PDF Tools Should Be Simple.
Somewhere along the way, editing a PDF became a maze of paywalls, server uploads, and account requirements.
We're building the tools we wished existed.
Why We Make PDF Tools?
You know the drill. You need to quickly edit a PDF property or remove some metadata before sharing. You search online and find tools that either: upload your files to unknown servers, require account creation, or hide basic features behind paywalls.
We got tired of that. So we built what we needed — Privacy. PDF tools that run entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device. No accounts, no uploads, no nonsense.
Lyonite isn't a venture-backed startup chasing growth metrics. It's a focused toolkit. We do one thing — PDF tools — and we do it well.
What We Don't Do
- No uploading your PDFs to our servers
- No account required to use tools
- No hidden paywalls mid-task
- No tracking your document activity
- No selling data to third parties
How We Build
Principles that guide every decision.
PDF Expertise
We focus on PDFs exclusively. No audio tools, no image editors — just really good PDF utilities built by people who understand the format.
Privacy by Default
Your PDFs never leave your browser. We use WebAssembly to process everything locally. We can't see your documents because they never touch our servers.
Instant Processing
No upload progress bars. No 'processing' screens. Everything happens in milliseconds because it's running on your own device.
Sustainable Model
Generous free tier for normal use. Simple token packs for power users. No subscriptions, no recurring charges. Buy once, use forever.
Respect for Users
Clean interface. No dark patterns. No aggressive upsells. We treat you like an intelligent human, not a conversion metric.
Craftsmanship
We'd rather have 5 excellent PDF tools than 50 mediocre ones. Every feature is tested, polished, and built to last.
Built In Public
Transparency isn't a marketing term for us. Here's exactly how Lyonite works.
The Stack
- Next.js 14 (App Router)
- TypeScript
- Tailwind CSS
- WebAssembly (PDF Processing)
- 100% Client-Side
Business Model
- Free Tier: 10 processes/day
- Token Packs: Pay once, use forever
- No subscriptions
- No ads on paid tiers
Missing a PDF tool?
We build based on real needs. If there's a PDF feature you wish existed, tell us.
hello@lyonite.com