Create PDF from Scratch

You need a quick one-page PDF — a receipt, a one-pager summary, a letter, a flyer. Opening Word, exporting, then converting feels heavy for a simple task. PDFKits Create PDF lets you build a PDF directly in your browser with a simple editor: text, images, multiple pages, customizable page size. Free, no signup, no software install. Download a standard PDF in seconds.

This tool fills the gap between text editors (Word, Google Docs) and full PDF authoring software (Acrobat Pro, InDesign). It's ideal for one-off documents where you don't need the complexity of word processors: a quick invoice, a short proposal, a printable note, a presentation slide saved as PDF. Page size options include A4, US Letter, Legal, A3, Tabloid, and custom dimensions for non-standard formats.

How It Works

Step 1 — Start a new PDF

Open the tool and pick a page size (A4, Letter, Legal, A3, Tabloid, or custom dimensions in mm/inches). Choose portrait or landscape orientation.

Step 2 — Add content

Click on the page to start typing — text is positioned at the click point with configurable font, size, and color. Add images by dragging files into the canvas. Add more pages with the page panel. Resize and reposition elements freely.

Step 3 — Export as PDF

Click Export. PDFKits uses pdf-lib to write a standard PDF file with your content embedded. Download immediately. The result is a clean, viewer-compatible PDF — no signup, no watermark, no upload to any server.

Use Cases

Quick invoices and receipts

A freelance designer creates a one-page invoice with header, line items, total, and payment terms. Faster than firing up Word or QuickBooks for a single one-time invoice.

Letters and notices

Property managers create move-out reminders, notice letters, and announcements as PDFs ready to print or email — without the overhead of a word processor.

Cover sheets and binders

Lawyers and paralegals build cover sheets for exhibit binders with case number, document description, and date — then merge with the actual exhibits using our Merge PDF tool.

Printable announcements and flyers

Small businesses create event flyers, schedule announcements, and one-pager handouts directly as PDFs for printing or emailing.

PDFKits vs. Alternatives

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC ($19.99/month) is overkill for creating a one-page PDF. Word and Google Docs require export-to-PDF after editing. PDFKits Create PDF generates the PDF directly — no source file conversion, no software install. Free, browser-based, with full control over page size and content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import an existing image or template?

Yes. Drag any JPG, PNG, or another PDF page into the canvas — PDFKits embeds it at native resolution.

What fonts are available?

Helvetica, Times Roman, Courier (the PDF standard 14 fonts) plus custom fonts you upload as TTF/OTF files.

Can I create multi-page PDFs?

Yes. Use the page panel to add as many pages as needed. Each page can have different content and dimensions.

Are exported PDFs viewable on any device?

Yes. PDFKits produces standard PDFs compatible with Adobe Reader, Preview, Chrome PDF viewer, and mobile PDF apps.

Can I add hyperlinks?

Yes. Select text and add a URL via the link tool — the exported PDF carries clickable hyperlinks.

Is there a template library?

Not yet — currently you start from a blank page. Templates are on our roadmap for common documents like invoices and letters.