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Practical guides for PDF work.
Step-by-step articles on converting, compressing, editing, signing and organizing documents, written around the tools on this site.
How to Split a PDF Into Separate Pages
Splitting a PDF into separate pages is straightforward once you know the right tool for the job. This guide walks you through every method—browser-based and desktop—so you can pick the fastest approach for your file size and workflow.
merge pdfHow to Combine Multiple PDFs Into One File
Merging several PDF files into one keeps your documents organized and easier to share. This guide walks you through browser-based tools, desktop software, and built-in OS options — so you can pick the right method for your situation.
merge pdfHow to Merge PDF Files on iPhone (Fast & Easy)
Need to combine multiple PDFs on your iPhone? This guide walks you through every option—from the Files app to a browser-based tool—so you can merge PDFs in minutes without installing anything.
PDF to ExcelHow to Convert a PDF Table to Excel (Step by Step)
PDF tables look great on screen but become a headache the moment you need to sort, filter, or calculate data. This guide walks you through every method—browser tool, OCR, and manual fallbacks—so you can pick the right approach for your file.
edit pdfHow to Edit Text in a PDF Online: A Plain Guide
PDFs are designed to lock content in place, but that does not mean you are stuck with errors. This guide walks you through the most practical ways to edit text in a PDF online, choose the right approach for your file type, and get a clean result fast.
pdf to wordHow to Convert PDF to Word and Keep the Layout
Converting a PDF to Word while preserving columns, fonts, tables, and images is entirely doable—if you know what affects layout fidelity and which approach fits your file type.
OCRHow to Extract Text from an Image (OCR Guide)
Got text trapped inside a screenshot, photo, or scanned document? This guide walks you through every practical method to extract that text accurately, from quick browser tools to offline software, so you can copy, edit, and reuse it right away.
ocrHow to Copy Text from a Scanned PDF
A scanned PDF is just a picture of a page — your cursor slides right over it without selecting anything. The fix is OCR (optical character recognition), which reads the image and lays a real text layer on top. This guide walks you through every method, from a quick browser tool to desktop software, so you can copy, search, and edit the content you need.
ocrHow to Make a Scanned PDF Searchable
A scanned PDF is just a picture of a page — your computer cannot read the words inside it. Optical character recognition (OCR) fixes that by analyzing the image and embedding real, selectable text. This guide walks you through exactly how to do it.
compress pdfHow to Compress a Scanned PDF Without Losing Quality
Scanned PDFs are often large because they store pages as high-resolution images. This guide explains how to compress a scanned PDF without losing quality, which settings to use, and when a browser tool is enough versus when you need desktop software.
compress pdfHow to Reduce PDF Size for an Email Attachment
Most email providers cap attachments at 25 MB, and many PDFs sail right past that limit. This guide walks you through several concrete methods to shrink a PDF so it arrives in any inbox without hassle.
compress pdfHow to Compress a PDF to Under 1 MB
Need a PDF small enough to email or upload? This guide walks you through the most effective ways to compress a PDF to under 1 MB, from quick browser tools to more advanced desktop options.