and leading international privacy standards. Any personal data collected (such as email for a Premium account or anonymous access logs) is processed according to the principles of data minimization, specific purpose, limited retention, and the right to erasure. You can request the export or deletion of your data at any time through our Privacy Policy page.

Yes. PDFtoAll's client-side architecture is particularly well-suited to documents containing sensitive information such as contracts, medical records, tax returns, appraisals, notarized documents, or internal business files. Because files never leave your device, the risk of interception is minimized. For particularly delicate scenarios, we still recommend reviewing your organization's internal policies, using a secure connection, and, where possible, the offline desktop app.

Absolutely not. When you use the PDF protection tool to set a password, it is applied to the document and is never stored, logged, synced, or transmitted outside your browser. The same applies to the unlock tool: the password you enter is used only to decrypt the file and is then discarded. This also means that if you forget a PDF's password, we have no way to recover it — because we never saw it.

No. Every PDFtoAll session is isolated: there is no public feed, no shared history, and no community gallery. Even if you register, the only files you will see are those you explicitly uploaded to your personal space, and you can delete them at any time. No third parties have access to your documents, metadata, or operation history.

Yes. All PDFtoAll pages are served exclusively over HTTPS with up-to-date TLS and valid certificates. This ensures that communication between your browser and our servers is end-to-end encrypted, protecting you from eavesdropping on public Wi-Fi networks, untrusted hotspots, or compromised infrastructure. Your browser will display the padlock icon as further confirmation.

If processing is happening in the browser, a network interruption does not affect the ongoing computation: it will continue locally until completion and you will still be able to download the result. If the operation requires the server and the connection drops, processing is cancelled and no partial file is retained — just try again. In no case does an interruption leave your documents in a state accessible to third parties.

We collect only the data strictly necessary for the service to function: anonymous technical logs (to identify and fix errors), browser preferences (language, theme), and — if you consent — aggregated usage metrics to improve the experience. We do not sell personal data to third parties, do not use invasive profiling advertising cookies, and always ask for your explicit consent for non-strictly-necessary cookies. Full details are described in the Privacy Policy.

Yes. All tools work even with marketing and analytics cookies disabled: the only consequence is that we will be unable to improve the service based on aggregated usage data. Strictly necessary cookies (for example authentication cookies if you are logged into Premium) are essential for account functionality but are never used for profiling.

Yes. Thanks to the mandatory use of HTTPS, your interactions with PDFtoAll are end-to-end encrypted even on untrusted Wi-Fi networks such as those at airports, hotels, or cafés. That said, for your most sensitive documents it is always advisable to work from a trusted connection, or use the desktop app in fully offline mode.

Our data centers have redundancy measures, continuous monitoring, encrypted backups for account data, and disaster recovery processes in place. However, your documents exist only for as long as strictly necessary for processing: PDFtoAll is designed to hold no persistent copies of your PDFs, which eliminates at the root the risk that incidents could compromise them. The golden rule remains: always keep backup copies of important files on your own systems.

Open the Merge PDF tool, drag the documents you want to combine into the upload area (or select them from your device), reorder them via drag-and-drop into the desired sequence, and click the merge button. You will get a single PDF containing all pages from the source files in the order you set. The operation is reversible until download: you can change the order, remove files, and add new ones without starting over.

On the free plan you can merge dozens of files in a single session, with an overall limit based on the total document size (typically up to 100–200 MB). With Premium the limit extends to hundreds of files and gigabytes of data, making it suitable for preparing large dossiers, collections of annual invoices, or large historical archives.

Yes. You can reorder files via drag-and-drop and, if needed, open the advanced mode that lets you work page by page: extract individual pages, reverse their order, exclude some, or duplicate them. This is particularly useful for building case files, multi-document presentations, or thematic excerpt collections.

