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Edit PDF files without uploads or a third-party cloud

How can confidential PDFs be merged, split or rotated without uploading them to an online service?

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The actual decision

Edit PDFs locally and convert them to Word

Many PDF converters require an upload first. PDFLocal performs the work directly on the device using browser capabilities.

When it fits

A focused tool is useful when…

  • You edit proposals, contracts or project documents locally.
  • You do not want a third-party cloud handling temporary files.
  • Merge, split, rotate and image export cover the task.
  • You prefer an application you can host internally.

What the workflow looks like

finished PDF and DOCX files without sending confidential documents to an online converter.

Merge, split or rotate PDF pages, create images and Word files, and remove standard metadata entirely in the browser without uploading files.

  1. Install: Upload the PHP application to your HTTPS hosting and run the guided setup.
  2. Configure: Set your company name, branding and the options needed for this workflow.
  3. Use: Share the generated link and keep the result in your own installation.

Honest limits

PDFLocal Pro is intentionally not a large platform.

A small tool is only a good purchase if its boundaries match the task.

  • You require OCR for scanned documents.
  • You need pixel-perfect PDF-to-Word reconstruction.
  • You require qualified electronic signatures.

Costs and operation

24 € one time, no required subscription.

The licence covers one productive installation. Source code and documentation are included. Hosting, backups, updates and lawful operation remain under your control.

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Before you decide

Three useful checks.

Will it run on my hosting?

The tools require PHP 8.2+, MySQL or MariaDB, HTTPS and Apache or Nginx. Use the free PHP upload-limit checker for a first configuration check.

Is installation included?

The licence includes instructions and a guided installer. Optional installation assistance is available from €49 after we have checked the server access and scope.

Who may purchase?

The current online offer is exclusively for companies and self-employed professionals purchasing for business purposes.