Lab42
Fast. Private. Simple.
Built to be simple, accessible and respectful. Your documents never leave your browser for processing.
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Password protection works in all PDF readers. Browser viewers (Chrome, Edge) may still show annotation tools — use Adobe Acrobat for full enforcement.
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PDF Instruments
Merge PDF
Combine multiple files into one document.
Compress PDF
Reduce file size while keeping quality.
Delete Pages
Remove unwanted pages from your file.
Extract Pages
Save specific pages as a new PDF.
Watermark
Add text or image stamps to pages.
Protect PDF
Encrypt your PDF with a password.
Unlock PDF
Remove password protection from files.
Privacy Commitment
Lab42 is built on the premise that your data belongs to you. We leverage client-side technologies to ensure that the actual processing of your PDF—whether it's merging, compressing, or unlocking—happens entirely within your browser's sandbox. No file uploads to cloud storage are required for the MVP tools, ensuring maximum privacy and speed.
Open Standards
Built with PDF.js and WebAssembly for native-like performance without the tracking.