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Convert HEIC photos, remove image metadata, compress files, and work with PDFs directly in your browser.
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Try a format such as PDF, JPG, QR, or a task such as redact.
Local processingYour selected files stay on this device.
No accountOpen a tool and begin immediately.
Originals stay untouchedResults download as new files.
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Know where your file goes.
“Free” describes the price, not the privacy boundary. The important difference is where the work runs and what you must exchange to use it.
| Approach | Where files are processed | Access | Limits and trade-offs |
|---|---|---|---|
| NullKitThis site | In your browserYour selected files stay on this device. | No accountOpen a tool and begin for free. | Clear per-tool limitsDevice memory and browser support set the practical boundary. |
| Upload-first PDF sites | Provider serversThe document leaves your device for processing. | Varies by providerAccounts, trials, ads, or paid plans may apply. | Provider-defined capsFile, page, task, and retention limits can change. |
| Desktop PDF apps | On your deviceFiles can remain local when cloud features are not used. | Install requiredA download, account, or licence may be required. | Broader, heavier softwareOften more capable, with updates and system access to manage. |
A narrow, honest boundary
The tool should say exactly what it does.
Each NullKit tool publishes its supported formats, limits, processing location, and known trade-offs. Local processing protects the file from an upload pipeline; it does not make impossible promises about your browser, device, or extensions.
How local processing works