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PDF Guides

Step-by-step guides for PDF tools. Learn to merge PDFs, convert Excel to PDF, unlock protected PDFs, add watermarks, OCR scanned documents, organize pages, sign documents, and more.

Featured PDF Guides

The most popular PDF guides to get you started quickly.

Merge PDF Files

Combine multiple PDFs into a single document with drag-and-drop reordering. Perfect for merging reports, invoices, or scanned documents.

Reduce PDF File Size

Overcome file size limits in email and cloud storage. Learn compression settings that maintain readability while meeting size requirements.

Unlock a Password-Protected PDF

Remove password protection from PDFs when you know the password. All processing happens locally in your browser.

Sign a PDF

Add signatures to PDFs by drawing, typing, or uploading signature images. Perfect for contracts and approvals.

All PDF Guides

Browse our complete collection of PDF tutorials organized by task.

PDF Merger

Combine multiple PDFs into a single document.

PDF Compressor

Reduce PDF file size while preserving quality.

PDF to Text Converter

Extract text from PDFs and save as editable files.

PDF Splitter & Rotator

Extract, split, or rotate PDF pages in one place.

PDF to Word Converter

Convert PDF documents into editable Word files while preserving formatting.

Add Text to PDF

Place custom text anywhere on your PDF pages with font and color options.

PDF Watermark

Add text watermarks with custom opacity, rotation, and color.

PDF Page Numbers

Auto-number every page with multiple format and position options.

Excel to PDF

Convert Excel spreadsheets to PDF with sheet selection and orientation options.

PowerPoint to PDF

Convert PowerPoint presentations to PDF files with slide content extraction.

JPG to PDF

Combine JPG images into a single PDF with drag-and-drop reordering.

PNG to PDF

Convert PNG images to PDF with customizable page size and orientation.

HTML to PDF

Convert HTML code or files to PDF with custom page formatting.

PDF to JPG

Convert PDF pages to JPG images with quality and DPI settings.

PDF to PNG

Convert PDF pages to high-quality PNG images with scale options.

PDF OCR (Experimental)

Extract text from scanned PDFs using browser-based OCR technology.

Extract Images from PDF

Extract embedded images from PDF files for individual or batch download.

Unlock PDF

Remove password protection from PDFs when you know the password.

Protect PDF

Add password protection with user/owner permissions to your PDFs.

Organize PDF Pages

Reorder, rotate, and delete pages in your PDF with drag-and-drop.

Extract PDF Pages

Select and extract specific pages from your PDF documents.

Delete PDF Pages

Remove unwanted pages from your PDF with selection and undo options.

Reorder PDF Pages

Rearrange PDF pages with drag-and-drop, reverse, and sort options.

Fill PDF Forms (Experimental)

Fill AcroForm fields in PDFs including text, checkboxes, and dropdowns.

Sign PDF

Add signatures to PDFs by drawing, typing, or uploading signature images.

Extract Pages from PDF

Extract specific pages from PDF documents as separate files.

Screenshot to PDF

Convert screenshots and images into PDF documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I merge multiple PDFs into one?

Use the PDF Merger tool. Upload your PDFs in any order, drag to rearrange them, and click Merge. The combined file downloads instantly with no server uploads.

Can I convert Excel to PDF without losing formatting?

Yes. The Excel to PDF converter preserves tables, fonts, and layout. You can select specific sheets and choose page orientation before converting.

How do I unlock a password-protected PDF?

Use the Unlock PDF tool. Enter the document password and the tool removes the protection. All processing happens locally in your browser.

Can I add a watermark to a PDF without uploading it?

Yes. The PDF Watermark tool processes everything locally in your browser. You can add text watermarks with custom opacity, rotation, font, and color — no files are ever uploaded.

What is PDF OCR and how does it work?

PDF OCR (Optical Character Recognition) extracts text from scanned PDF documents using browser-based OCR technology. It converts image-based text into selectable, searchable content — all processed locally.