Reach the privacy-first PDF audience.
PDF Tools attracts 30,000-60,000 monthly visitors who care about where their files go. If your product fits that audience, we should talk.
Who uses PDF Tools
PDF Tools attracts a global audience of individual professionals, small business owners, students, and educators who actively avoid uploading documents to free online tools.
Our visitors come from legal, finance, education, design, real estate, HR, and publishing — fields where document confidentiality is non-negotiable.
Most users have already tried at least one mainstream PDF editor (often Adobe Acrobat or a Microsoft Office workflow) and chose us specifically because we don't upload files to any server.
Top geographies (estimated)
- United States
- ~30%
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh
- ~18%
- Europe (DE, FR, ES, IT)
- ~15%
- Brazil, Mexico, Latin America
- ~10%
- China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
- ~12%
- Southeast Asia, MENA, other
- ~15%
Devices
- Desktop
- ~55%
- Mobile
- ~40%
- Tablet
- ~5%
What we'll promote
We only promote tools and services that match our privacy-first positioning. Each opportunity is reviewed individually.
We accept
- ✓ PDF software and SaaS (alternative PDF editors, OCR, e-signature)
- ✓ Document collaboration and productivity tools (Notion alternatives, secure notes, password managers)
- ✓ Online document converters and OCR services with strong privacy practices
- ✓ Template marketplaces (resume, contract, invoice, presentation templates)
- ✓ Font foundries and design assets used in PDF workflows
- ✓ Developer tools for PDF generation or processing (libraries, SaaS)
We don't accept
- ✕ Gambling, casino, sports betting, or lottery products
- ✕ Cryptocurrency trading platforms, forex, or speculative financial products
- ✕ Adult content or dating services
- ✕ VPN services of unverified ownership or unclear jurisdiction
- ✕ Health supplements, miracle cures, or unverified medical claims
- ✕ Get-rich-quick schemes, multi-level marketing, or pyramid programs
- ✕ Anything we'd be embarrassed to recommend to a colleague
Partnership formats
We tailor each partnership to fit your goals. Common formats include:
Sponsored tools in recommendations
Featured placements in relevant tool pages (e.g. e-signature tools shown next to PDF Sign). Labeled Sponsored.
Affiliate / revenue share
Trackable affiliate links with monthly payouts via Payoneer or PayPal. Standard terms: 30-day cookie, RevShare or flat-fee.
Sponsored reviews and tutorials
Honest, hands-on reviews of your tool. We publish, you pay a flat editorial fee. Full disclosure at the top of every article.
Newsletter sponsorship
Sponsored sections in our future newsletter. Rate on request.
Custom integrations
Deeper integrations between your product and our PDF Tools (e.g. one-click import of your templates into our tool).
How to start
Typical timeline from first email to live placement: 7-14 days.
- 1
Reach out
Email [email protected] with your brand, target audience, and a rough budget. Include 1-2 sentences on why you're a fit for our audience.
- 2
Proposal
Within 3 business days we reply with: available placements, recommended format, pricing, and audience snapshot for that spot.
- 3
Creative
You provide banners, copy, and tracking links. We follow your brand guidelines but ensure compliance with our disclosure standards.
- 4
Go live
We integrate, test, and publish. You receive a live URL and monthly performance reports (impressions, clicks, conversions where measurable).
Disclosure and compliance
Every sponsored placement on PDF Tools is clearly tagged with a visible Sponsored or Affiliate label. We do not run hidden ads or undisclosed endorsements.
We comply with FTC endorsement guidelines (US), consumer protection laws in the EU and UK, and the Chinese 广告法 for sponsored content visible to Chinese users.
Affiliate links include rel="sponsored" or rel="nofollow" as appropriate. We do not sell PageRank or link equity. Editorial content is never influenced by affiliate relationships.
For invoicing and payment, we default to 30-day terms via Payoneer (USD). We can also accept PayPal, Wise, or bank wire for amounts above USD 1,000.
Get in touch
Send partnership inquiries to the email below. We typically respond within 3 business days.
Please include: (1) your brand name, (2) target audience, (3) rough budget, (4) timeline. English or 简体中文.
Average response time: 1.8 business days
If we're not the right fit for your product, we'll tell you within 3 business days and (where possible) suggest alternatives in our network.