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Turn repetitive PDF work into one pipeline: merge, OCR, compress, watermark, number, and encrypt in a single workflow you can save and reuse.

Best for: Finance, operations, IT, teams

How to use

  1. 1Start from a preset recipe or build your own
  2. 2Reorder steps and configure each one
  3. 3Run it on one file or a whole batch
  4. 4Save it as a workflow and reuse next time

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Ready when you are

Runs in your browser whenever possible — no signup needed to start.

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PDFLean is a productivity tool and does not provide legal, medical, regulatory, or compliance advice. Review outputs before relying on them for regulated or high-stakes decisions.