Frequently asked questions
Everything about how PDFCure works, what stays private, and what doesn't. Have a question specific to one tool? Each tool's page has its own FAQ section too.
Is PDFCure actually free?+
Yes. Every tool runs in your browser with no account, no watermark, and no page limit we impose. The AI tools (Summarize, Ask your PDF, Translate, AI HTML↔PDF, Detect Plagiarism) are the one exception — they send extracted text to Claude, so they need a free Google sign-in and have a small daily limit.
Do you upload my files to a server?+
No — every tool here processes your files entirely on your device, and nothing is uploaded to a server. The only exception is the AI tools, which send the extracted text (not the file) to Claude to do their work.
Is there a file size limit?+
There's no artificial limit we impose, but since processing happens in your browser, very large files (500+ MB or 1,000+ pages) are limited by your device's memory rather than by us.
Do I need to create an account?+
No. Every tool works immediately, with no sign-up.
Does this work on mobile?+
Yes — the site is fully responsive, and it's installable as an app on both iOS and Android via 'Add to Home Screen.'
Can I use this offline?+
Yes, once you've installed it (or just visited it once) — every tool keeps working with no internet connection.
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