PDF guides and how-tos
Short, practical walkthroughs for the PDF jobs people actually get stuck on. Every guide links to a free tool that runs in your browser.
How to Merge a Resume, Cover Letter and Certificates into One PDF
Combine your resume, cover letter and certificates into one PDF for a job application: best order, file naming and how to stay under portal size limits.
6 min readCompress PDFHow to Compress a PDF Under 1 MB (or 200 KB) for Email and Uploads
Make a PDF smaller for email or a portal limit. Learn why PDFs get big, how scans differ from text files, and what to try first to hit 1 MB or 200 KB.
6 min readHEIC to PDF ConverterHow to Convert iPhone HEIC Photos to a Single PDF
Turn iPhone HEIC photos into one PDF without exporting to JPG first. Covers HEIC vs JPG, the camera format setting, page order and orientation checks.
6 min readRedact PDFHow to Redact a PDF So the Hidden Text Cannot Be Recovered
Black boxes in an editor only cover text. Learn how true PDF redaction works, how to redact in your browser, and how to verify nothing can be copied or found.
7 min readSplit PDFHow to Extract Pages from a PDF (and Keep the Original Intact)
Extract or separate pages from a PDF by range or by picking page thumbnails. Learn extract vs delete, and how to keep your original file safe.
6 min readSign PDFHow to Sign a PDF Without Printing It
Sign a PDF on your computer or phone by drawing, typing or uploading a signature. Plus the difference between an e-signature and a digital signature.
6 min readRepair PDFHow to Fix a PDF That Will Not Open
PDF will not open or says it is damaged? Learn common causes, quick checks, what repair can recover, and how to repair a PDF in your browser.
6 min readLock PDFHow to Password Protect a PDF Before Emailing It
Add a password to a PDF before you email it. Learn how to pick a strong password, share it safely, and what to do if it is forgotten.
6 min readCompare PDFHow to Compare Two Versions of a Contract (PDF)
Find what changed between two PDF versions of a contract or report. Learn what a text comparison catches, what it misses, and how to review the results.
6 min readScan to PDFHow to Scan Documents to a PDF with Your Phone
Scan paper into one multi-page PDF with your phone camera. Tips on lighting, framing, page order, compressing and making the text searchable.
6 min readPDF to WordHow to Convert PDF to Word Without Losing Formatting
Convert a PDF to editable Word and keep the layout close. What affects quality, how to handle scans and tables, and how to fix leftovers.
6 min readOCR PDFHow to Make a Scanned PDF Searchable and Selectable
Turn a scanned PDF into text you can search, select and copy. Learn how to tell if a PDF is scanned, how OCR works, and what affects accuracy.
6 min readOrganize PDFHow to Reorder Pages in a PDF (Move, Rotate, Duplicate, Delete)
Rearrange PDF pages by dragging thumbnails. Move, rotate, duplicate or delete pages and save a new copy. Works in your browser, no signup.
6 min readAdd Page NumbersHow to Add Page Numbers to a PDF (Position, Start Number, Skip Cover)
Add page numbers to a PDF: choose the position and format, set a start number, skip the cover page and download. Free, no signup.
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