PDFsam
Merge, split, rotate, convert, edit, sign PDF files... we've got you covered

PDFsam (PDF Split and Merge) is a suite of desktop tools for manipulating PDF files, including merging, splitting, rotating, extracting pages, and more. It offers PDFsam Basic as a free, open-source option for everyday users, alongside commercial products (PDFsam Enhanced and PDFsam Visual) for professional needs. All processing happens locally on the user's computer, with no file uploads to third-party services.
Users install the desktop application on Windows, Mac, or Linux and process PDF files locally using a graphical interface with specialized tools for each task
Casual and professional users who need to manipulate PDF files on their desktop
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- freemium
- Launched
- 2006
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