What is PDF Barber?
A free, privacy-first PDF toolkit that runs 100% in your browser. Split, merge, rotate, sign, compress, and edit PDFs without ever uploading your files. No accounts. No limits. No data leaves your device.
Problem
Users previously relied on online PDF tools requiring file uploads or desktop software. Drawbacks include privacy risks from uploading sensitive documents, dependence on internet connectivity, and account creation/data tracking.
Solution
A browser-based PDF toolkit where users edit PDFs 100% locally. Features: split, merge, rotate, sign, compress, and edit without data leaving the device (e.g., signing contracts offline).
Customers
Freelancers, legal professionals, HR managers, and privacy-conscious individuals handling sensitive PDF documents regularly.
Unique Features
Full offline functionality with end-to-end privacy (no server uploads), no accounts or limits, and open-source transparency.
User Comments
Solves privacy concerns for confidential documents
Surprisingly fast for a browser tool
No signup makes it frictionless
Missing OCR but great for basics
Perfect for quick edits on the go
Traction
4.7k upvotes on ProductHunt (launched April 2024), 150k+ monthly active users, entirely free/open-source with GitHub contributors
Market Size
The global PDF software market is projected to reach $2.5 billion by 2027 (Grand View Research, 2023), driven by remote work and digital documentation needs.
