Edit PDFs Like a Word Document
Change text, drop in images, reorder pages — all in your browser. Or start a brand-new PDF in A4, Letter, Legal, and more.
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Everything you need to work with PDFs
A complete toolkit that makes PDF editing as easy as using a word processor.
Edit text and images
Click any text and start typing. Drag images around the page. Everything responds the way you'd expect from a word processor.
Rich formatting tools
Fonts, sizes, colors, alignment, lists, spacing and links — full control so your PDFs look exactly the way you want.
Pages, your way
Add blank pages, delete the ones you don't need, duplicate pages and drag them into a new order.
Drop in images and signatures
Drag images, logos, and signatures directly onto the page. Resize and position them with precision.
Export anywhere
Download your finished PDF instantly. High-quality output, ready for print, email, or upload.
Start from a blank page
Begin a new PDF in A4, Letter, Legal, A5, or a custom size. Standard templates, ready to edit.
More free PDF tools
Beyond the editor, PDFSimplified has focused tools for checking, cleaning and converting your files.
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Edit PDF
Change the text, images and pages of any PDF directly in your browser.
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Delete Metadata
Remove author names, dates, software tags and GPS location from PDFs and images before you share them.
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Extract Fonts
Get the font files embedded in a PDF and find out exactly which fonts it uses.
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PDF/A Validator
Check whether a PDF is PDF/A, which version it declares and what breaks compliance.
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PDF Metadata Viewer
See and edit a PDF's title, author, dates, XMP data and technical details.
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PDF to Scanned
Make a digital PDF look like a paper scan, with tilt, grain and toner effects.
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Three steps. That's it.
Go from upload to finished document in under a minute.
Upload or create
Drag in an existing PDF or start a blank document from scratch.
Edit visually
Make changes directly on the page — text, images, layout, pages.
Export & share
Download your polished PDF in one click. Ready to send, print, or archive.
Built different from every other PDF tool
We designed PDF Simplified for people who are tired of overpriced, overcomplicated software.
No learning curve
If you can use Google Docs, you can use PDF Simplified. The interface is instantly familiar.
Works in your browser
No downloads, no installs, no plugins. Everything runs in your browser — Mac, Windows, Linux, or Chromebook.
Private & secure
Your documents are processed securely and aren't stored on our servers after your session ends.
Free to start
Core editing features are free with a free account. No credit card, no tricks.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about PDF Simplified.
Is PDF Simplified really free?
Yes. Core PDF editing features are free — you just need a free account. Optional Pro plans remove the limits for power users.
Can I edit any PDF file?
You can edit most standard PDF files. For scanned documents (image-based PDFs), you'll need to run OCR first to make the text editable.
Can I create a new PDF from scratch?
Yes. Start a new document in any standard size — A4, Letter, Legal, A5 — or set a custom size. You'll get a blank canvas, ready to edit.
Are my documents stored on your servers?
No. Your files are processed during your session and aren't kept on our servers after you close the editor. Your privacy is our priority.
What file formats are supported?
You can import PDF files and export your work as PDF. Support for additional formats like DOCX and images is on the way.
Do I need to create an account?
No account is required for basic editing. Creating a free account unlocks additional features like cloud storage and document history.
Ready to simplify your PDF workflow?
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