Candid ToolsBlog
Guides on getting things done without uploading your files anywhere.
Paste a Python dictionary - single quotes, True/False/None, datetime and Decimal values - and get valid JSON back. Runs in your browser, with every repair listed so nothing changes silently.
Smallpdf compresses a PDF to Basic, Moderate, or Strong. Candid Tools compresses to an exact size - 200 KB, 2 MB, whatever a form needs - free, in your browser, no upload.
Unlocking a password-protected PDF doesn't require handing it to a server you don't control. Here's how to remove the password entirely in your browser.
A running, date-wise log of what I'm trying to get candidtools.com in front of people.
A quick guide to redacting faces or sensitive details from a photo entirely in your browser, no upload required.
Combining a few PDFs shouldn't require sending them to a stranger's server. Here's how to do it entirely client-side.
A cron cheat sheet covering the five fields, common patterns, and a few gotchas that trip people up.