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