LanaPDF is secure for two reasons that can be independently verified. First, your PDF never leaves your device. All editing is handled by code running inside your own browser using WebAssembly, no upload, no server, no exposure. Second, LanaPDF has passed Google's full verification process. This involved four independent stages: a transparency demonstration of the complete OAuth consent flow; a manual audit of our Privacy Policy by Google's Trust and Safety team for compliance with the Limited Use Policy; functional testing of the Google Drive integration by the Google Workspace Marketplace team; and a Cloud Application Security Assessment (CASA) based on the OWASP ASVS standard, the same security benchmark used to evaluate enterprise software. CASA required both static code analysis (SAST) and dynamic penetration testing (DAST) to check for vulnerabilities such as cross-site scripting and injection attacks.
If you are working with sensitive documents such as contracts, bank statements, or medical records, the architecture and the verification record matter. You can read the full breakdown in our blog post: The Google Verification Gauntlet: What It Means for You.
Yes, and this is not a marketing claim. Many popular free PDF tools are operated by companies registered in offshore jurisdictions with minimal data protection oversight. They require you to upload your document to their servers, where it can be retained, analyzed, or shared with third parties. A widely reported pattern, documented across Reddit and consumer forums, involves sites that advertise a low or "free"price to get you started, then charge upwards of $50 once your card is on file as an automatic recurring subscription that is difficult to cancel. When complaints accumulate and their reputation suffers, these operators frequently rebrand under a new name and repeat the same cycle. With LanaPDF, the model is transparent from the start: upload and edit first, create a free account when you want to export, and use 3 document exports each month before upgrading to Member for unlimited work. Clear pricing, no surprise trial billing.
Yes, LanaPDF allows you to directly edit original text in any PDF document where the text is selectable. You can fix typos, change dates, and rewrite entire sentences while the editor automatically preserves your original font style and layout.
LanaPDF Member is $6 per month or $60 per year. It is built as a professional alternative to Adobe Acrobat for teams that need unlimited exports, while keeping browser-based editing, OCR, redaction, and signatures in one place.
Opening and editing your PDF is free with no signup wall. When you are ready to export, create a free account. That account includes 3 document exports each month. If you need unlimited exports, Member unlocks them for $6 per month or $60 per year.
Yes. You can download PDFs with all annotations preserved. The downloaded file is a standard PDF that opens in any reader.
The Cut & Move feature is a unique tool that allows you to select, cut, and paste sections of a PDF page to new locations. This lets you reorganize layouts, move paragraphs, company logos, images, and is significantly faster than standard editors.
Absolutely. LanaPDF is used by the education sector, manufacturing, insurance companies, and business professionals every day.
We chose the name Lana because it is the Hawaiian word for floating and calm waters. Imagine traversing glass-like water effortlessly in a kayak. This reflects our mission to make PDF editing an stress-free experience for everyone.
LanaPDF is optimized for desktop and laptop computers. While you can access the app on mobile devices, our annotation tools - including drawing, text editing, and the Cut & Move feature - are designed for precision work with a mouse or trackpad. Mobile touch screens make it difficult to achieve the accuracy needed for professional PDF editing. For the best experience, we recommend using LanaPDF on a desktop or laptop browser.
Yes, LanaPDF provides full native support for Arabic with perfect character shaping and alignment. While many PDF editors struggle with character shaping and alignment for RTL text, LanaPDF ensures that your annotations and text edits are rendered perfectly with correct character shaping and alignment.
Yes, LanaPDF fully supports Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters. Our smart font system automatically detects CJK text and applies the correct fonts, ensuring your annotations look perfect in both the editor and downloaded PDF files.
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