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Getting Started
What is Scrivar?
Scrivar is an all-in-one PDF editor that lets you edit, convert, compress, merge, sign, and manage PDFs — in your browser or on desktop. It's built for small business owners, students, and anyone who works with documents.
How do I start using Scrivar?
Just go to scrivar.com and open any tool — no account needed for the free tier. For full access, start a free trial (no credit card required for 7 days).
Do I need to install anything?
No — Scrivar works in your browser. If you want offline access or faster processing, download the desktop app (included with Lite and Pro plans).
What PDF tools are included?
26+ tools: Merge, Split, Compress, Convert (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Image), Edit, Annotate, Sign, eSign (send for signature), Protect, Unlock, OCR, Crop, Redact, Watermark, Page Numbers, Flatten, Batch Process, Invoice Builder, and 5 AI tools (Chat, Summarize, Translate, Quiz Generator, AI Assistant).
Plans & Billing
What plans are available?
Free (2 tasks/day), Lite ($7.99/mo — all tools + eSign + cloud), and Pro ($12.99/mo — everything + AI + unlimited eSign). Both paid plans include a 7-day free trial.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — 7 days free on both Lite and Pro. Cancel anytime during the trial and you won't be charged.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from your account page or the Stripe billing portal. Access continues through the end of your billing period.
I bought Scrivar on Amazon. Do I need a subscription?
No — your Amazon purchase gives you a lifetime license for all PDF tools and eSign (based on your tier). The subscription is optional and adds cloud storage and AI tools. You can add Cloud & AI for $4.99/mo from your billing page.
Can I switch between plans?
Yes. Upgrade or downgrade anytime from your billing page. Plan changes take effect at the end of your current billing period.
eSign & Documents
How does eSign work?
Upload a PDF, place signature fields, add recipients, and send. Recipients sign in their browser — no account needed. You get notified when everyone has signed, and the completed document includes a certificate of completion.
Are eSignatures legally binding?
Yes. Scrivar eSignatures include audit trails, IP logging, and completion certificates. They meet the requirements of the US ESIGN Act and EU eIDAS regulation for simple electronic signatures.
How many signature requests can I send?
Lite: 5 per month. Pro: unlimited. Free tier doesn't include sending signature requests (you can still self-sign).
Privacy & Security
Are my files safe?
Yes. Files are processed in your browser — they aren't uploaded to our servers unless you use cloud storage. All connections use TLS encryption. We're GDPR compliant.
Does Scrivar store my files?
Only if you opt into cloud storage (Lite and Pro). Otherwise, everything stays on your device. Cloud files are encrypted at rest on Google Cloud.
Can I delete my account and data?
Yes. Contact [email protected] and we'll delete your account and all associated data within 48 hours.
Desktop App
How do I install the desktop app?
Download from scrivar.com/download. Available for Windows (10+) and Mac (Intel + Apple Silicon). The app auto-updates when new versions are available.
What can the desktop app do that the web can't?
Offline access, native file dialogs, larger file support, faster processing (uses Ghostscript, LibreOffice, and Tesseract natively), and no browser memory limits.

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