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Free PDF tools for recruiters and HR

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What it does

Every tool here runs in your browser. Resumes, IDs, offer letters and signed forms never leave your computer: there is no upload, no account and nothing stored. Pick a tool below.

Organise pages

Merge and split PDFsCombine a resume, references and certificates into one PDF, reorder or rotate pages, or pull out the pages you need.Split a PDFPull out a page range or split every page of a PDF into its own file, in your browser.Remove pages from a PDFDelete the pages you do not need from a PDF and download the rest. Free and private.Rotate PDF pagesFix sideways or upside down scans by rotating any page of a PDF, then download the fixed file.Compress a PDFShrink a PDF to fit under a job board, ATS or email upload limit. See the new size before you download.

Convert

JPG to PDFTurn photos or scans of documents into one PDF, in the order you choose. Nothing is uploaded.PDF to JPGSave every page of a PDF as a JPG or PNG image, one page at a time or all in a .zip file.PDF to textPull the text out of a PDF resume or document to paste into an ATS, CRM or email. Copy it or download a .txt file.

Fill, sign and stamp

Fill and sign a PDFType into any PDF form, add a signature, initials, date or tick, and download it. A blank I-9 is included.Watermark and page numbersStamp CONFIDENTIAL or your agency name on every page of a PDF and add page numbers. Text stays sharp.

For recruiters

Resume redactorBlack out a candidate's email, phone, links and address before you send a resume to a client. The hidden text is removed, not covered.

HR letters

Offer letter generatorFill in the role, pay and start date to get a clean offer letter PDF with signature lines, or copy the text.Employment verification letter generatorConfirm someone's job title, dates and pay for a landlord, lender or new employer. Download a signed PDF.Resignation letter generatorWrite a short, professional resignation letter with your last day and an offer to help hand over. PDF or text.Reference letter generatorWrite a reference letter with real strengths and an example, then download a signed PDF or copy the text.

Why use these instead of a big PDF site?

Most free PDF websites upload your file to their servers to process it. That is a real risk when the file is a candidate’s resume or a new hire’s tax and ID paperwork. These tools do the work on your own device, so the document is never sent anywhere. They are also built around recruiting and HR jobs, like removing a candidate’s contact details before a submittal or writing an employment verification letter.

Frequently asked questions

Are these PDF tools really free?

Yes. There is no trial, no watermark added to your files and no limit on how often you use them.

Do they work on a phone?

Yes, in any modern browser. Large files are faster on a laptop because the work happens on your device.

Can I convert PDF to Word here?

Not yet. Accurate PDF to Word conversion needs heavy software that cannot run well in a browser. Use PDF to text to copy the words out instead.

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