Guides
PDF how-tos, tips & tutorials
Plain-English guides for the most common PDF tasks. Every guide links to a free tool that runs privately in your browser.
Convert
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How to Convert a PDF to Word
Turn any PDF into an editable .docx in seconds — right in your browser, nothing uploaded.
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How to Convert a PDF to JPG
Export each page of a PDF as a crisp JPG — perfect for previews, thumbnails, or social posts.
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How to Turn a Photo Into a PDF
Scan receipts, IDs, and paperwork from your phone camera straight into a clean PDF.
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How to Convert an Image to PDF
Turn JPG, PNG, or HEIC images into a single clean PDF — no upload, no watermark.
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How to Save a Picture as a PDF
Any picture, any device — turn it into a proper PDF in under 30 seconds.
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How to Combine JPG Files Into One PDF
Merge multiple JPGs into one clean, ordered PDF — drag to reorder.
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How to Convert a PDF to Excel
Extract tables from a PDF into a real Excel spreadsheet you can edit.
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How to Convert Excel to PDF
Turn any Excel spreadsheet into a shareable PDF with formatting intact.
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How to Convert PowerPoint to PDF
Share your PowerPoint as a PDF anyone can open — no PowerPoint required.
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How to Convert a Picture to PDF
Any picture on any device — turn it into a clean PDF in under 30 seconds.
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How to Combine Multiple Pictures Into One PDF
Combine any number of pictures into one tidy PDF, in the order you choose.
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How to Convert a Picture to PDF on Windows
Free picture-to-PDF on Windows — no Adobe, no install, works in your browser.
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How to Convert a Picture to PDF on Mac
Cleaner than Preview — turn Mac pictures into PDFs in one drag.
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How to Convert a Picture to PDF Online
Convert pictures to PDF online without signup or watermark.
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How to Convert a Screenshot to PDF
Save screenshots as proper PDFs — cleaner for sharing and printing.
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How to Convert PNG to PDF
Convert PNG to PDF free — no upload, no watermark.
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How to Convert JPEG to PDF
Turn JPEG files into a PDF — one image or many, in the order you choose.
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How to Convert a Picture to PDF for Email
PDFs look more professional than JPG attachments — here's the quick way.
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How to Convert a Picture to PDF for Printing
Print pictures cleanly — A4 or Letter, no scaling surprises.
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Optimize
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How to Compress a PDF
Cut PDF size by 40–80% for email attachments or upload limits, with text still crisp.
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How to Reduce PDF File Size for Email
Get any PDF under Gmail's or Outlook's attachment limit without losing quality.
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How to Compress a PDF Under 100KB
Government portals often cap uploads at 100KB — here's how to hit that target.
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Organize
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How to Merge PDFs
Combine invoices, contracts, or scans into one clean PDF in the right order.
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How to Split a PDF
Pull specific pages out of a large PDF or break it into chapters — in seconds.
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How to Extract Pages From a PDF
Pull just the pages you need out of a big PDF into a fresh file.
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How to Delete Pages From a PDF
Trim junk pages out of a PDF and save a cleaner version.
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Edit
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What Is OCR (and When to Use It)
Turn scanned pages and photos into searchable, copyable text — no more retyping.
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How to Edit a PDF for Free
Add text, signatures, and notes to a PDF without paying for Acrobat.
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How to Sign a PDF on Mac
A cleaner way to sign PDFs on Mac — no Preview quirks, no Acrobat.
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How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Add clean page numbers to any PDF — pick position, style, and starting number.
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How to Rotate PDF Pages and Save
Rotate sideways-scanned pages the right way up — and save it so it sticks.
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How to Add a Watermark to a PDF
Stamp DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL across every page — text or image watermark.
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Security
Mobile
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How to Convert a Photo to PDF on iPhone
Snap a photo on iPhone and save it as a clean PDF straight from Safari — no app needed.
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How to Save a Photo as a PDF on iPhone
Save iPhone photos as PDFs for email, upload portals, or printing — in one tap.
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How to Scan Documents to PDF on Android
Turn your Android camera into a document scanner — clean, multi-page PDFs in seconds.
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How to Convert HEIC to PDF
iPhone's HEIC photos won't open everywhere — turn them into universal PDFs instantly.
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How to Scan Receipts to PDF
Turn a stack of paper receipts into one tidy PDF for expenses or taxes.
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How to Sign a PDF on iPhone
Sign contracts and forms on your iPhone in seconds — no app install.
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How to Convert a Picture to PDF on iPhone
Free iPhone picture-to-PDF conversion in Safari, HEIC included.
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How to Convert a Picture to PDF on Android
Convert Android pictures to PDF in Chrome — no app, no upload.
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How to Scan an ID Card to PDF
Front and back of an ID card in one PDF — straight from your phone.
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How to Scan a Passport to PDF
Scan your passport page to a clean PDF — required for visas and applications.
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How to Scan a Driver's License to PDF
Both sides of a driver's license in one PDF — great for rentals and job apps.
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How to Scan Book Pages to PDF
Scan book pages from your phone straight into a searchable PDF.
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How to Scan a Whiteboard to PDF
Turn whiteboard notes into a shareable PDF before you erase.
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How to Scan Handwritten Notes to PDF
Save handwritten notes as a clean PDF — no app needed.
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How to Convert Camera Roll Photos to PDF
Pick photos from your camera roll and export as one PDF.
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How to Convert a Photo to PDF Without an App
Skip the app store — convert photos to PDF right from your browser.
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