PDF tools for freelancers
Convert proposals to PDF, sign contracts, compress invoices for email, watermark drafts. Free PDF toolkit for solo operators.
Freelancers and solo consultants handle every part of running a business themselves: proposals, contracts, invoices, deliverables, statements of work. Each is typically created in Word or Google Docs, exported to PDF, and emailed to clients. Doing this fast and looking professional matters more than for in-house workers — the PDF often arrives before you do, and it sets the tone.
PDFOnly is the freelancer's swiss army knife: convert Word/Docs proposals to clean PDFs (no Word watermark, no formatting drift); sign contracts and SOWs without printing; compress big deliverables to fit client email systems; watermark 'DRAFT' on early proposals before client review; protect sensitive deliverables with passwords. Free for the basics, with Pro for higher limits and AI features (summarize a long client brief, chat with a complex contract before signing).
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Frequently asked questions
Can I batch-sign multiple invoices at once?
The API on Pro lets you script bulk signing. For one-at-a-time work in the web UI, each invoice takes ~10 seconds: drop the PDF, click to place signature, download. Faster than physical signing for sure.
What's the cleanest way to deliver a final PDF to a client?
Convert from your editing tool (Word, Docs, Notion, etc.) to PDF. Run Compress on the result for email-friendly size. Optionally Watermark with your logo for branding. Optionally Password-protect for sensitive deliverables. Send.
Does the free tier handle real freelance volumes?
Yes for most freelancers — files up to 100 MB and 10 files per batch covers everything except very large multi-deliverable projects. Pro is worth it (~$5/month) if you're processing 20+ files a day or want longer file retention for re-downloads.