# PDF tools for authors

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/for/authors_

Arthize gives authors and self-publishers a single private workspace for manuscripts, proofs, cover files and every other PDF task — with no watermark and files deleted after each job. Unpublished manuscripts are valuable IP; private processing keeps them off public servers.

## Why authors use Arthize

An author merges manuscript chapters into one file, resizes the pages to the print trim size, and exports a clean, watermark-free PDF for the printer.

**Privacy first.** Unpublished manuscripts are valuable IP; private processing keeps them off public servers. Everything runs inside your own Arthize workspace and is removed after processing.

- Handles combining manuscript chapters into one file.
- Handles resizing pages to a print trim size.
- Handles exporting a clean PDF for distribution.

## The documents authors handle

Common documents for authors and self-publishers include manuscripts, proofs, cover files, print layouts, galleys. Arthize covers the full lifecycle — combine, convert, sign, redact, compress and archive — without switching tools.

## FAQ

### What PDF tools do authors need most?

Most authors and self-publishers rely on merge pdf, resize pdf, pdf to pdf/a, compress pdf. Arthize bundles these and 50+ more tools in one private workspace, free with no watermark.

### Is Arthize private enough for authors and self-publishers?

Yes. Unpublished manuscripts are valuable IP; private processing keeps them off public servers. Files are processed inside your private workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.

### Is Arthize free for authors and self-publishers?

Yes. Every core tool is on the free plan with no watermark. Pro (from $6/mo or $48/yr) and a $149 lifetime plan only raise file-size and monthly limits.