What is Leafwork?
Leafwork is a free local-first PDF toolkit for browser-based document workflows such as merge, split, sign, redact, rotate, convert, watermark, metadata cleanup, and sandbox review.
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PDF Tools That Never See Your Files.
Merge, split, redact, sign. Everything runs inside your own browser. Zero uploads, zero anxiety.
> Loading PDF engine... OK
> Parsing pages in browser... OK
> Processing edits locally... OK
> Server transmission... BLOCKED
Your file never leaves this tab.
Direct Answers
Clear facts about Leafwork for users, search engines, and AI answer systems.
Does Leafwork upload PDF files?
No. Core PDF tools run in the browser, so PDF file bytes stay on the user's device and are not uploaded to Leafwork servers for those workflows.
Which Leafwork tools run locally?
The available core tools, including merge, split, PDF to images, images to PDF, watermark, sign, redact, rotate, metadata cleanup, and sandbox operations, run locally in the browser.
How does Leafwork handle analytics?
Analytics is optional. Vercel Analytics and Speed Insights load only after the user allows analytics from Privacy Choices.
Can I submit feedback or a grievance without logging in?
Yes. The feedback form supports anonymous submissions, with optional email only if the user wants follow-up.
Are compression and AI tools available?
Compression and AI tools are marked coming soon until their quality, privacy, and reliability flows are ready.
How Leafwork works
Built for practical document work: local speed, clear previews, and clean final exports.
Local processing
Core PDF actions run in-browser so file bytes stay on your machine.
One workflow
Move across tools without repetitive upload and wait cycles.
Visual preview
See pages and placements before exporting final output.
Fast exports
Download processed files instantly from your current session.
AI coming soon
Future AI tools will use extracted text, not full PDF file bytes.
Offline-ready feel
Most workflows continue without relying on always-on server hops.
No account for core tools
Merge, split, sign, rotate, convert, and clean documents without login walls.
What makes Leafwork different
Most document tools were built for a different era of the web.
Old way
Files are uploaded to remote servers before any processing can begin. That introduces waiting and privacy risk.
Leafwork way
Core PDF operations run in your browser memory. For those workflows, file bytes stay in the tab instead of being uploaded to Leafwork.
Old way
Server-side tools enforce size ceilings and queue times. Large files often hit hard limits or timeout.
Leafwork way
No upload queue means fewer server-side limits. Practical limits depend on your browser, device memory, and the document itself.
Old way
Every task can require another page load and upload cycle. You repeat setup again and again.
Leafwork way
One session can merge, split, sign, and export continuously without re-uploading each file.
Old way
Some AI flows send full documents to third-party models. Sensitive content leaves your control.
Leafwork way
AI tools are coming soon. When enabled, they will use extracted text rather than full PDF file bytes.
All Tools
Pick a workflow and keep processing local.
Core
Merge PDF locally
Combine multiple PDFs in custom order with drag-and-drop control.
Open tool
Core
Split PDF by range
Split by range, every N pages, or selected pages with ZIP export.
Open tool
Coming soon
Compress PDF
Target a smaller file size while monitoring output quality and readability.
Coming soon
Coming soon
Convert PDF to Word
Extract layout-aware text and export editable output with AI assistance.
Coming soon
Export
Convert PDF to images
Convert selected pages to JPG or PNG with quality controls.
Open tool
Export
Convert images to PDF
Convert multiple PNG or JPG images into one PDF or separate PDFs.
Open tool
Edit
Watermark PDF
Add text or image watermarks with live page placement preview.
Open tool
Edit
Sign PDF
Draw, type, or upload signatures and place them precisely on any page.
Open tool
Secure
Redact PDF
Redact sensitive content with visual page targeting and permanent output.
Open tool
Edit
Rotate PDF pages
Rotate all pages or assign different rotation angles to selected pages.
Open tool
Secure
Remove PDF metadata
Remove hidden author and producer metadata before sharing files.
Open tool
Coming soon
Summarize PDF
Generate AI summaries with key points, figures, and action items.
Coming soon
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