PDF Tools for Students
Submit assignments, combine readings, and shrink scans — all in the browser.
For Students & researchers · 3 free uses/day per tool · Trust center
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Common workflows
- Merge weekly readings before printing
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- OCR scanned lecture notes for search
- Split one required chapter from a course pack
FAQ
Is RatPDF free for students?
Yes — 3 uses per tool per day on the free tier. No credit card required.
Can I compress a PDF for Moodle or Canvas?
Use Compress PDF with Medium or High presets to hit typical 20–50 MB LMS limits.
Will PDF to Word work on scanned textbooks?
Scanned pages become images in DOCX; run OCR PDF first for searchable text.
Ready to try it?
3 free uses per day · 200 MB · no signup · files deleted after download
Open free tool Pro — $8.99/mo Trust center