Security

Security by Design

PDFOutfit is built with a simple principle: we can't lose, leak, or misuse data we never receive.

Client-Side Processing

Your Files Stay on Your Device

All PDF processing happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly and JavaScript. Your files are never uploaded to our servers. This approach provides:

• ✅No file uploads means no server-side data storage
• ✅Processing happens entirely in your browser's memory
• ✅No accounts or sign-ups required for privacy
• ✅Files are cleared from memory when you close the page

Application Security

PDFOutfit is hosted on Vercel's secure infrastructure and follows web security best practices:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Static site generation for minimal attack surface
• Regular dependency updates for security patches
• Open-source libraries with active maintenance

What We Don't Collect

Your Documents Stay Private:

• Files never leave your device
• We can't access your content
• No filenames are transmitted
• Processing happens entirely in your browser

No Account Pressure:

• Use tools without signing up
• No email required to start
• No credit card for free tier

What We Do Track:

We use analytics tools (Google Analytics & Microsoft Clarity) to understand:

• Which tools people use most
• Where visitors come from
• How to improve user experience
• Where errors occur

Your document content always remains invisible to us and our analytics providers.

Browser Security

Your browser provides the security foundation for PDFOutfit. We recommend:

• Using up-to-date browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Enabling automatic browser updates
• Using HTTPS connections (enforced by default)
• Clearing browser cache for sensitive documents

Limitations & Transparency

We believe in being honest about our security model:

• Browser vulnerabilities: Security depends on your browser's implementation
• Local device security: We can't protect against compromised devices
• Network security: Use trusted networks for sensitive documents
• No audit yet: We haven't undergone third-party security audits