Free Nitro PDF alternative for everyday PDF tasks — merge, split, compress, sign and edit without a subscription. Browser-based, no install, no signup, no watermark.
Why use this
You're not on Windows full-time: Nitro's full-strength product is the Windows desktop app. There's a Mac version, but it lags the Windows feature set. If you're a Mac user, a Linux user, on a Chromebook, or you switch between…
Your usage is everyday tools, not heavy editing: If your real workflow is merge, split, compress, sign, page numbers, rotate, JPG↔PDF — paying 79 for Nitro is over-buying. PDFWix covers all of those free, in browser, with no install.
You can't install software on your machine: Locked-down corporate laptops, school Chromebooks, IT-managed Macs — many users physically cannot install Nitro. PDFWix runs in any browser with no install or admin permissions.
You need browser-side privacy for sensitive files: Nitro processes everything locally on the desktop, which is great. PDFWix matches that for browser-side tools — the file bytes stay in your browser tab, never reaching our servers. Either is a…
Frequently asked questions
Is PDFWix a real replacement for Nitro PDF Pro?
Honest answer: not for the heavy use cases. If you bought Nitro for in-line text editing, OCR, form design or batch processing, PDFWix doesn't match it today. For everyday tools (merge, split, compress, sign, protect, page numbers, JPG↔PDF), PDFWix covers the same ground free and in any browser.
Why would I switch from Nitro to PDFWix?
Three legitimate reasons: (1) you're not on Windows so your Nitro license is under-used, (2) you only use everyday tools and the
79 is over-buying, (3) you've moved to a Chromebook or work laptop where you can't install desktop software.
Does PDFWix have a one-time purchase like Nitro?
No paid tier on the consumer web app — it's free. We sustain the project through a paid developer API for businesses.