Private, Local-First Document Tools
We bring fast, reliable, and privacy-conscious PDF processing to your browser, with clearly labeled cloud steps when a job needs more compute. Built for contracts, financial documents, and everyday paperwork.
In-Browser Speed
Built on modern WebAssembly to use your device's CPU. Common tasks finish without waiting for an upload.
Local-First Privacy
Tools marked Local run in your browser and are not uploaded to us. Once loaded, local tools keep working if you disconnect.
Global Edge Network
Heavy jobs that need the cloud run on Cloudflare's global network. Cloud files are kept by plan (free 7 days, paid 30 days) and are never used for AI training.
Transparent Pricing
No bait-and-switch tactics or deceptive installers. Generous free quota for local tools, a 14-day money-back guarantee, and one-click self-serve cancellation.
Built for legal and financial teams with strict compliance needs
When handling M&A agreements, financial audit packets, or sensitive client records, organizations maintain strict compliance and data protection mandates. PDFLean was engineered to meet these rigorous standards with predictability, speed, and clear security boundaries.
We built PDFLean so that most document work stays on your device. Tools that need more compute run on encrypted cloud servers, are clearly labeled, and delete your files within 24 hours.
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PDF tools for browser and cloud jobs
24h
Auto-delete for cloud files
100%
Local tools work without upload
Who runs PDFLean
PDFLean is engineered and operated by an independent software development team. One operator, one privacy model: local-first processing by default, encrypted cloud processing when a task needs it, and files auto-deleted after the retention window.
Formal entity details (registered address, commercial register, VAT ID) are maintained on the Imprint page and published there as soon as the operating entity is formally established. Until then, support and legal correspondence run through the contact channels on this page.
Talk to us about enterprise procurement
Our engineering team supports customers in Europe and the US by email, with tickets answered within 4 hours on average.