PDF2Go
ExternalPDF2Go is a powerful online PDF editor and converter offering tools to edit, merge, split, compress, convert, sign, protect, apply OCR, summarize, and even chat with PDFs—all without software installation. Trusted by over 1 million daily users including NASA, Microsoft, and MIT, it ensures privacy with 256-bit encryption and auto-deletes files after 24 hours. Ideal for casual users, beginners, and anyone needing fast, secure, device-agnostic PDF handling with a generous free tier.
Description
PDF2Go is a powerful online PDF editor and converter offering tools to edit, merge, split, compress, convert, sign, protect, apply OCR, summarize, and even chat with PDFs—all without software installation. Trusted by over 1 million daily users including NASA, Microsoft, and MIT, it ensures privacy with 256-bit encryption and auto-deletes files after 24 hours. Ideal for casual users, beginners, and anyone needing fast, secure, device-agnostic PDF handling with a generous free tier.
Key capabilities
- PDF editing (add/delete text/images, crop, rotate, watermark, redact, sign)
- Merge and split PDFs
- Compress, optimize, and repair PDFs
- Convert to/from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, etc.
- OCR for searchable text
- AI-powered summarize and chat with PDFs
- Protect with passwords and encryption
Core use cases
- 1.Quick basic PDF edits and conversions
- 2.Merging multiple documents into one PDF
- 3.Compressing large files for sharing
- 4.Extracting text, images, or tables from PDFs
- 5.Online e-signing of documents
- 6.Applying OCR to scanned PDFs
- 7.Summarizing long PDF content
Is PDF2Go Right for You?
Best for
- Casual users and beginners for quick tasks
- Users needing free occasional PDF tools
- Everyday PDF management on any device
Not ideal for
- Professionals handling large or batch files
- Offline or mobile-heavy workflows
- Advanced editing or sophisticated annotations
Standout features
- Works on any device, no installation
- 256-bit encryption, GDPR-compliant
- Auto-delete files after 24 hours
- Free tier with 30 welcome credits
- Premium: batch processing, priority queue, unlimited AI tools
- 30+ specialized PDF tools
- Fast average processing time (~15s)
Pricing
Free Trial
Subscription
Pay As You Go
Enterprise
Reviews
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User Feedback Highlights
Most Praised
- Intuitive, easy-to-use interface
- No software installation needed
- Comprehensive free tools for basics
- Fast and reliable for quick tasks
- Good value with free tier covering most needs
Common Complaints
- Free tier: file size limits, ads, watermarks, credit system
- Slow processing for large files and queues
- Advanced features (OCR, batch) behind paywall
- Requires internet, no mobile app
- Occasional conversion issues with complex files