Yes, but you will need to provide the opening password for each protected file. PDFtoAll does not bypass or brute-force passwords: it receives them from you and uses them solely to decrypt the content during merging. The resulting PDF will not be protected unless you apply a new password using the Protect PDF tool after completing the merge.

Open the Split PDF tool, upload the document, and choose the mode: split by page ranges (e.g., 1–3, 4–7, 8–10), extract individual pages, or automatically split every N pages. You can preview the pages and select the ones to extract with a simple click. You will receive a ZIP archive containing the resulting PDFs, or a single PDF depending on the mode selected.

Yes. You can manually select the pages you want from the preview grid, or enter a text range (e.g., 1, 3, 5–9, 12) and PDFtoAll will generate a new PDF containing only those pages in order. The remaining pages stay intact in the original file, which is not modified.

Yes. PDFtoAll attempts to preserve as much of the original structure as possible: bookmarks, internal table of contents, internal and external links, document metadata (author, title, keywords), and accessibility properties. In some complex scenarios — such as PDFs generated by very specific publishing software — some advanced properties may require a manual check after the operation.

Yes. The final file is a standard PDF conforming to ISO 32000 specifications and is therefore fully compatible with Adobe Acrobat and Reader, Apple Preview, Foxit, SumatraPDF, Okular, and the built-in PDF viewers in modern browsers and operating systems. No proprietary format is introduced.

PDFtoAll Merge focuses on combining PDF files. If you need to combine different formats, you can first use the conversion tools (for example Word to PDF or JPG to PDF) to bring all documents into PDF format, and then merge them in a single step with the Merge tool. This workflow ensures a consistent and predictable result.

Open the Compress PDF tool, upload the file you want to reduce, choose the compression level (Maximum, Recommended, or Low), and start processing. In seconds you will get a PDF that is significantly smaller in size, optimized for email, WhatsApp sharing, or uploading to portals with strict size limits. You can compare the original and final file sizes to evaluate the result.

Typical reduction ranges from 30% to 90% compared to the original size, depending on the document's content and the compression level chosen. PDFs rich in high-resolution images, scans, or complex graphics tend to compress a great deal, while already-optimized PDFs or those composed mainly of selectable text benefit from more modest reductions.

It depends on the level chosen. Low compression is practically invisible to the eye: the document remains as sharp and readable as the original. Recommended compression offers the best balance between file size and quality and is suitable for most professional uses. Maximum compression significantly reduces image quality and may introduce visible artifacts on highly detailed graphic elements: it is ideal for email and quick sharing but less appropriate for documents intended for print.

Yes. The Compress PDF tool preserves the document's text layer: text remains selectable, copyable, and searchable, and all internal and external links continue to work. Compression focuses primarily on images, redundant embedded fonts, and unnecessary objects, without altering the PDF's semantic structure.

Yes, and this is actually one of the scenarios where PDFtoAll's compression delivers the most impressive results. Scans are usually composed of high-resolution images that can weigh tens of megabytes; the tool is able to recompress them and, if necessary, rescale them while preserving readability. Combined with Premium OCR, you can get a lightweight, fully searchable PDF.

On the free plan you can compress one file at a time. With Premium, batch mode is available, letting you drag in dozens or hundreds of files and process them all with the same settings. It is perfect for invoice archives, collections of historical scans, or periodic document backups.

No. The original file stays intact on your device. PDFtoAll generates a new compressed file that you can download separately, leaving the decision to replace the original or keep it as a backup entirely up to you. This is particularly useful when you want to have both the full version for printing and the lighter version for digital sharing readily available.

Open the PDF to Word tool, upload the document, and wait for processing: PDFtoAll generates an editable DOCX file that preserves text, paragraphs, images, tables, and — where possible — original typographic styles. For native PDFs (created directly from word processing software) the result is almost always very close to the original; for scanned PDFs, OCR mode is available to recognize image-based text and convert it into editable text.

