About PDF Bucket
So, PDF Bucket started because we were frustrated. We needed to remove watermarks from PDFs, merge documents, and do other PDF stuff, but every tool either cost money or was sketchy. So we built our own. And since we built it, we figured why not share it with everyone?
Why We Built This
Honestly? We got tired of paying $10/month for PDF software we only used once in a while. And the "free" alternatives were either full of ads, required sign-ups, or looked like they'd steal your data. So we made something better - actually free, no sign-up needed, and we delete your files after an hour so we're not storing your stuff.
We're not trying to be the next big tech company. We just want to give people good PDF tools without all the BS. Simple as that.
What We've Got
Right now we've got 6 tools that cover most of what people need:
- Watermark Remover: Our most popular tool - gets rid of those annoying watermarks
- PDF Merger: Stick a bunch of PDFs together into one file
- PDF Splitter: Break up a PDF into separate pages or chunks
- PDF Compressor: Make big PDFs smaller so they're easier to email
- PDF to Image: Turn PDF pages into JPG or PNG images
- Image to PDF: Convert your images into a PDF document
We're always thinking about what else people might need. Got an idea? Tell us and we'll consider it.
What We Care About
🔒 Your Privacy Matters
Files get deleted after 1 hour automatically. We don't want your documents sitting on our servers - that's just asking for trouble.
🆓 Actually Free
No "free trial" nonsense, no credit card required, no catch. The tools are free. Period.
⚡ Fast Enough
We run on Google Cloud, so processing is pretty quick. Most files are done in under a minute.
🌐 Works Everywhere
Phone, tablet, computer - doesn't matter. If you've got internet, you can use PDF Bucket.
🛡️ Secure Enough
SSL encryption, secure servers, all that good stuff. We're not storing nuclear secrets, but we take security seriously.
📱 Simple to Use
Upload, click, download. If you can use email, you can use PDF Bucket. No complicated menus or confusing options.
How It Works
It's pretty straightforward:
- Upload: Drag your PDF onto the page or click to browse. We accept files up to 100MB.
- Process: Our code does its thing on Google's servers. Usually takes 10-60 seconds depending on file size.
- Download: Click the download button and you're done. Your processed file is ready to go.
- Auto-Delete: After an hour, the file gets deleted automatically. We don't keep it, you don't have to worry about it.
That's it. No accounts, no waiting, no hassle.
Behind the Scenes
For the tech-curious, here's what we're running on:
- Google Cloud Platform - reliable and fast
- Python for the backend processing (it's good at this stuff)
- Next.js for the website (makes it fast and smooth)
- SSL encryption everywhere (that padlock in your browser)
- Auto-delete system that runs every hour
Nothing fancy, just stuff that works. We're not reinventing the wheel here - just making PDF tools that don't suck.
Legal Stuff
We follow the rules. Here's what that means:
- We protect your privacy (files deleted after 1 hour, no tracking)
- We follow GDPR and CCPA (the privacy laws)
- We have terms and privacy policy (boring but necessary)
- We don't allow illegal stuff (obviously)
Basically, we're trying to run a legit service here. Check out our Terms and Privacy Policy if you want all the details.
Want to Chat?
Got questions? Found a bug? Have an idea for a new tool? We're all ears. Seriously, we read every email and try to respond within a day or two.