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Answers to the most common questions about PDFForge.

Is this PDF converter really free?

Yes. Every tool on PDFForge is 100% free with no watermarks, no sign-up and no daily limits. Because conversions run in your browser, we have no server costs to pass on to you.

Are my files safe and private?

Completely. Your files are processed locally on your device and are never uploaded to a server, stored, or shared. Nothing leaves your computer or phone.

Do I need to install any software?

No installation is required. The converter works in any modern browser on desktop and mobile. You can optionally install it as a Progressive Web App for offline use.

What file formats can I convert?

You can convert between PDF and Word, Excel, JPG, PNG, HTML, text, CSV and more, plus compress, merge, split, rotate, watermark and unlock PDFs.

Is there a file size limit?

There is no fixed server limit because processing happens on your device. Very large files are limited only by your device's available memory.

What is a PDF converter?

A PDF converter is a tool that changes files into PDF format or turns PDFs into other formats such as Word, Excel, JPG or text. PDFForge does this instantly in your browser without uploading your files.

What is the best free PDF converter?

PDFForge is a top free PDF converter because it is unlimited, watermark-free and fully private — your files are converted on your device instead of being uploaded to a server.

How do I convert a file to PDF for free?

Open the converter, drop in your Word, image or text file, click convert and download the PDF. It is free, requires no account and adds no watermark.

Can I convert a PDF back to Word or Excel?

Yes. Use the PDF to Word or PDF to Excel tools to extract editable content from your PDF into a document or spreadsheet.

Is it safe to convert PDFs online?

With PDFForge it is, because nothing is uploaded. Many online converters send your files to a server; ours processes everything locally so your documents never leave your device.

Does the PDF converter work on mobile?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on iPhone, iPad and Android, and can be installed as an app for offline use.