The tool aims to preserve the layout as much as possible: headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, headers, footers, and content order. However, PDF is a display-only format and does not always contain all the semantic information Word needs: for particularly complex layouts (magazines, brochures, advanced multi-column layouts) some minor manual cleanup may be necessary.

The PDF to Excel tool automatically detects tables in the PDF and exports them to an editable spreadsheet, where each cell contains the corresponding value from the original document. It works especially well with financial reports, price lists, tax returns, bank statements, invoices, and any PDF structured in rows and columns. For scanned documents, enabling OCR is recommended to recognize text from images.

PDFtoAll uses advanced table recognition algorithms and handles most real-world cases well, including tables with merged cells, multi-level headers, and numbers formatted with separators. For particularly complex or nested tables, it can be useful to export to Excel and then fine-tune small details directly in the spreadsheet: cell values are already correct, you just need to adjust the structure.

The PDF to PowerPoint tool transforms each page of the PDF into an editable slide in PPTX format. Text, images, and graphic objects are preserved so they can be repositioned and edited without having to rebuild the presentation from scratch. It is ideal for recovering slides from a PDF that was exported in the past when you no longer have the source file.

Open the Word to PDF tool, upload your DOC or DOCX file, and in seconds you will get a PDF that looks identical to the original document — ready to be shared, archived, or printed. The resulting PDF preserves fonts, images, headers, footers, and page numbering, and is universally readable on any device regardless of whether Word is installed.

The Excel to PDF tool takes an XLS or XLSX spreadsheet and converts it into a paginated, print-ready PDF document. The spreadsheet's print settings (orientation, print area, repeated rows and columns) are respected as closely as possible to produce a result faithful to your original configuration.

Open the PowerPoint to PDF tool, upload your PPT or PPTX file, and get a PDF where each slide becomes a page. It is the perfect format for sending presentations by email while avoiding compatibility issues between PowerPoint versions or between PowerPoint and Keynote, and for printing slides in a predictable way.

Yes. You can upload one or more JPG, PNG, or WebP images and generate a PDF containing all of them — one per page or arranged according to your preference. This is useful for sending photos of documents, receipts, whiteboards, or smartphone-scanned pages as a single file. Options for orientation, margins, and page size are available.

Yes. The reverse conversion tool transforms each PDF page into a high-resolution JPG (or PNG) image, packaged into a downloadable ZIP archive. This is a handy solution when you need to insert individual pages into messages, presentations, social media posts, or portals that accept only image files.

Yes. The conversion tools support all major European languages and numerous international languages, including non-Latin scripts such as Greek, Cyrillic, Arabic, Hebrew, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. The OCR engine is optimized for over 30 languages and automatically detects the dominant language in the document, but you can also select it manually to improve accuracy for multilingual documents.

Yes, but you must provide the opening password. PDFtoAll does not remove protections you are not legally entitled to bypass: it uses the password you supply to decrypt the content during conversion. If you do not have the password, you will need to obtain it from the document's author or owner.

Yes. The Edit PDF tool lets you add free text, highlight passages, insert images, draw freehand, draw arrows, rectangles, and circles, and add annotations anywhere in the document. You can move, resize, and delete any added element until you download the final file. It is the ideal solution for filling out forms, marking up changes, or customizing a PDF on the fly.

Editing original text is possible for many documents, but PDF is a format designed for print and does not always preserve an editable word-by-word structure. For basic edits (fixing typos, replacing short text passages, updating numbers or dates) the tool works very well; for more extensive changes it is preferable to first convert the PDF to Word, make the edits, and then convert it back to PDF.

Open the Sign PDF tool, upload the document, and choose how to create your signature: by drawing it with a mouse or finger, by typing your name in one of the available handwriting fonts, or by uploading an image of your scanned signature. Place the signature where desired, resize it, and download the signed PDF. You can also add a date, initials, and supplementary annotations.

