PDF Candy
90+ free online PDF tools for editing, converting, and managing documents
Founded
2016
Starting Price
$0
Category
Productivity
Last updated April 27, 2026
About PDF Candy
PDF Candy is an online PDF toolkit offering 90+ tools for editing, converting, merging, splitting, compressing, and protecting PDF documents. It works directly in the browser with no installation required and includes OCR, batch processing, and AI-powered text features.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 90+ PDF tools covering virtually every document need
- No software installation required for the web version
- Intuitive interface rated 8.9/10 for ease of use on G2
- AI-powered text summarization, rewriting, and translation
- GDPR compliant with files auto-deleted after 2 hours
Key Features
PDF Editing
Edit text, add images, annotate, and mark up PDF documents directly in the browser
Format Conversion
Convert PDFs to and from Word, Excel, JPG, PNG, and other popular formats
Merge & Split
Combine multiple PDFs into one or split documents into separate files
OCR Technology
Optical character recognition to extract text from scanned documents and images
Batch Processing
Process multiple PDF files simultaneously for faster workflow
Compress PDFs
Reduce PDF file sizes while maintaining document quality
AI Text Tools
Summarize, rewrite, or translate selected text inside PDFs using AI
PDF Protection
Add passwords and encryption to secure sensitive PDF documents
Pricing
Free
$0
- Basic PDF editing
- Format conversion
- 1 task per hour limit
- Limited file size
Web Monthly
$6/month
Best For
Occasional PDF Tasks
Quickly merge, split, or convert PDFs without installing dedicated software
Document Digitization
Use OCR to extract text from scanned documents and make them searchable
Secure Document Sharing
Compress large PDFs and add password protection before sharing sensitive files
Format Conversion Workflows
Batch convert documents between PDF, Word, Excel, and image formats
