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What is KeptPDF?

Many online PDF services necessitate uploading files to a remote server for processing, but KeptPDF distinguishes itself by functioning entirely within your web browser. It boasts 25 distinct features, including capabilities for redaction, signing, compression, OCR, organization, and comparison, ensuring that your documents remain completely local and untouched by external requests. To showcase its effectiveness, you can simply access the website, activate Airplane Mode, and observe that all tools operate without interruption. A free version is available without the need for account creation, while the Pro subscription, at a cost of $29 monthly, unlocks advanced features like bulk actions, custom redaction lists, and various export options. This innovative model not only safeguards your privacy but also delivers a robust suite of PDF editing functionalities, making it an appealing choice for users who value both security and efficiency. Ultimately, KeptPDF's browser-based approach sets a new standard for how PDF tools can operate in a secure environment.

What is Adobe Acrobat?

Adobe Acrobat Studio is a powerful document management and AI-powered platform and one of the leading enterprise document platforms that scales for global teams — providing everything needed to create, edit, convert, share, and secure PDF files. It allows users to modify text and images directly within PDFs, rearrange pages, add comments, and compare document versions for precise change tracking. With seamless conversion capabilities, files can be transformed between PDF and formats such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and images in just a few clicks. Acrobat Studio's AI Assistant elevates productivity by generating summaries, extracting key insights, and answering questions with source-linked citations. PDF Spaces introduces a collaborative environment where teams can centralize project files, add notes, and interact with AI across multiple document types. The Generate Presentation feature transforms documents into polished, branded decks using Adobe Express — no design skills required. Integrated e-signature tools enable organizations to send, collect, and monitor legally binding signatures securely. Security features including password protection, redaction, and restricted editing keep sensitive information protected.

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Integrations Supported

Google Drive

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Integrations Supported

Google Drive

AdSpeed AdServer

Adobe Acrobat Sign

AllyCad

ArborSite

Case Center

ConceptDraw DIAGRAM

Door to Door CRM

Edge1

Graphite Connect

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API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$0 (Pro $29/month)

Free Version

Pricing Information

$23.99 per month

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Supported Platforms

SaaS

Supported Platforms

Android

iPhone

iPad

Windows

Mac

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Online Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

KeptPDF

Date Founded

2026

Company Location

United States

Company Website

keptpdf.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Adobe

Date Founded

1982

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.adobe.com/acrobat.html

Categories and Features

PDF

KeptPDF is a browser-based PDF processing solution that operates entirely on your local device. This means there’s no need for uploads: every feature, including redaction, optical character recognition (OCR), compression, signing, splitting, and merging—along with an impressive suite of 25 tools—functions seamlessly without sending your documents to a server. Its advanced redaction technology automatically identifies sensitive information such as names, Social Security numbers, phone numbers, addresses, and dates, effectively removing the original text rather than merely obscuring it. Each processed file is accompanied by a verifiable audit certificate for added security. Additionally, a command line version is available to efficiently handle large volumes of PDFs in a single operation, catering to the needs of scanning bureaus, litigation support teams, and records management departments. The essential features can be accessed for free without any registration required.

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Convert to PDF

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Watermarking