A graphic signature placed on a PDF is equivalent to a simple electronic signature under the eIDAS Regulation: it carries evidentiary value that is freely evaluated by courts and is accepted in a wide range of commercial contexts. For uses that require an advanced or qualified electronic signature (such as notarized contracts or public deeds) certified tools are needed — in those cases you can use PDFtoAll to prepare the document and then sign it with your certified solution.

Yes. With the collaborative signing feature you can send the document to one or more recipients, define the order in which they must sign and the fields they need to fill in. Each signer receives a secure link, signs the PDF from their own device without creating an account, and you receive the fully signed final document. It is a perfect solution for contracts, acceptances, and HR forms.

The Watermark PDF tool lets you overlay text (for example CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, RESTRICTED, or your company name) or an image (logo, stamp) on all pages of the document, with control over position, size, rotation, opacity, color, and blend mode. It is useful for protecting content from unauthorized copying, for branding, and for indicating document status.

Open the Rotate PDF tool, select the pages you want to rotate, and apply a rotation of 90, 180, or 270 degrees. You can rotate the entire document or only specific pages, which is particularly useful for scans that include pages in mixed orientation or for aligning attachments from different sources.

The Crop PDF tool lets you remove unwanted borders, crop marks, headers, or footers by redefining the visible area of the document. You can apply the same crop to all pages or customize it for each one, with a real-time preview to make sure you are not cutting off important content.

The Redact PDF tool permanently replaces portions of text or areas of the document with non-removable black rectangles. Unlike a simple highlighter or overlaid shape, redaction actually deletes the underlying text: no one will be able to recover the obscured information by copying it from the PDF or inspecting it with advanced software. This is essential before publishing documents that contain personal data, sensitive amounts, or protected names.

Yes. The Compare PDF tool places two versions of the same document side by side and highlights the differences: modified text, added or removed paragraphs, changed images. It is particularly useful for contract reviews, proofreading, and auditing successive versions.

Open the Protect PDF tool, upload the document, set a password, and choose the encryption level. The resulting PDF will require the opening password every time someone tries to open it, regardless of the PDF reader used. You can also set advanced permissions that restrict printing, text copying, and editing even for users who have the opening password.

The tool uses AES 128-bit or 256-bit encryption, the internationally recognized standard for PDF file protection. A strong password (at least 12–16 characters, with uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols) combined with AES-256 provides a level of security considered robust for protecting sensitive documents even in professional settings.

Yes. During protection you can enable granular permissions that restrict printing, text copying, image extraction, editing, and form filling. Keep in mind that these restrictions are designed to deter unauthorized use and are respected by major PDF readers, but they are not an absolute guarantee against technically sophisticated users: for extremely sensitive data it is always advisable to combine them with organizational controls.

Open the Unlock PDF tool, upload the file, and enter the opening password: PDFtoAll generates a copy of the document without protection, which you can then freely edit, share, or reuse. The tool is intended for users who legitimately own the password and want to simplify access to their document.

No. PDFtoAll does not offer brute-force cracking, password guessing, or bypass tools for PDFs whose password you do not possess. Such operations would, depending on the context, be illegal or ethically unacceptable. If you have forgotten the password to your own document, you will need to search your archives (password manager, email, notes); if the document belongs to someone else, you will need to contact the author.

The opening password (user password) is the one required to view the PDF: without it the document will not open. The permissions password (owner password) controls restrictions — printing, copying, editing — even for users who have already opened the PDF. For the most sensitive documents it is advisable to set both, choosing different passwords for each.

Sending the PDF and the password through the same channel (for example in the same email) dramatically reduces the level of protection: anyone who intercepted the message would have everything needed to open it. Best practice is to send the file via one channel (email, shared drive) and the password via a different channel (SMS, phone, encrypted company chat), or to use time-limited secure transfer tools.

A scanned PDF is a document generated by a scanner or a mobile scanning app: each page is actually a raster image, even when it contains text. Unlike a native PDF created by a word processor, the text does not exist as selectable strings but as pixels — which is why copy, search, and selection functions do not work until OCR is applied.

