Honest Maker

Fixed PDF loading failure across Redact, Sign, Fill, and Edit tools

A pdfjs-dist version mismatch and a missing CSP blob: directive were silently breaking PDF loading across four HonestPDF tools. Both are fixed. This update also adds a zero-CLS PathPilot announcement banner and strips 334 em-dashes from 18 locale files.

Merge tool now supports JPG and PNG images alongside PDFs

The HonestPDF Merge tool now accepts JPG and PNG image files alongside PDFs, combining them into a single output document without any pre-conversion step. The file list UI shows type-aware icons to distinguish images from PDFs, and the update ships with localization across 20 languages.

Digital PDF Signature Tool: Browser-Only, PAdES-Compliant, Zero Uploads

HonestPDF added a browser-based digital PDF signing tool that processes everything locally with no server uploads. It supports .pfx and .p12 certificates, produces PAdES-compliant PKCS#7 detached signatures with SHA-256 and RSA-2048, and includes a WYSIWYG placement interface across 20 languages.

Smart Whiteout: Auto-Match PDF Background Color

The Fill PDF editor's whiteout tool now detects your PDF's background color and matches it automatically, eliminating the obvious white-rectangle problem on non-white documents. A Pure White fallback option, a border artifact fix, and text labels on the EditToolbar also shipped in this update.

Add Page Numbers Tool

HonestPDF shipped a new Add Page Numbers tool that runs entirely in the browser. It supports 8 numbering formats, 6 placement positions, and live preview. Translations are available across 20 languages at launch.

Watermark PDF Tool

HonestPDF now has a Watermark PDF tool. Add text or logo watermarks to any PDF with full placement and styling control, all client-side with no file uploads. Ships in 19 languages.

Crop PDF Tool

HonestPDF shipped a new Crop PDF tool with a thumbnail strip for page navigation and a CropControlPanel for precise crop boundaries. Everything runs client-side with no server processing, and the tool is fully localized across 20+ languages from launch day.

Android App: Google Play Badge, Mobile Install Banner, and App Linking Metadata

HonestPDF is now on Android. This update ships a sticky mobile install banner for Android visitors, a Google Play badge on the homepage hero, and Android app linking metadata in the global layout. Company branding has also been updated from LaserRevolver to Sourcecode Solutions.

Fill PDF Tool: AcroForm Support, Signatures, and Full Mobile UI

HonestPDF shipped a new Fill PDF tool with AcroForm field support, freeform text and signature placement, and a responsive editor UI featuring drag, undo/redo, and a mobile bottom sheet. The entire feature is client-side and available in 20 languages from launch.

New Tool: Remove Metadata

HonestPDF now includes a Metadata Remover tool that strips EXIF data, GPS coordinates, author names, and edit history from PDFs and images client-side using piexifjs. No file ever leaves the browser, and the tool is available in 20+ languages from launch.

SSR to SSG/ISR: 1,148 localized pages now pre-rendered at build time

HonestPDF eliminated server-side rendering across all 38 routes and 20 locales by switching to SSG and ISR in Next.js. The build now pre-generates 1,148 static pages, cutting load times and server costs. The key fix was adding `setRequestLocale` to 35+ components to stop next-intl from silently opting pages back into SSR via Accept-Language headers.

Security Page, About Page Rewrite, and 20-Locale Translations

HonestPDF shipped a new /security page covering file handling architecture, a live status monitor, and a privacy FAQ. The /about page was rewritten, the homepage FAQ updated, and all new content translated into 20 languages. The studio name is now SourCode Solutions sitewide.

Dark/Light Mode, Mobile UI Overhaul & 3-Step Upload Guides

HonestPDF now supports dark and light mode app-wide and the mobile UI has been fully rebuilt for a native app-like feel. All 20+ tools have a new standardized 3-step upload guide, translated into 20 languages, along with a fresh new logo and favicons.