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Edit text, sign, fill forms, redact, compress, convert and organize PDFs right in your browser. Fast, accurate and private, with nothing uploaded and no account needed.

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Every PDF tool you need, in one editor

From quick fixes to full document cleanups, PDFHeron handles it without installing anything.

Edit & sign

Edit PDFChange existing text right on the page.Delete text from PDFRemove words, lines, bullets and shapes.Remove images from PDFDelete pictures and graphics from pages.Add text to PDFType anywhere: notes, labels, answers.Sign PDFDraw, type or upload your signature.Fill PDF formType answers, tick boxes, sign and date.

Organize pages

Merge PDFCombine PDFs and images into one file.Split PDFSplit by ranges, every N pages, or page by page.Delete PDF pagesRemove blank or unwanted pages.Rotate PDFTurn sideways or upside-down pages.Organize PDFReorder, duplicate and insert pages.Add page numbersNumber pages in any position and style.Header & footerAdd headers, footers and page labels.Bates numberingLegal page IDs like ABC000001.Reverse PDF pagesFlip page order for back-to-front scans.

Convert & compress

JPG to PDFTurn photos and scans into a PDF.Compress PDFShrink PDFs for email and uploads.PDF to JPGTurn each page into a JPG image.PDF to PNGLossless page images for diagrams and text.PDF to textExtract all the text from a PDF.PNG to PDFTurn screenshots and graphics into a PDF.

Annotate & review

Highlight PDFMark up important passages.Annotate PDFDraw, add shapes, arrows and notes.Stamp PDFApproved, Paid, Draft and custom stamps.

Secure & clean up

Redact PDFPermanently black out sensitive info.Whiteout PDFCover mistakes and blank out areas.Watermark PDFStamp CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT or your name.Edit PDF metadataChange title, author, subject, keywords.

How to edit a PDF online

Three steps, no learning curve.

  1. Open your PDF

    Drag a file onto the page or pick it from your computer, phone or tablet.

  2. Make your changes

    Edit or delete text, add notes, sign, highlight, redact, and reorder, rotate or merge pages.

  3. Save and share

    Download a standard PDF that opens perfectly in any reader.

Why people choose PDFHeron

A professional PDF editor without the subscription, the upload or the sign-up wall.

Private by design

PDFHeron processes files on your device. No uploads, no cloud copies, no one else ever sees your documents.

Real editing

Change existing text and delete content from the file itself, not just paint boxes on top of it.

Instant & offline-ready

No queues or upload waits. Big documents open in seconds, and editing keeps working without a connection.

True redaction

Redacted areas are permanently removed from saved PDFs, so hidden text can’t be copied back out.

Standard PDF output

Saved files are regular PDFs with selectable text that open in Acrobat, Preview, Chrome and every other reader.

Free, or $2 once

Use every tool for free. Remove the footer forever with a one-time Pro license, with no subscription.

Private by design, not by promise

Most online PDF tools upload your document to their servers to process it. PDFHeron is different: the whole editor runs inside your browser, so your contracts, invoices, IDs and medical forms are never sent anywhere.

  • No file uploads, ever: editing happens on your device
  • No account, no email, no tracking cookies
  • Works offline once the editor has loaded

What you can do

PDF guides

Practical, no-nonsense answers to common PDF questions.

How to reduce PDF file size without losing qualityWhy PDFs get so big, and five practical ways to shrink them for email and upload limits while keeping text sharp. Includes a free, private compressor.6 min readHow to redact a PDF properlyBlack boxes don’t always remove the text underneath. Learn how real PDF redaction works, a step-by-step method, and how to check your redactions.6 min readHow to sign a PDF without printing itSign PDF contracts and forms on your computer or phone in under a minute: draw, type or upload a signature, add the date, and send. No printer, no scanner.4 min readWhat is Bates numbering?What Bates numbers are, why lawyers and auditors use them, how a Bates number is structured, and how to add Bates numbers to a PDF for free.5 min read

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Frequently asked questions

Is PDFHeron really free?

Yes. Every tool is free with no sign-up. Free saves add a small “Edited with PDFHeron” footer to each page. A one-time $2 Pro license removes the footer forever.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. PDFHeron runs entirely in your browser. Your PDFs are opened, edited and saved on your own device and are never sent to us.

Can I edit the existing text in a PDF?

Yes. Use Edit text to click any line and rewrite it. The original text is removed and replaced with matching editable text. You can also delete text, bullets, lines and images with the Objects tool.

What does Pro include?

Pro removes the footer from saved PDFs, permanently. It’s a one-time payment of $2 with lifetime access and future updates included. There’s no subscription.

How do I pay with crypto?

Pick a coin at checkout, then send the exact amount shown to the address displayed (or scan the QR code). Your payment is detected automatically on the blockchain and your license key appears on screen.

Which devices and browsers are supported?

Any modern browser: Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS. Phones and tablets work for simple edits.

Is redaction permanent?

Yes. Redacted pages are flattened when you save, so the covered content is removed from the file rather than hidden.

Can I compress PDFs or convert them to images?

Yes. Compress PDF shrinks image-heavy files, and you can convert pages to JPG or PNG, extract the text, or split a PDF into several files, all in your browser.

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