The first time you run into a new online tool — especially one meant for contracts or resumes — it's natural to hesitate before feeding it a real document. You don't have to take that risk: try the built-in sample file first, get familiar with the whole flow, and then decide whether to use it on something real.
Where to find the sample file
On the LocalPDF homepage, below the drag-and-drop upload area, there's a "Try Sample File →" button — click it to load a built-in sample PDF straight into the editor, no file of your own required.
What you can do with the sample file
The sample file behaves exactly like a file you upload yourself — every tool (Edit Original Content, Add Text, Highlight, Draw, Rectangle, Insert Image, page management) works the same way. The only difference is it isn't your own private content, so you can click and edit freely without worrying about messing up something important.
Why it's worth trying before uploading a real file
- Get familiar with the toolbar and shortcuts: knowing where each button is and what it does beforehand makes real editing go more smoothly.
- Verify the "no upload" claim yourself: while trying the sample file, open your browser's developer tools Network panel and confirm no file gets uploaded during editing — verify it before trusting the tool with something real.
- Check it fits your specific need first: want to confirm it can replace a certain kind of image, or handle CJK text? Testing with the sample file (or a similarly structured test file of your own) is safer than jumping straight to the real thing.
Click "Try Sample File" and get the hang of the whole flow in seconds.
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