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Merge, split, compress, and convert PDFs entirely in your browser. No uploads, no servers — your files never leave your device.
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- Merge multiple PDFs into one
- Split PDFs and extract specific pages
- Compress PDFs while maintaining quality
- Convert PDF pages to PNG/JPG images
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- 01Open PaperMint in your browser
- 02Select or drag & drop your file
- 03The tool processes it locally using browser APIs
- 04Download your result — done!
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