PDF Guides
Practical, step-by-step guides for common PDF tasks.
How to merge PDF files
Combine multiple PDFs into one document in a few clicks, in your browser.
How to compress a PDF
Reduce a PDF's file size so it fits email attachments and upload limits.
How to make a PDF smaller
Several ways to reduce PDF file size, from compression to removing pages.
How to split a PDF
Divide one PDF into multiple files by page range or one page per file.
How to remove pages from a PDF
Delete unwanted pages from a PDF and download the cleaned file.
How to convert PDF to Word
Turn a PDF into an editable Word document. Note the limitations of browser-based conversion.
How to convert JPG to PDF
Turn one or many JPG images into a single PDF document.
How to sign a PDF
Add your signature to a PDF by typing your name.
How to fill out a PDF form
Type into PDF form fields, check boxes and flatten the result.
How to redact a PDF (and why covering text is not enough)
What true redaction means, and what you can safely do in the browser.
How to OCR a PDF
Make a scanned PDF searchable and its text selectable.
How to add page numbers to a PDF
Number the pages of a PDF, with position, size, a starting number and an optional skipped cover page.
How to extract images from a PDF
Pull embedded images out of a PDF and download them individually or as a ZIP.
How to remove PDF metadata
Clear the title, author, keywords and other metadata stored inside a PDF.
How to compress a PDF for email
Get a PDF under common email size limits (10 MB, 5 MB, 1 MB).
How to edit a PDF
Add text on top of a PDF without specialized software.