PDF guides and tutorials
Short, practical how-tos for everyday PDF problems. Every guide links to the free tool that does the job, so you can read a tip and try it in the same minute.
How to Convert Excel to PDF Without Excel
Convert an Excel or CSV spreadsheet to PDF without Excel. Learn what is kept, what is not, and tips for clean results.
Privacy · 4 min readHow to Remove Metadata From a PDF Before You Share It
PDFs store your name, software and dates. Learn how to check hidden metadata and remove it before you share a document.
Guide · 5 min readHow to Unlock a PDF for Printing, Copying and Editing
Understand PDF restrictions and learn how to remove printing, copying and editing limits from files you own. Free and private.
Troubleshooting · 4 min readHow to Repair a Corrupted PDF That Will Not Open
PDF will not open or shows errors? Learn why PDFs get damaged and how to rebuild the readable pages into a new file for free.
How-to · 4 min readHow to Add a Watermark to a PDF
Add a text watermark such as DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL to every page of a PDF. Choose strength and direction. Free and private.
How-to · 3 min readHow to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Add page numbers to a PDF in a minute. Choose the position, style like Page 1 of 10 and your start number. Free and private.
Guide · 5 min readHow to Convert PDF Pages to JPG or PNG Images
Convert PDF pages to JPG or PNG images for free. Learn which format to choose, how to pick quality and how to save only one page.
How-to · 4 min readHow to Split a PDF Into Separate Pages or Files
Learn how to split a PDF into single pages or custom page ranges. Free, fast and private, with tips for sending only the pages you need.
Guide · 4 min readRemove, Reorder and Rotate PDF Pages: A Quick Guide
Fix a messy PDF: delete pages you do not need, put pages in the right order and turn sideways pages the right way up.
Guide · 4 min readHow to Copy All the Text Out of a PDF
Extract all the text from a PDF into a plain text file, and learn why scanned PDFs need a different approach. Free and private.
Mobile · 4 min readHow to Turn Photos Into a PDF on Your Phone
No scanner? Photograph a document and turn the pictures into one clean PDF using only your phone browser. Free and private.
How-to · 4 min readHow to Sign a PDF Without Printing It
Sign a PDF on your computer or phone without printing, signing and scanning. Free, no account, and your file stays on your device.
How-to · 4 min readHow to Combine Several PDFs Into One
Step-by-step guide to merging PDF files into a single document in the right order. Free, no install, no signup and your files stay private.
Guide · 5 min readHow to Compress a PDF Without Losing Quality
Learn how to compress a PDF for email or upload without making it blurry. Compare light, strong and extreme compression and pick the right one.