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pdf.net

Browser-based PDF editor covering signing, annotation, merging, conversion, and AI tools

3.8 Productivity
3.8 Good 3.8
No installation needed for occasional PDF work Documents are uploaded to a third-party service, which suits confidential files poorly
Reviewed by Challenging Voice Editorial · Updated Jul 2026 How we rate
PricingFree
Free planYes
Companypdf.net
PlatformsWeb
CategoryProductivity
Founded2024
Last reviewedJul 2026

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Overview

pdf.net is an online PDF editor that runs entirely in the browser, covering the operations that otherwise require desktop software: editing text inside an existing PDF, merging and splitting documents, rearranging pages, signing, annotating, and converting between formats.

Input is not limited to PDFs. The editor accepts DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, JPG, PNG, HEIC, and Markdown, which matters when the source document arrives in whatever format the sender had to hand. A set of AI tools sits alongside the manual editing features.

The practical appeal is not needing an installed application for occasional document work. That convenience carries the usual trade-off of any browser-based document tool: files are uploaded to a third-party service, so anyone handling confidential contracts or regulated records should confirm the provider’s data-handling terms before use.

Key features

  • Edit text directly inside an existing PDF
  • Merge, split, and rearrange pages
  • Electronic signing and annotation
  • Conversion across DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, JPG, PNG, HEIC, and Markdown
  • AI-assisted document tools
  • Runs in the browser with no installation

Screenshots & demo

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Pricing

pdf.net offers a free plan, with paid upgrades for higher limits and more features.

  • Pricing modelFreemium
  • Starting priceFree
  • Free planYes
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Is pdf.net expensive?

pdf.net has no advertised paid tier. Among the 196 priced tools we list in Productivity, the median entry price is $10 a month.

70% of Productivity tools in the directory offer a free tier, and this is one of them.

Compared against every priced listing in Productivity, recalculated as the catalogue changes. Method and the full market breakdown are in our AI tool pricing study.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • No installation needed for occasional PDF work
  • Accepts a wide range of input formats beyond PDF
  • Covers signing and annotation alongside editing
  • Free tier available

Cons

  • Documents are uploaded to a third-party service, which suits confidential files poorly
  • Browser-based editing is slower than desktop software on large files
  • Company background and founding details are not publicly documented

How it compares

ToolRatingFreeFromBest known for
pdf.net (this tool)3.8YesFreeEdit text directly inside an existing PDF
PDF Editor3.5YesFreeAdd and edit text within existing PDFs
PDF Candy4.1Yes$6/mo24+ dedicated online tools for PDF conversion and editing
PDNob3.8Yes$65/moFull PDF editing, conversion and annotation toolkit

Alternatives to pdf.net

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Frequently asked questions

What is pdf.net?
pdf.net is an online PDF editor that runs entirely in the browser, covering the operations that otherwise require desktop software: editing text inside an existing PDF, merging and splitting documents, rearranging pages, signing, annotating, and converting between formats.
Is pdf.net free?
Yes, pdf.net offers a free plan. Paid plans unlock more features and higher usage limits.
What are the best pdf.net alternatives?
The closest matches in the directory are PDF Editor, PDF Candy, and PDNob, compared side by side above.

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