PNG Binder lets you convert image folders to PDF entirely in your browser

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A developer has released PNG Binder, a free browser-based tool that converts PNG, JPG, and JPEG files into a single PDF without uploading them to any server. The tool accepts up to 50 images, allows users to reorder pages, and offers basic page size and margin settings before export. Because all processing happens locally in the browser, users retain full control over their source files at all times. The resulting file is an image-based PDF, meaning it does not support OCR or text extraction. No account is required to use the tool, and the developer has invited feedback on page ordering, settings, and browser compatibility.

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