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Qpdf ToolsPDF24 Creator
Free

Free and released into the public domain under the Unlicense.

 Free

Freeware for private and commercial use with no restrictions, financed by advertising on…

Linux Windows
  • Compress, split, merge and rotate PDFs
  • Works locally without uploading files
  • Virtual PDF printer converts any printable file to PDF, with multiple printers, profiles and automatic saving
  • Merge, split, compress, OCR, overlay, protect, convert and sign PDFs, plus a lightweight built-in PDF reader
  • Covers basic tasks only, no editing or annotation
  • Small project with few contributors
  • Windows 10 and 11 only; the FAQ states Linux and macOS are not supported and other systems must…
  • Proprietary freeware with no published source code or license text
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Works offline Works offline

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