FormatPDF is a free productivity tool developed by FormatPDF. It's an online PDF editor and utility that offers users options to manage and modify their PDF files on the fly. With it, they will be able to perform actions like merging, splitting, and others straight from their web browser.

Compared to other PDF tools like Icecream PDF Editor or PDF-XChange Editor, FormatPDF boasts much of the same list of functions as its contemporaries. What makes it stand out more is it can be used online, making it more convenient and accessible across a variety of devices and situations.

Robust online PDF tool

FormatPDF's features set is categorized into five tabs conveniently accessible at the top of the page. Starting from the first two at the left, the Merge or Split sections will let you combine multiple PDFs into one and separate individual pages and create individual files for them, respectively. Moving on, if you need to attach files often, the Compress tab can help reduce the size to make them more manageable.

Use the app's Convert tab to take your existing PDF files, and turn them into other formats, including Excel, JPG, and even HTML. Lastly, the More Tools section houses some handy extra features that you might need for specific use cases. Some of them include the Sign for adding e-signatures to documents, Protect to add some level of encryption for security, and Repair to help potentially recover a corrupted file.

Finally, there is a Premium version on offer if you are interested in unlocking more features out of the tool. You get your own private account that you can store your files in, support for large file sizes, add watermarks for ownership's sake, and more. It is a good option to know considering the free version imposes a document limit per day and contains ads.

Well-rounded solution

All in all, FormatPDF is a solid and full-featured solution that you can consider for the majority of your PDF management and editing needs. It's easy to use, offers plenty of features, and being a web app, it is conveniently accessible from virtually any device you have on hand. If you do opt for the Premium version, it would be well worth the many other features you will unlock.