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PDF privacy, security, and tips — from the team behind FixMyPDF.ai

How to Sign a PDF Online for Free — Without Uploading Your Document

Type your name, choose a font, click to place your signature, and download. Four signature styles, optional timestamps, drag-to-reposition — and your document never leaves your browser.

Where Do Your Files Actually Go When You Use an Online PDF Tool?

Most popular PDF tools upload your files to servers in Switzerland, Spain, and Germany. Here's what actually happens to your documents — and how to avoid it.

Do Online PDF Tools Keep Your Files? What Actually Happens When You Upload

Most PDF tools require uploading your documents to remote servers. We break down what happens to your files, how long they're stored, and what the alternatives are.

How to Merge PDFs Without Uploading to a Server

Combining PDF files shouldn't mean handing your documents to a stranger's server. Here's how client-side PDF processing works and why it matters for sensitive documents.

A Practical Guide to PDF Security for Sensitive Documents

Whether you're handling contracts, tax forms, medical records, or financial statements — here's how to work with PDFs without putting your data at risk.

How to Convert a Scanned Document to PDF Without Installing Software

Turn photos and scanned documents into PDF files directly in your browser. No app to install, no signup required. Works on phone, tablet, or computer.

How to Add a Watermark to a PDF for Free — No Adobe, No Signup

Stamp DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, or any custom text across every page of your PDF. Free alternatives to Adobe Acrobat for a task you shouldn't have to pay for.