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• How to add a watermark to a PDF Add a text watermark like DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL to every page of a PDF, with adjustable opacity and angle. Free, in your browser, no signup required. Watermark
• How to compare two versions of a PDF Compare two PDFs with AI to see what actually changed — a semantic diff that flags substantive, numerical, and date changes, not just formatting. Free to try. AI Compare
• How to convert a PDF to JPG images Convert each page of a PDF to a JPG (or PNG) image online, free — pick the resolution and download as a ZIP. In your browser, no signup required. PDF to JPG
• How to convert a PowerPoint to PDF Convert a PowerPoint (.pptx/.ppt) or ODP deck to PDF online, free — one slide per page, fonts and images embedded. In your browser, no signup required. PowerPoint to PDF
• How to convert a scanned PDF to a searchable PDF Turn a scanned PDF into a searchable one with OCR — keep the original page images but add a text layer you can select, copy, and search. Free, no signup. OCR PDF
• How to convert a Word document to PDF Convert a Word (.docx/.doc), ODT, or RTF file to PDF online, free — formatting, fonts, and layout preserved. In your browser, no signup required. Word to PDF
• How to convert a PDF to Word without losing formatting Convert a PDF to an editable Word document while keeping the layout — fonts, headings, lists, tables, and images. Free, in your browser, no signup. PDF to Word
• How to convert JPG images to PDF Convert JPG (or PNG) photos to a single PDF online, free — set A4, Letter, or fit-to-image and reorder before export. In your browser, no signup. JPG to PDF
• How to convert Excel to PDF without cutting off columns Convert an Excel (.xlsx/.xls), ODS, or CSV file to PDF online, free — formatting and formulas preserved. In your browser, no signup required. Excel to PDF
• How to delete pages from a PDF Remove specific pages from a PDF and keep the rest in order — delete a blank page, a cover, or a section. Free, in your browser, no signup required. Delete pages
• How to extract invoice data from a PDF to Excel Pull line items, totals, dates, and vendor details out of PDF invoices into Excel with AI — no manual retyping. Free to try, private, no signup to start. AI Extract Data
• How to edit text in a PDF Edit the existing text in a PDF — fix a typo, change a date, update a name — right in your browser. Matches the font, free, and your file never leaves your device. Edit PDF
• How to fix a PDF that won't open Repair a corrupt or damaged PDF that won't open — fix broken cross-references and stream errors so it opens again. Free, in your browser, no signup. Repair PDF
• How to flatten a fillable PDF form before sending it Flatten a filled-in PDF form so the values can't be changed and it looks the same in every reader. Free, in your browser, no signup. Flatten PDF
• How to make a PDF black and white Convert a color PDF to grayscale (black and white) online, free — perfect for cheaper printing and smaller files. In your browser, no signup required. Grayscale PDF
• How to rotate a sideways PDF and save it Rotate a sideways or upside-down PDF 90, 180, or 270 degrees and save it permanently — all pages or a range. Free, in your browser, no signup. Rotate PDF
• How to sign a PDF on your phone (iPhone or Android) Sign a PDF from your phone's browser — draw or type your signature, place it, and download. No app install, free, works on iPhone and Android. Sign PDF
• How to translate a PDF and keep the layout Translate a PDF into another language while keeping the original layout — pages, images, and structure intact. AI-powered, free to try, no signup to start. AI Translate
• How to add page numbers to a PDF Stamp page numbers onto a PDF — "Page 3 of 12", bottom-right, on every page — for a report, thesis, or contract. Free, in your browser, no signup. Page numbers
• How to ask questions about a long PDF with AI Drop a long PDF and ask it questions in plain English — get answers with page citations instead of scrolling 80 pages. Free to try, no signup. Chat with PDF
• How to combine photos into one PDF Turn a batch of JPG photos — receipts, ID scans, whiteboard shots — into a single tidy PDF to email or upload. Free, in your browser, no signup. JPG to PDF
• How to compress a PDF under 1 MB for an upload limit Get a PDF under a 1 MB (or 2 MB, or 5 MB) upload cap without turning the text to mush — pick the right compression for scans vs text and check the result. Compress PDF
• How to convert a PDF to an editable Word document Turn a PDF back into a .docx you can edit in Word — with paragraphs, headings, and tables reconstructed, not one flat wall of text. Free, in your browser. PDF to Word
• How to extract text from a scanned PDF with OCR Turn a scanned or photographed PDF into selectable, searchable text using OCR — so you can copy, search, and reuse content that started life as an image. OCR
• How to merge bank statements into one PDF for a mortgage application Combine several months of bank statements into a single, correctly-ordered PDF that an underwriter can open in one click — free, in your browser. Merge PDF
• How to redact a PDF for legal discovery Permanently remove names, SSNs, and account numbers from a PDF before producing it in discovery — so the text is gone, not just hidden under a black box. AI Redact
• How to password-protect a PDF before emailing it Add a password to a PDF so only the right recipient can open it — essential for contracts, medical records, and payslips sent over email. Free, in your browser. Protect PDF
• How to remove a password from a PDF you can open Strip the password from a PDF you already know the password to — so you stop typing it every time you open the file. Free, in your browser, no signup. Unlock PDF
• How to sign a PDF contract without printing it Add your signature to a PDF and send it back — no printer, no scanner. Draw, type, or upload a signature and place it exactly where it belongs. Free, in your browser. eSign PDF
• How to split a large PDF into separate files Break one big PDF into smaller files by page range — extract a single chapter, separate scanned receipts, or hit an upload size limit. Free, in your browser. Split PDF