Velvet PDF Tools
Privacy-friendly PDF tools that merge PDFs, extract pages, and convert JPG/PNG images to PDF directly in the browser.
Solid choice
Velvet PDF Tools is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 1 week ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Velvet PDF Tools stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| documents | >100 |
| extract pages | >100 |
| image to pdf | >100 |
| merge pdf | #48 |
| >100 |
About Velvet PDF Tools
From the official readme · v0.1.1Description
Velvet PDF Tools adds practical PDF utilities to the WordPress administration area.
Version 0.1.1 includes:
- Merge multiple PDF files into one document.
- Extract selected pages from a PDF.
- Convert multiple JPG or PNG images into a PDF.
- Quick-start guidance after installation and updates.
- Clear in-plugin privacy and help guidance.
All document processing takes place locally in the administrator’s web browser.
The plugin does not upload selected documents to the WordPress server and does not send them to an external PDF processing service.
You can find the tools under:
Tools > PDF Tools
Privacy
Velvet PDF Tools performs PDF processing in the browser.
Selected documents and images are not uploaded by this plugin to the WordPress server or to an external service.
The plugin does not include analytics, telemetry, advertising, or user tracking.
Third-Party Libraries
This plugin bundles pdf-lib 1.17.1.
pdf-lib is licensed under the MIT License.
Project:
https://github.com/Hopding/pdf-lib
The bundled library is loaded locally from this plugin. It is not loaded from a third-party CDN.
Installation
- Upload the plugin ZIP through Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
- Activate Velvet PDF Tools.
- Open Tools > PDF Tools.
- Select the PDF operation you want to perform.
Frequently asked questions
Are my PDFs uploaded to my WordPress server?
No. The included tools process selected files inside your browser.
Are my files sent to a third-party PDF service?
No. Version 0.1.1 performs its included PDF operations locally in the browser.
Which image formats are supported?
JPG, JPEG, and PNG images are supported by the Images to PDF tool.
Can I extract multiple page ranges?
Yes. For example, enter: 1-3,5,8 to create a new PDF containing pages 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8.
Changelog
0.1.1
- Added first-run and update guidance with a direct link to PDF Tools.
- Added quick-start instructions inside the PDF Tools screen.
- Added stronger browser-only privacy guidance.
- Added an in-plugin help section.
- Improved successful download messages.
- Added WordPress.org screenshot documentation.
0.1.0
- Initial release.
- Merge PDF tool.
- Extract PDF pages tool.
- JPG/PNG images to PDF tool.
- Local browser-based document processing.
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FAQ
Velvet PDF Tools: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Velvet PDF Tools free?
Yes. Velvet PDF Tools is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Velvet PDF Tools safe to use in 2026?
Velvet PDF Tools is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Velvet PDF Tools?
Velvet PDF Tools is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 143 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 151 times in the last 30 days.
Does Velvet PDF Tools work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Velvet PDF Tools up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Velvet PDF Tools need?
Velvet PDF Tools requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Velvet PDF Tools last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.1, was released on September 28, 2026 (1 week ago).
Who makes Velvet PDF Tools?
Velvet PDF Tools is developed and maintained by ctrlpact.
What are the best alternatives to Velvet PDF Tools?
The most popular alternatives to Velvet PDF Tools are PDF Embedder (300K+ installs), BuddyPress Docs (6K+ installs) and FileBird Document Library (5K+ installs).
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