Local by default
Your files stay inside the current browser tab.
Free by principle · Private by design
Your PDF.
Your password.
Your browser.
Unlock, convert and tidy up documents without sending them across the internet. No account. No task limits. No surprise paywall.
- Local processing
- No watermarks
- No signup
01 · THE WORKBENCH
One calm place for PDF work.
Pick a job, add your file, and leave with a clean result.
Runs on this device
SELECTED TOOL
Unlock PDF
Drop your locked PDF here
or click to choose from your device
PDF only · Processed locally
We need the current password. YaPDF never guesses or cracks passwords.
Working on it…0%
Reading your file locally.
Your file is ready
Download
02 · THE TOOLBOX
Useful, not overwhelming.
Eleven tools for the jobs people actually need. Every one is free, local and watermark-free.
A BETTER FREE PLAN
Free should feel finished.
We studied the friction in popular PDF suites—task counters, trial gates, account walls and file uploads—and designed those moments out.
Try the workbench →What mattersYaPDFTypical “free” tool
Daily task limitNoneOften limited
File leaves deviceNoOften uploaded
Account promptNeverCommon
WatermarkNeverPlan-dependent
Price$0Free tier or trial
03 · HOW IT WORKS
Three steps. No detours.
The processing engine loads in your browser. Your document stays in device memory until you leave.
- 1+
Add your file
Drop a PDF or choose it from your device. Nothing is uploaded.
- 2
Choose the result
Enter a known password or set the options for your chosen tool.
- 3✓
Save it locally
Download your finished document. We keep no copy because we never had one.
04 · PRIVACY, IN PLAIN ENGLISH
The safest upload
is no upload.
YaPDF uses WebAssembly and browser APIs to process documents on your device. File bytes and passwords are not sent to us.
No identity layer
No accounts, emails, profiles or document history.
Honest limitations
Unlocking requires the current password and your permission.
05 · QUESTIONS
Good to know.
Clear answers before you trust us with a document.
Can YaPDF unlock a PDF without its password?+
No. YaPDF is not a password cracker. It removes protection only when you provide the current password and have the right to modify the file.
Does my PDF get uploaded anywhere?+
No. Processing happens locally in browser memory. Your files and passwords are not transmitted to a YaPDF server.
How accurate is PDF to Word conversion?+
YaPDF creates an editable, text-first DOCX and preserves page breaks and reading order. Complex columns, forms, and exact typography may be simplified.
Are there file size or daily limits?+
YaPDF does not impose a usage counter or server file-size cap. Your practical limit depends on available device memory and browser performance.
Can I turn images, Word or PowerPoint files into a PDF?+
Yes. Combine to PDF accepts JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, TXT, DOCX, PPTX and PDF files and joins them in the order you choose. Word and PowerPoint files are rendered inside your browser, so fonts and complex layouts may differ slightly from the original.
Will YaPDF add a watermark?+
Never—unless you intentionally choose the Add watermark tool and type your own label.
THE PDF DESK THAT RESPECTS YOUR DESK