Free & privacy-friendly tools for daily academic work

This collection of privacy-friendly free tools are designed for daily academic work: Data processing happens locally in your browser. This means data is never sent to any cloud server, no AI is ever involved, and no login or sign-up is necessary.

PDF editing tools

All tools run locally in your browser, so your files stay on your device and under your control. No uploads, no AI, no cloud processing, and no unnecessary data collection – just fast, private PDF editing for work, study, and everyday use.

Productivity tools

These tools help streamline common research tasks, from creating citations and study aids to improving focus and saving time during writing and review.

Visual tools

These tools are ideal for creating clear, engaging visuals for presentations, articles, posters, teaching materials, and research communication.

Statistical tools

These tools support common statistical tasks in research, from exploring relationships in data to estimating effects, building models, and planning studies.