Questions
Frequently asked questions
Your files
Do my files go to a server?
No. Handig PDF works entirely in your browser. Your PDFs, photos and passwords stay on your own device. The site technically allows no outgoing connections.
Why does Handig PDF sometimes load something?
Handig PDF only loads the heavy parts (for drawing PDFs and recognising text) when you need them, from our own site. That’s fetching, never sending.
Do I need to create an account?
No. No account, no email address, no cookies to follow you.
The tools
Is it really free?
Yes. No watermark and no ads, as often as you like. Many files at once comes with Handig Plus. Handig PDF is a free tool from nealvdv, part of Handig.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes, in a recent browser. Large files or lots of pages do go more smoothly on a computer, because it has more memory.
Is a signature from Handig PDF legally valid?
It is an image of your signature on the page, like a scanned signature. That is not a qualified electronic signature and not an eID signature. Whether it is enough depends on who is asking for the document.
Limits
How big can my files be?
Up to 200 MB in total at a time. Beyond that, many devices run out of memory.
Can Handig PDF crack a password?
No, deliberately not. Unlocking only works with the password you know.
Why does my Word document look different as a PDF?
Handig PDF lays the content out neatly on A4: headings, text, lists, tables and images. Complex layouts such as columns or text boxes come out simpler. For an exact copy, use ‘Save as PDF’ in Word.