PDF guides
Short, step-by-step answers for everyday PDF tasks. Every guide uses free tools that run in your browser, so your files never leave your device.
Basics
Organize
How to merge PDF files into one
Combine several PDFs into a single document in your browser: add files, drag them into order and download. Free, no sign-up and no upload.
3 min readHow to split a PDF into separate files
Split a PDF by page ranges, every N pages or one file per page, or pick pages visually. Download the parts as a ZIP. Free and processed in your browser.
3 min readHow to rotate PDF pages permanently
Fix sideways or upside-down pages by rotating one page or the whole PDF by 90° or 180°, then save. No quality loss; links and forms are kept.
2 min read
Convert
How to convert a PDF to JPG images
Turn PDF pages into JPG or PNG images at 72, 150 or 300 DPI. Choose pages and quality, then download one image or a ZIP. Free and private.
3 min readHow to convert photos and images to PDF
Combine JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF or BMP images into one PDF. Reorder them and choose page size, orientation and margins. Free; nothing is uploaded.
3 min read
Optimize & secure
How to compress a PDF to send by email
Reduce a PDF's file size to fit email and upload limits. Learn which compression level to use and why some PDFs barely shrink. Free, no upload.
4 min readHow to password protect a PDF
Encrypt a PDF with a password using AES-256 and optionally block printing, copying and editing. Free, and the encryption runs in your browser.
3 min readHow to remove a password from a PDF
Remove the open password and restrictions from a PDF when you know the password. Works with AES-256, AES-128 and RC4. Free and processed locally.
3 min readHow to remove hidden metadata from a PDF
PDFs record author names, software and dates. See what your file reveals and remove it before sharing, without changing the visible content.
3 min read
Edit & sign
How to sign a PDF online without printing
Draw, type or upload your signature, place it on the PDF, add the date and download. Free, no account, and the document stays on your device.
4 min readHow to edit a PDF for free
Add text, images, shapes, highlights and drawings to any PDF page, fill non-fillable forms and fix mistakes. Free online editor, no account needed.
4 min readHow to add page numbers to a PDF
Number the pages of a PDF in any of six positions and formats like "Page 1 of 10". Skip the cover page or set a start number. Free and in-browser.
2 min read
Scan & OCR
How to make a scanned PDF searchable with OCR
Use OCR to recognise text in a scanned PDF and add an invisible text layer, so you can search, select and copy it. Free and runs in your browser.
4 min readHow to scan documents to PDF with your phone
Turn paper documents into clean PDFs using your phone camera: capture pages, straighten them, apply filters and save one PDF. Free, no upload.
4 min read