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PDF editing

01PDF editing

How to Merge PDF Files

Merge multiple PDF files online for free into one ordered document, keep the original page quality and get the file order right the first time.

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02PDF editing

How to Reduce PDF File Size

Compress a PDF online for free to meet email and upload size limits, pick the right level and keep text, signatures and stamps clearly readable.

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03PDF editing

How to Split a PDF into Pages

Split a large PDF online for free into single pages or ranges such as 1-3 and 5-7, extract the pages you need and share only that one section.

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07PDF editing

How to Turn Photos into One PDF

Combine JPG, JPEG and PNG photos into one ordered PDF online for free, and learn to capture clearer document photos with a phone beforehand.

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08PDF editing

How to Delete and Reorder PDF Pages

Delete unwanted PDF pages online, reorder the remaining ones and rotate sideways scans so the new orientation is saved permanently in the file.

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11PDF editing

How to Crop a PDF Online and Trim Page Margins

Crop PDF pages online for free to remove white space and wide margins, set the crop area correctly and avoid surprises when printing or sharing.

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12PDF editing

How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF Online

Add permanent page numbers to a PDF for free online, choose the position, set the starting number and learn how to keep the cover page unnumbered.

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13PDF editing

How to Add a Watermark to a PDF Online

Add a free text watermark such as DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL to every page of a PDF online, and set the opacity and size so the text stays readable.

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14PDF editing

How to Repair a Corrupt PDF File Online

Fix a PDF that will not open or reports a damaged file, repair it free online and learn what to verify before you trust the recovered document.

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Conversion and OCR

04Conversion and OCR

How to Convert PDF to Word

Convert a PDF into an editable Word document online for free, then check what changed in text, tables, columns and scanned pages afterwards.

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05Conversion and OCR

How to Convert Word to PDF

Convert DOCX, XLSX and PPTX files to PDF online for free, keep fonts and page layout intact and make sure hyperlinks still work in the result.

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06Conversion and OCR

How to OCR a Scanned PDF

Run OCR on a scanned PDF online to turn page images into searchable, selectable text, and learn what makes recognition accurate or unreliable.

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16Conversion and OCR

How to Convert a PDF to PowerPoint Online

Convert a PDF into an editable PowerPoint presentation online for free, see which files convert well and learn what to fix in the resulting deck.

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17Conversion and OCR

How to Convert PDF to Excel Online

Convert PDF tables and bank statements into an editable Excel spreadsheet online for free, then verify the totals and clean up the result properly.

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18Conversion and OCR

How to Convert PDF to JPG Online

Convert PDF pages to JPG images online for free, pick the right DPI for screen or print, export a single page and know what the image loses.

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19Conversion and OCR

PDF/A Explained and How to Convert a PDF for Archiving

Understand the difference between PDF and PDF/A, convert a file to PDF/A-2b online and learn what the archiving standard changes in your document.

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Security and AI

09Security and AI

PDF Encryption and Secure Sharing Guide

Password protect a PDF online, redact sensitive fields permanently and learn the safest way to send the file and its password to a recipient.

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10Security and AI

Summarise a PDF and Ask Document Questions

Summarise long PDFs and research papers with AI, ask questions grounded in the document and verify every answer against its own source page.

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15Security and AI

How to Compare Two PDF Files for Differences

Compare two PDF files online for free, read the difference report correctly and catch every text change between contract or document versions.

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20Security and AI

How to Translate a PDF into Another Language

Translate a PDF online into English, German, Arabic and more, receive an editable Word file and keep long papers terminologically consistent.

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21Security and AI

How to Check Academic Work Before You Submit

Review a thesis or paper for similarity, AI-writing signals, citation gaps and academic language before submission, and learn how to act on the findings.

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