For freelancers
PDF tools for freelancers
Clients send everything as PDFs and want everything back as PDFs. Layers covers the freelance paper trail: invoices from a template, merged contract documents, a portfolio that fits under the email limit and conversions in both directions.
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Handle client documents in one place
Merge the contract appendices, compress the portfolio under the email limit, convert briefs and invoices — from one workspace.
Open the freelancer toolkitCore PDF tools are free and run in our secure workspace.
What you get
Invoice template included
A clean, brandable invoice that exports to PDF.
No watermark
Client-facing documents stay clean on every plan.
Private by default
Core tools run in our secure workspace — client files are not uploaded.
Affordable
Everyday tools are free; one paid plan covers heavy use.
How to handle client paperwork
- 1
Invoice
Build the invoice from the template and download it as a PDF.
- 2
Merge contracts
Combine the agreement, statement of work and appendices into one file.
- 3
Annotate drafts
Mark up the client's draft with notes and highlights — no printing.
- 4
Compress and send
Shrink portfolios and proposals so they attach cleanly.
Common questions
Can I annotate a contract draft?
Yes — highlights, notes and text anywhere on the page. For legally binding signatures, use a dedicated e-signature provider; Layers deliberately does not offer them.
Is there an invoice template?
Yes, a customisable invoice layout that exports to PDF.
Is it free?
The everyday tools are free within a daily allowance.