# PDF tools for researchers

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

Arthize gives researchers and academics a single private workspace for papers, datasets, appendices and every other PDF task — with no watermark and files deleted after each job. Unpublished work and grant applications are confidential; a private workspace keeps them out of public tools.

## Why researchers use Arthize

A researcher merges a paper with its appendices, extracts a results table into Excel for re-analysis, and compresses the figure-heavy submission under a journal's upload limit — privately.

**Privacy first.** Unpublished work and grant applications are confidential; a private workspace keeps them out of public tools. Everything runs inside your own Arthize workspace and is removed after processing.

- Handles combining papers and appendices into one reference file.
- Handles extracting text and tables from published PDFs.
- Handles compressing large datasets and figures for submission.

## The documents researchers handle

Common documents for researchers and academics include papers, datasets, appendices, grant applications, literature reviews. Arthize covers the full lifecycle — combine, convert, sign, redact, compress and archive — without switching tools.

## FAQ

### What PDF tools do researchers need most?

Most researchers and academics rely on merge pdf, pdf to excel, pdf to text, compress pdf. Arthize bundles these and 50+ more tools in one private workspace, free with no watermark.

### Is Arthize private enough for researchers and academics?

Yes. Unpublished work and grant applications are confidential; a private workspace keeps them out of public tools. Files are processed inside your private workspace and deleted after the job — never sold or used to train models.

### Is Arthize free for researchers and academics?

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.