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I built a free online PDF toolbox that runs entirely in the browser

I built a free online PDF toolbox that runs entirely in the browser

Hey fellow developers! 👋

I just launched PDFToolBox - a collection of free
online PDF tools.

## Why I built this

Most online PDF tools require you to upload your files to their servers. I wanted
to build something different - a tool that processes everything in your browser.

## Key Features

  • 100% Privacy: Files never leave your device
  • No Registration: Start using immediately
  • No File Limits: Process as many files as you want
  • Completely Free: No premium tier, no watermarks

    Tech Stack

  • React + TypeScript

  • Vite

  • Tailwind CSS

  • pdf-lib for PDF manipulation

  • PDF.js for rendering

## The Challenge

The biggest technical challenge was implementing PDF processing in the browser. I
used pdf-lib for creating/modifying PDFs and PDF.js for rendering. This
means:

  • No backend server needed
  • No privacy concerns
  • Works offline after initial load

## Try it out

👉 https://pdf-toolbox.asia

Would love to hear your feedback! What features would you like to see next?

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