Upload the document to the OCR tool (or enable the OCR option in the conversion and editing tools), select the primary language of the document, and start processing. PDFtoAll recognizes the text, positions it behind the images, and produces a PDF that looks identical to the original but with fully selectable and searchable text. This is an essential step for intelligently archiving documents and retrieving them later through search.

PDFtoAll's OCR engine recognizes over 30 languages, including English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. For multilingual documents you can select multiple languages simultaneously to improve recognition accuracy.

Modern OCR is very robust and handles scans at 200–300 DPI with reasonable brightness and contrast quite well. For grainy, faded, or very low-resolution scans, recognition may have some inaccuracies. In those cases it is worth re-scanning the document at a higher resolution or using the preliminary optimization options to improve contrast before running OCR.

Yes. The tool keeps the original image as the visible layer and adds an invisible text layer behind it. This means the document continues to look identical to the original (logos, stamps, signatures, layout) while becoming searchable, indexable, and suitable for long-term document archiving.

Premium unlocks batch processing for dozens or hundreds of files, much larger file size support, OCR on lengthy documents, certified digital signatures, personal cloud storage, priority access when our servers are under load, and dedicated customer support. It is designed for professionals, freelancers, small practices, and companies that use PDFs on a daily basis.

A monthly plan and an annual plan are available (the annual plan offers a significant discount compared to paying month by month). The exact price is shown on the Pricing page and may vary for seasonal offers, student discounts, or team plans. All plans include secure payment and regular billing with the option to download receipts.

Yes. Free trials or introductory offers are periodically available, letting you evaluate advanced features with no commitment. The trial terms (duration, renewal terms, cancellation option) are always stated transparently before you start.

You can cancel your subscription at any time from the personal area of your account, without needing to contact support. Cancellation stops automatic renewal and keeps Premium features active until the end of the already-paid period. After expiration your account automatically reverts to the free plan with no service interruption.

We accept major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, and depending on the country, certain local payment methods. All payments are processed by PCI-DSS certified providers and your card details are never stored on our servers.

Yes. The Business plan lets you manage multiple users under a single billing account, define roles, share company templates and signatures, apply centralized security policies, and receive invoices addressed to the company. For enterprise needs (security audits, dedicated deployment, SLAs, integrations with internal document management systems) a customized plan is available.

Files you have already downloaded remain on your device: PDFtoAll has no control over PDFs you already own and no license expires on files you have already generated. If you were using cloud storage, you have a grace period to download your documents before advanced features are deactivated.

You can create an account in seconds by clicking "Sign Up" in the top bar: just enter your email, choose a secure password, and confirm your address by clicking the link you will receive by email. Alternatively, you can register instantly with Google, Apple, or Microsoft without setting a new password. Registration is never required to use the basic free tools.

Click "Log In" in the top bar and enter your email and password, or use the quick sign-in option with Google, Apple, or Microsoft if you used one of those providers during registration. Once logged in, your preferences (language, theme, recent operations) and your Premium plan — if applicable — automatically follow you across all devices you sign in to.

From the login screen, click "Forgot password?" and enter the email associated with your account: we will send you a secure link to set a new password. The link has a limited validity period and can be used only once, ensuring maximum security. If you do not receive the email within a few minutes, check the spam or promotions folder in your email client.

From the personal area, under "Profile Settings", you can update your email, password, display name, and notification preferences at any time. For sensitive changes such as updating your email, we ask you to confirm the operation via a link sent to the new address, to prevent unauthorized changes in the event of unwanted access to the account.

Yes. From the Security section of your account you can enable two-factor authentication (2FA) via an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator, Authy, or 1Password. Each time you sign in from an unknown device you will be prompted for a 6-digit temporary code in addition to your password: it is a highly effective additional layer of protection against unauthorized access and we recommend enabling it, especially for Premium and Business accounts.

