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Why PDFAnvil?

100% Private

Files never leave your device. Everything processed locally.

Annotate & Sign

Add notes, highlights, and electronic signatures.

Merge & Split

Combine multiple PDFs or extract pages.

OCR Text Recognition

Extract text from scanned documents.

Convert Images

PDF to images and images to PDF.

Cross Platform

Windows, Linux, and Chrome extension.

Fast & Lightweight

Native performance, small footprint.

Multi-language

Interface available in 5 languages.

Why local-first

Your documents never touch a server.

No cloud means no breach, no data mining, no surprises. PDFAnvil does all the work on your machine — even with your internet off.

Zero uploadsFiles are opened and edited entirely on-device.
No account, no email harvestingDownload and start — we don't ask for sign-up.
Licensing that respects youOne quiet check a month — works fully offline otherwise.

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Windows

Windows 10/11 64-bit

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Web

Chrome · Edge · Firefox · Safari

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Chrome

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Simple, Fair Pricing

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  • View, annotate and sign PDFs
  • Merge, split, edit text and redact
  • OCR: 5 pages a day
  • Batch processing: 3 files a day
  • PDF ↔ image conversions: 5 a day
  • Small footer on exported files
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  • No footer on exported files
  • Unlimited OCR
  • Unlimited batch processing
  • Unlimited PDF ↔ image conversions
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data really private?+

Yes! PDFAnvil processes everything locally on your device. No files are ever uploaded to any server. We don't track what you do with your documents.

What's the difference between the app and extension?+

The desktop app offers full functionality with native performance. The Chrome extension works directly in your browser with most features. Both are privacy-focused.

Can I use it offline?+

Absolutely! PDFAnvil is designed to work 100% offline. The only time internet is needed is for license validation (once per month) and updates.

How does the license work?+

One license works on up to 3 devices. You can deactivate devices anytime from your account.

Do you offer refunds?+

Yes, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.

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