Which PDF tools can I use without signing up?

40 public tools run without signing up. A quick email sign-in is required only to download those results, and it unlocks 33 additional tools. Pro and Max include the full 118-tool catalogue.

Do I need to create an account to use PDF tools?

You can run 40 tools without signing up. A quick email sign-in is required only to download; it adds 33 tools and raises the file and operation cap from 25 MB to 100 MB. Pro and Max include all 118 public tools, including batch processing.

Can I use PDF tools on my phone?

Yes. All PDF tools work in any modern mobile browser — iPhone, Android, iPad, or tablet. No app installation required.

How do I access PDF tools from the dashboard?

Navigate to Documents → PDF Tools in the sidebar to access all tools organized by category with search. You can also use PDF tools inside Document Studio via the Transform and AI menus.

PDF Tools — ZiaSign Documentation

Overview

ZiaSign offers 118 public PDF tools through the Tools Hub and the PDF Tools section inside your dashboard. Forty tools run without signing up, a quick email sign-in is required only to download and unlocks 33 more, and Pro and Max include the full catalogue.

Tool Categories

Tools are organized into 12 categories:

Category	Description	Examples
Organize	Merge, split, rotate, and rearrange pages	Merge, Split, Rotate, Crop, Extract Pages, Rearrange, Delete Pages, Reverse, Interleave, Insert Blank Page
Convert	Convert between PDF and other formats	PDF to Word, Word to PDF, Excel to PDF, PPT to PDF, PDF to Images, Images to PDF, HTML to PDF, Markdown to PDF, PDF/A
Edit	Add content and modify documents	Watermark, Remove Watermark, Page Numbers, Header/Footer, Add Image, Add Text, Background, Stamp, Bates Numbering, Resize
Security	Protect and secure documents	Encrypt, Decrypt, Redact, Auto-Redact, Sanitize, Set Permissions, Remove JavaScript, Remove Links, Verify Signature
Optimize	Compress and clean up files	Compress, Linearize, Repair, Remove Blank Pages, Remove Duplicates, Downsample Images, Subset Fonts, Flatten Transparency
Forms	Create and manage PDF forms	Create Form, Form Fill, Export Form Data, Import Form Data, Flatten Forms, Detect Form Fields, Reset Form
Accessibility	Accessibility review tools	Accessibility Tags, Check Accessibility, Set Reading Order, Add Alt Text, Check Contrast
AI Tools	AI-assisted document tasks	Summarize, Extract Clauses, Detect Risks, Extract Tables, Translate, Classify, Key Terms, Compare, OCR, Redact Suggestions
Batch	Process multiple files at once	Batch Process, Batch Workflow, Batch Compress, Batch Watermark, Batch Merge Folder, Batch Convert
Analyze	Inspect document properties	Page Count, File Size Breakdown, Font List, Color Analysis
Compare	Compare PDFs side by side	Text Compare, Visual Compare, Diff Report
Sign	Digital signatures and timestamps	Add Signature Field, Add Timestamp, Certify, Sign, Verify Timestamp

Access Tiers

Tier	Tool Access	Batch Capacity	File and Operation Cap
Anonymous	40 free tools (download requires a free account)	Not available	25 MB per file / 25 MB per operation
Free Account	40 free tools plus 33 additional tools (73 total)	Not available	100 MB per file / 100 MB per combined operation
Pro	All 118 public tools	Up to 20 files per batch	100 MB per file / 100 MB per combined operation
Max	All 118 public tools	Up to 100 files per batch	100 MB per file / 100 MB per combined operation
Enterprise	All 118 public tools	Confirm current configuration with ZiaSign	100 MB per file / 100 MB per combined operation

How to Use

Public Tools Hub

Visit ziasign.com/tools and choose an available tool
Search or browse tools by category
Upload your file
Configure options if prompted
Process and download the result

Dashboard PDF Tools

Navigate to Documents → PDF Tools in the sidebar
Browse by category or use the search bar
Select a tool to open the processor
Upload your file, configure options, and process

Inside Document Studio

PDF tools are also available directly within the Document Studio:

Open Documents → Studio
Use the Transform menu for quick access to merge, split, compress, watermark, encrypt, rotate, crop, and redact
Use the AI menu for summarize, extract clauses, detect risks, translate, and more
Results appear in the integrated tool panel

Handling Files

Review the current privacy terms and data-handling documentation before uploading sensitive files.

Converter Tools

ZiaSign includes dedicated converter tools for common format conversions:

Conversion	Direction
PDF ↔ Word	Convert between PDF and DOCX
PDF → Text	Extract plain text from PDF
PDF → HTML	Convert PDF to web format
Excel → PDF	Convert spreadsheets to PDF
PowerPoint → PDF	Convert presentations to PDF
CSV → PDF	Convert CSV data to PDF tables
CSV → Excel	Convert CSV to XLSX spreadsheets
Images → PDF	Combine images into a single PDF
PDF → Images	Export PDF pages as PNG or JPG

AI-Assisted Tools

ZiaSign's AI-assisted tools can help analyze documents:

Summarize — Generate concise summaries of lengthy documents
Extract Clauses — Identify and extract contract clauses
Detect Risks — Flag potential risks and problematic language
Extract Tables — Pull structured table data from PDFs
Translate — Translate document content to other languages
Classify — Categorize documents by type
Key Terms — Extract important terms and definitions
Compare — Compare two documents for differences
OCR (Enhanced) — Extract text from scanned documents with AI-enhanced accuracy
Redact Suggestions — AI suggests sensitive content for redaction

AI-assisted output should be reviewed by a qualified human before it is relied upon. AI-assisted tools require a paid plan. See Plans & Pricing for details.

Next Steps

Use the Document Studio to combine editing and PDF tools in one workspace
Set up AI contract analysis for automated document review
Explore the API to automate PDF processing

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