From the personal area, under "Privacy & Data", you will find the "Delete account" option. Deletion is permanent and results in the removal of data associated with your profile, any documents saved in your personal cloud storage, and your preferences. Before confirming, we recommend downloading your documents and cancelling any active Premium subscriptions to avoid subsequent charges.

Yes. In compliance with the GDPR you can request an export of all personal data PDFtoAll holds about you from the Privacy section of your account. You will receive a downloadable archive containing your profile information, billing history, and any other relevant data. Requests are fulfilled within a few business days.

Yes. The same account can be used on an unlimited number of devices: computers, tablets, and smartphones. Your preferences and Premium plan sync automatically. For security purposes, if you detect a suspicious login you can sign out all devices with a single click from the Security section.

Yes. In tools that support cloud import, a dedicated button lets you access Google Drive and select the file to process without downloading it to your device first. PDFtoAll requests only the minimum permissions necessary (access to the selected file) and does not read the entire contents of your Drive.

Yes. You can connect your Dropbox account to import files with a single click and export results directly to your Dropbox folders. The connection is established via Dropbox's official OAuth protocol and can be revoked at any time from Dropbox settings or from the Security section of your PDFtoAll account.

Yes. The Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint integration lets you select files from personal or corporate spaces and save processed documents to your desired folders, keeping permissions and sharing structure intact. It is a very convenient solution for teams working in Microsoft 365 environments.

No. Cloud integrations simply read the selected file for the duration of the operation and write the result back to the cloud, just as you would do manually. PDFtoAll does not retain permanent copies, does not sync entire folders, and does not download files other than those you have explicitly selected.

Yes. You can revoke permissions at any time from the security settings of your cloud provider (Google, Dropbox, Microsoft) or from the Integrations section of your PDFtoAll account. From that point on, PDFtoAll will no longer be able to access any files in your cloud storage until you grant permissions again.

If you use a web client like Gmail or Outlook, you simply need to temporarily download the attachment and upload it to PDFtoAll. On Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace it is also possible to open some attachments directly in the cloud and then import them from Drive or OneDrive with a single click, avoiding the manual download and upload step.

The app is available for free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and on Google Play for Android devices. Both are officially published by PDFtoAll: to avoid imitations and third-party applications, always download the app directly from the official stores or through the links on our website.

The mobile app includes all the main tools (merge, split, compress, convert, sign, protect, rotate, crop) and adds mobile-specific features: scanning paper documents via camera with automatic edge detection, touch signing with a finger or stylus, direct sharing to messaging apps, email and cloud, and an offline mode for managing PDFs even without a connection.

Yes. The built-in scanner automatically detects document edges, applies perspective correction and color balancing, and produces a professional-looking PDF from a simple photo. You can scan multiple pages in sequence and generate a single document, apply OCR to make it searchable, and protect it with a password — all without leaving the app.

Yes. Most tools work completely offline once the app is installed. Operations such as merging, splitting, compressing, and signing are executed locally on the device. Features that require advanced OCR or complex conversions may need a connection, and in those cases the app clearly notifies you.

Yes. The app is free and includes most tools with no cost and no mandatory registration. Premium features (batch processing, unlimited OCR, certified signatures) are accessible by subscribing from within the app or by using your existing Premium account credentials from the web.

Yes. Scans and generated PDFs stay on your device, inside the app's storage or in a folder of your choosing. PDFtoAll does not automatically upload any scans to our servers unless you explicitly choose to enable backup or personal cloud sync features.

Invoices are generated automatically at the time of payment and sent by email to the address associated with your account. You can also download past invoices at any time from the "Billing" section of your profile in PDF format with full billing details. For Business plans you can enter your company name and tax information, which will be used on all future invoices.

Yes. In line with consumer protection regulations you can request a refund within 14 days of activating a new subscription if you have not made significant use of the Premium features. For automatic renewals after the initial period, please contact support within a few days of renewal: we evaluate each case flexibly and always aim for a fair resolution.

