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ClearwayPDF
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Edit any PDF in three steps
Step 1
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Add text, draw, highlight, sign, fill forms, merge pages, or run OCR — all tools available in the toolbar.
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Features
Everything you need for everyday PDF work
Powerful PDF editor
Add text boxes, drawings, highlights, shapes, and images anywhere. Sign documents by drawing or typing your signature. Fill and flatten AcroForm fields.
Try it freeMerge, split & organize
Combine multiple PDFs into one. Drag to reorder pages. Extract specific pages into a new file. All processed locally in your browser.
Try it freeOCR — make PDFs searchable
Add an invisible text layer to scanned or image-based PDFs. Powered by Tesseract running entirely in your browser — no server needed.
Try it freeWhy ClearwayPDF
Built for people tired of PDF paywalls
Most PDF tools lock basic features behind a subscription, add watermarks, or require an account before you can do anything. ClearwayPDF does none of that.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is ClearwayPDF really free?
Yes. ClearwayPDF is completely free to use with no paywalls, no watermarks, and no subscription required. It is supported by ads and optional donations.
Do my files get uploaded to a server?
No. All PDF processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your files never leave your device — there is no upload and no cloud storage.
Do I need to create an account?
No account or login is required. Open the site and start editing immediately.
What can I do with the PDF editor?
Add text, draw freehand, highlight areas, add shapes, insert images, draw or type a signature, fill in form fields, reorder pages, rotate pages, add watermarks, stamp page numbers, and split or extract pages.
Can I make a scanned PDF searchable?
Yes. The OCR tool uses Tesseract to recognise text in scanned PDFs (English or Norwegian) and embeds an invisible searchable text layer — all processed in your browser.
Is ClearwayPDF a good alternative to Adobe Acrobat?
Yes. ClearwayPDF covers most everyday PDF tasks — for free, with no uploads and no account required.
What file size limit does ClearwayPDF support?
You can upload PDFs up to 100 MB. Because processing happens in your browser, very large files may take a moment depending on your device.
Does ClearwayPDF work offline?
Once the page has loaded, most tools work without an internet connection. OCR downloads the Tesseract language model on first use, which requires a connection.
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