Help & FAQ
Everything you need to know about ToolDeck, our privacy-first tools, and how they work.
Q.Are the tools really free?
Yes. Every tool is free to use with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit. ToolDeck shows small ads to pay for hosting, but they never lock a feature or charge for a download.
Q.Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Every tool runs inside your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your images, PDFs, videos, CSV files and text never leave your device. You can verify this by opening your browser network tab while using any tool.
Q.Is there a file size limit?
There is no server-side limit because nothing is uploaded. The practical limit is your device memory. Video tools cap at 300 MB and 3 minutes per job for browser stability. Free competitors like iLovePDF and Smallpdf cap free users at 5 MB per file.
Q.Do I need to create an account?
No. Open any tool and start using it straight away. There is no email, no password, no verification, no account of any kind.
Q.Which browsers does ToolDeck support?
Current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari, on desktop, tablet and mobile. Video tools work best in Chrome and Edge.
Q.Can I use these tools on my phone?
Yes. Every tool works on iPhone, iPad and Android browsers. For very heavy tasks like upscaling long videos, a desktop with more memory is faster.
Q.Does ToolDeck work offline?
After a page loads once, most tools keep working without an internet connection because they run entirely on your device. That is a real advantage over server-based competitors.
Q.How do you make money if the tools are free?
AdSense. Small ad placements cover hosting and development. The tools themselves are not monetised through locks, watermarks, subscriptions or file-size limits.
Q.What makes ToolDeck different from iLovePDF or Smallpdf?
Three things. Nothing is uploaded, so your files stay on your device. There are no file size caps or daily limits on free use. And there is no watermark or paid tier you need to unlock to download your result.
Q.Are the tools safe on sensitive documents?
Yes. Because nothing is uploaded and nothing is logged, ToolDeck is safe for contracts, IDs, medical records, tax documents and anything else you would not want sitting on a stranger server.
Q.Can I use these tools commercially?
Yes. ToolDeck places no restrictions on the output. Whatever rights you hold over the original file, you keep over the result. Businesses use ToolDeck for client work, product photography and data cleaning.
Q.Can I request a new tool?
Yes. Use the contact page to describe what you need. Tools that get multiple requests or that fill a real gap get built. Many tools on this site started as user suggestions.
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