Your subscription automatically renews at the end of the period (monthly or annual) using the payment method on file. A few days before renewal you will receive a reminder email, giving you the opportunity to cancel the renewal without being charged if you no longer wish to continue.

From the "Billing" section of your account you will find the button to cancel automatic renewal. Cancellation is immediate and involves no penalties: you continue to use Premium features until the end of the already-paid period and then automatically revert to the free plan with no service interruption.

Yes. You can change your plan at any time. When upgrading, the charge is calculated proportionally based on the days remaining in the current period; when downgrading, the change takes effect at the end of the already-paid period with no loss of remaining credit.

If the payment fails we contact you by email and give you a few days to update your payment method, during which your Premium access remains active. If we do not receive confirmation of payment, the account automatically reverts to the free plan with no additional charges. No previously downloaded documents are revoked.

Yes. During checkout there is a dedicated field for entering promotional codes that automatically apply discounts to the total. Codes have a limited validity period and may or may not be combined with each other depending on the terms of the individual promotion.

Yes. The REST APIs let you automate the most common operations — merging, splitting, compressing, converting, OCR, protecting, watermarking — directly from your backend, without a graphical interface. The documentation includes practical examples for the main languages (Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby, Go, Java, .NET) and covers authentication, request formats, error handling, and best practices.

APIs authenticate via API keys linked to your account, which you can generate and revoke at any time from the developer console. For production environments we recommend using keys separate from test keys, rotating them periodically, and never including them in client-side browser or mobile code where they could be extracted by an attacker.

Each API plan includes a certain number of monthly operations and defines limits on maximum file size, maximum requests per minute, and maximum OCR job duration. Free plan limits are designed for development and prototyping; business plans are sized for production scenarios with thousands or millions of monthly operations.

Yes. All requests are made over HTTPS, API keys can be restricted by IP and by feature set, and files uploaded for processing are automatically deleted within a few minutes of the operation completing. For particularly sensitive scenarios, data processing agreements are available and, on enterprise plans, dedicated or on-premise deployments.

Yes. A free developer plan is available with a limited number of monthly operations — enough to build prototypes and validate your integration before deciding whether to upgrade. All API features are accessible on the free plan so you can test realistic scenarios without artificial constraints.

Yes. PDFtoAll is available on no-code automation platforms such as Zapier and Make (formerly Integromat) with triggers and actions that let you incorporate PDF tools into your workflows without writing code. You can automate scenarios like "compress all PDFs uploaded to a Drive folder and email them" in just a few minutes.

Yes. Interfaces are built with semantic HTML, appropriate ARIA labels, and a logical tab order, so they can be navigated with major screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS, TalkBack). We continually work to improve coverage, and community feedback is invaluable: if you encounter a page or component that is difficult to use with assistive technology, please let us know via the Contact page.

Yes. All buttons, fields, and menus are accessible via keyboard using Tab, Shift+Tab, and Enter. Drag-and-drop areas offer the standard "Select file" button as an alternative. For users who work extensively at a computer we have introduced keyboard shortcuts for the most frequent operations, described within each individual tool.

PDFtoAll attempts to preserve the accessibility structure of original documents (tags, document language, text alternatives for images) during operations such as merging and compressing. For creating accessible PDFs from scratch (PDF/UA), we recommend exporting from software that natively supports structured creation, such as recent versions of Microsoft Word.

Yes. A dark theme is available that activates automatically based on your system preferences (prefers-color-scheme) or manually from account settings. We are also working on a high-contrast mode designed for users with specific visual impairments: if you have particular needs, let us know and we will prioritize them accordingly.

Yes. PDFtoAll adapts perfectly to browser zoom (Ctrl/Cmd and "+") and operating system accessibility settings. The interface is designed with scalable typography in relative units, so the layout does not break when you increase the default text size.

