A PDF2Go alternative that never uploads your files
PDF2Go is a handy online toolkit, but it works the way most web editors do: it uploads your document to its servers, processes it there, and sends it back. For anything private, that upload is the step worth avoiding. PDFMergely does the same everyday jobs, merge, split, compress, rotate, watermark, protect, entirely inside your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
PDFMergely vs PDF2Go
| PDFMergely | PDF2Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Where files are processed | On your device, in the browser | Uploaded to PDF2Go’s servers |
| Files leave your device | Never | Yes, on upload |
| Works offline | Yes, after the first visit | No |
| Sign-up to use core tools | Not required | Required for some features |
| Core tools (merge, split, rotate…) | Free | Limited free tier |
| Best for | Private and sensitive documents | General everyday use |
Why switch?
The difference is structural, not a policy promise. PDFMergely runs its PDF engine in your browser instead of sending your file to a server, so there is no upload to trust and nothing to retain. The core tools are free and need no account.
Every PDF tool you need
All free, all private. Each tool runs locally in your browser, nothing is ever uploaded.
Organize
Merge PDF
Combine PDFs in the order you want
OpenSplit PDF
Extract page ranges into new files
OpenRotate PDF
Turn selected pages
OpenReorder PDF
Drag pages to rearrange
OpenDelete Pages
Remove pages visually
OpenExtract Pages
Export the pages you choose
OpenOrganize PDF
Reorder, rotate and delete pages
OpenResize PDF
Change page size (A4, Letter)
OpenN-up & Booklet
Multiple pages per sheet
OpenConvert
JPG to PDF
Convert images to PDF
OpenPDF to JPG
Convert pages to images
OpenPDF to PNG
Convert pages to PNG images
OpenPDF to Word
Convert PDF to editable .docx
OpenExtract Images
Save embedded pictures
OpenScan to PDF
Capture with your camera
OpenOCR PDF
Make scans searchable
OpenMarkdown to PDF
Turn Markdown into a PDF
OpenEdit & sign
Edit PDF
Add text, images and shapes
OpenSign PDF
Add your signature
OpenWatermark PDF
Add text or image watermarks
OpenPage Numbers
Number your pages
OpenBates Numbering
Stamp sequential legal IDs
OpenCrop PDF
Trim page margins
OpenRedact PDF
Permanently remove content
OpenPDF Forms
Fill interactive forms
OpenFlatten PDF
Lock form fields into the page
OpenCompare PDF
Spot differences
OpenFrequently asked questions
How is PDFMergely different from PDF2Go?+
PDF2Go uploads your files to its servers to process them. PDFMergely processes them in your browser, so your files are never uploaded.
Is it free with no sign-up?+
Yes. The core tools are free and require no account or email.
Which tools does it cover?+
Merge, split, compress, rotate, reorder, delete and extract pages, watermark, page numbers, protect and unlock, plus convert, crop, sign and more.
Does it work offline?+
Yes. After the first visit the tools keep working with no internet, because all processing is local.