The PDF editor that keeps legal documents confidential
Fill, sign, and annotate legal PDFs entirely in the browser. SimplePDF processes everything client-side - confidential documents never touch a third-party server.
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Common legal PDF workflows
Client intake forms
Clients fill retainer agreements and intake questionnaires in the browser from any device - no law firm portal account required.
Court filings & declarations
Attorneys fill, annotate, and sign court-mandated PDF forms. Download the completed document ready for e-filing.
Contracts & agreements
Review, annotate, and sign contracts without uploading them to a third-party server. Client confidentiality stays intact.
Affidavits & sworn statements
Add text, dates, and signatures to affidavit forms. Everything stays in the browser - nothing to intercept.
Immigration forms
Complete USCIS forms (I-130, I-485, N-400) digitally. Browse our fillable immigration forms library.
Power of attorney & notary forms
Clients and attorneys fill and sign POA documents in the browser, ready for notarization.
Privacy-first by design
SimplePDF processes documents entirely in the browser. Privileged communications, client PII, case details, and confidential business information never transit via our servers. Even storage uploads go directly from the client to the target using presigned URLs.
What we do
- Client-side PDF processing (documents never leave the browser)
- Direct-to-storage uploads via presigned URLs (no server transit)
- Bring Your Own Storage (S3, Azure Blob)
What this means for your firm
- Zero exposure of privileged documents - nothing touches SimplePDF's servers
- Attorney-client privilege preserved by architecture, not policy
- Full control over where client documents are stored
How it works
Share the form or embed it
Send clients a link to fill and sign forms - or embed the editor directly into your client portal or legal platform.
Client fills the form
Clients open the form in their browser. No software to install, no accounts required. Works on any device.
Receive the completed document
Get the filled PDF via webhook, email notification, or directly in your storage bucket. Ready for review and filing.
For legal-tech platforms and practice management software
Embed SimplePDF directly into your legal platform. Attorneys and clients fill and sign PDFs without leaving your application.
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Go ahead - fill it out, sign it, download it. No account needed. Nothing leaves your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Does SimplePDF process confidential legal documents on its servers?
No. SimplePDF processes all PDFs directly in your browser. Privileged documents, client information, and case details are never sent to SimplePDF's servers, on any plan.
Is SimplePDF suitable for documents covered by attorney-client privilege?
Yes. Since documents are processed entirely client-side, privileged materials never transit via a third-party server. This architecture preserves confidentiality by design, not by policy.
Can I embed SimplePDF into my legal platform or client portal?
Yes. SimplePDF can be embedded as an iframe or integrated via our React, vanilla JS, or web component packages. Documents stay in the browser, and completed PDFs can be sent to your backend via webhooks. Learn more about our embed options.
Does SimplePDF support court and immigration forms?
Yes. Any PDF form works with SimplePDF, including state and federal court forms, USCIS immigration forms, and custom firm templates.
Where are completed documents stored?
All PDF editing happens in the browser. When saving completed documents, the client uploads directly to the target storage using presigned URLs. You can use Bring Your Own Storage (S3, Azure Blob) to keep documents within your own infrastructure.
Do clients need to create an account to fill forms?
No. The free tier requires no account. Clients simply open the link and start filling.
Statistics sourced from: ILTA Technology Survey on document management bottlenecks; Thomson Reuters Legal Spend Report on processing costs; ABA TechReport on print-sign-scan workflows. SimplePDF processes documents in the user's browser and never stores legal documents on its servers.