First, verify that the file is actually a valid PDF by opening it in another reader: files are sometimes corrupted at the source. Then check the file size (the free tool accepts files up to a certain limit) and try closing and reopening the browser page. If the problem persists, try a different browser or disable any security extensions that might be blocking drag-and-drop or local file reading.

PDFtoAll error messages indicate the most likely cause: a password-protected file, a corrupted file, an unsupported format, or a size that exceeds your plan's limit. Follow the instructions in the message and, if the error is unclear, copy it and contact our technical support with a description of the operation you were attempting: we will help you diagnose the problem.

In almost all cases the issue is with the PDF reader being used, not the file: try opening it in a modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) or in an up-to-date version of Adobe Reader. Very old readers or simple viewers built into certain apps may have trouble with complex or encrypted PDFs. If the file does not open even in updated readers, please report it to us for investigation.

Speed depends primarily on the power of your device (since many operations happen in the browser), the file size, and the complexity of the operation requested. On modern computers, processing times are on the order of a few seconds even for large files; on older devices or budget smartphones, times can be longer. Closing other tabs and applications frees up memory and improves performance.

When a very heavy operation is performed entirely in the browser, some devices may temporarily display a "page not responding" message. Simply wait a few seconds: processing continues in the background and will complete normally. If you frequently perform operations of this type, consider the Premium plan or the desktop app, which offer modes better suited to heavy workloads.

Garbled characters or missing glyphs generally indicate a problem with fonts that are not embedded in the original PDF. Try reconverting the document with the "embed fonts" option enabled if available in the source software, or use PDFtoAll's OCR tool: by converting the text to a standardized representation, OCR resolves the vast majority of rendering issues.

No. The tools work without profiling cookies. A few strictly technical cookies are used (to remember your language or session state) but they are not necessary to complete an operation. You can decline optional cookies from the consent banner without the tools stopping working.

You need a recent version of a modern browser with full support for JavaScript, WebAssembly, Web Workers, and the File System Access API. All major browsers updated within the last two years meet these requirements. On very old browsers or corporate configurations with extreme security restrictions, some advanced features may not be available.

Yes, but some corporate networks with very restrictive firewalls may block the loading of external resources such as fonts or analytics scripts. In those cases the tools will continue to work but some visual elements may appear different. If you encounter specific issues in a corporate environment, contact your IT team to allow the domain pdftoall.co in the network policies.

No. Because files exist only in your browser's memory during the session and are not saved on our servers, once you close the page without downloading the result there is no way to recover it. To avoid this, download the final file immediately after processing. If you frequently use the same workflow, consider the cloud storage available with the Premium plan.

You can reach us through the contact form on the Contact page, or by sending an email to our dedicated support address. A priority channel with faster response times is available for Premium users. When you write to us, please include the browser and operating system you are using, the tool involved, and a step-by-step description of the problem: this will help us give you a useful response as quickly as possible.

For free-plan users the typical response time is within 1–2 business days; for Premium and Business users, requests are handled with higher priority, with response times measured in business hours. During peak request periods (for example after major product updates) times may be longer, but we respond to every message.

Bugs can be reported from the Contact page by selecting the "Technical Report" category and describing step by step how to reproduce the issue. If possible, attach a screenshot, the exact error message, and — if the file is not sensitive — an anonymized example. We take reports very seriously and add them to our development queue.

Absolutely: many of PDFtoAll's features were born from user ideas and requests. You can send us suggestions from the Contact page by selecting the "Ideas & Feedback" category. The most requested proposals are evaluated by the product team and, when feasible, added to the roadmap.

We are working on offering official APIs and SDKs to developers who want to integrate our features into their own products. If you are interested in early access, write to us describing your use case: the most interesting projects are included in an early access program.

Yes, and we are delighted when bloggers, YouTubers, and tech communities cover our tools. You are free to use the name, logo, and screenshots provided you follow the brand guidelines available on the Brand page. If you need additional graphics or high-resolution assets, contact us through the Contact page.