PDF Reader

Open and read a PDF right here.

On your device

2 · What do you want to do?3 · Download resultAvailable after processing

How this tool worksRead and find information without uploading a PDF.

Open a PDF and inspect the document summary.
Search selectable text for page matches.
Jump to a match or use the page arrows.

What you keepYour original file is read without modification.

Before you exportSearch cannot recognize text in scanned images.

Drop your files here

Choose a file to get started. It stays on your device.

Up to 50 MB per file · 100 MB total

Nothing uploaded Choosing a file starts local processing in your browser. If you switch to a server conversion or save to your account, FileStation asks before upload.

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PDF Reader: how it works

Preview a PDF in your browser and move between pages without uploading the document to a conversion service.

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Choose the PDF you want to read.
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Search selectable text or use the previous and next page buttons.
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Keep or download a copy if you need it after leaving the page.

PDF Reader FAQs

Can I open an encrypted PDF?

Password-protected or unsupported PDFs may fail to preview. Open an unencrypted copy that you are authorized to use. This reader does not bypass password protection.

Are my documents uploaded?

Local PDF tools process documents in your browser. Choosing a file alone does not upload it. Server conversion sends the chosen file only after you confirm. Account storage is optional: Save to account uploads that result or draft to your private library.

Are my PDFs encrypted?

The website uses HTTPS to encrypt the connection. Local processing does not automatically password-encrypt your input or downloaded PDF. No website can guarantee 100% security; use a trusted device and keep your original files.

How do I save a PDF on an iPhone?

After creating the result, use Save / Share and choose Save to Files. If a download opens a preview, use the browser’s Share control to save a copy.

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