Question 1

Is PDFZippy really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every tool is free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit. PDFZippy is funded by optional support from people who use it.

Question 2

Are my PDF files uploaded to a server?

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No. PDF processing runs in your browser using WebAssembly and Web Workers. Your files stay on your device.

Question 3

What do the AI tools send to the server?

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AI tools send the text extracted from your PDF, never the file itself, and only after you agree. The text goes to Groq to generate the answer. PDFZippy does not store it.

Question 4

Do I need an account?

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No. There are no accounts. Starred and recent tools are saved only in your browser.

Question 5

What is the maximum file size?

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Up to 100 MB and 500 pages per file. Very large files depend on how much memory your device has.

Question 6

Which browsers are supported?

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Current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on desktop and mobile.

Question 7

Can I use PDFZippy on my phone?

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Yes. The interface works on phones and tablets, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.

Question 8

How do I merge PDF files?

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Open Merge PDF, add two or more files, drag them into the order you want and select Merge. Then download the combined file.

Question 9

How much can I compress a PDF?

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It depends on the content. Scanned and image-heavy PDFs shrink the most; turn on the scanned option for those.

Question 10

How do I split a PDF into separate files?

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Open Split PDF and choose every N pages, custom page ranges or specific pages to extract.

Question 11

Can I edit text in a PDF?

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Yes. Edit PDF lets you add text, images, links, shapes, form fields and signatures, and cover existing content with whiteout.

Question 12

How do I sign a PDF?

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Open Edit PDF, choose Sign, then draw, type or upload your signature and place it on the page.

Question 13

Can I convert Word to PDF?

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Yes. Word to PDF converts .docx files in your browser and keeps layout, styles and tables.

Question 14

Can I convert PDF to Word?

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Yes. PDF to Word creates an editable .docx file from your PDF. You can choose to keep tables, headings and page breaks.

Question 15

How do I password-protect a PDF?

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Open Encrypt PDF, enter a password twice and download the protected file. Encryption happens in your browser.

Question 16

Can I add a watermark to many PDFs at once?

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Yes. Bulk Personalised Watermark creates one copy per person from a CSV list, for example one per student.

Question 17

How do I add page numbers?

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Open Page Numbers, pick a position, a starting number and an optional prefix or suffix, then download.

Question 18

Can I turn images into a PDF?

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Yes. Images to PDF accepts JPG, PNG and WebP, lets you reorder them and creates one PDF.

Question 19

Can I chat with a PDF?

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Yes. Chat with PDF answers questions about your document and points to the page each answer comes from.

Question 20

Can PDFZippy make quizzes and flashcards from my notes?

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Yes. AI Quiz Generator and AI Flashcards create study material from a PDF. You can export flashcards for Anki.

Question 21

What happens to my files when I close the tab?

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They are gone. Files are held in memory only while a tool is open. The PDF Organiser is the exception: it stores the PDFs you add in your browser until you delete them.

Question 22

How can I support PDFZippy?

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You can make a one-time, monthly or yearly contribution on the Support page. Supporting is optional and unlocks nothing extra.

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