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Compress PDF for Email — Reduce File Size
Shrink PDF files to fit within Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo email attachment limits
Open guideAdd Logo or Image to PDF Document
Insert company logos, stamps, or images onto PDF pages
Open guideConvert Excel Invoice to PDF
Turn Excel spreadsheet invoices into professional PDF invoices for clients
Open guideConvert HTML Invoice to PDF
Turn HTML invoices and receipts into downloadable PDF files
Open guideMerge PDF Files for Email Attachments
Combine multiple PDFs into one file before sending via email
Open guideSplit PDF Into Chapters or Sections
Divide a long PDF document into separate chapter files
Open guideExtract Images From PDF for Design Reuse
Pull all images, photos, and graphics from a PDF document
Open guideExtract Text from PDF for Citation and Review
Pull clean text from reports, briefs, and contracts for quoting, review, and reuse
Open guideEdit
26 guides16 toolsAdd watermarks, text, images, and page numbers. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.
Compress PDF
Free11 guidesReduce PDF file size for email, uploads, and fast sharing without losing readability
Compress PDF for Email — Reduce File Size
Shrink PDF files to fit within Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo email attachment limits
Open guideCompress PDF for Web — Optimize for Fast Loading
Reduce PDF file size for faster website downloads and better SEO
Open guideCompress Scanned PDF Documents
Dramatically reduce the file size of scanned PDFs with image-heavy content
Open guideCompress PDF to 50KB Online
Reduce a PDF to around 50KB for strict form, exam, and application upload limits
Open guideCompress PDF to 100KB Online
Shrink PDFs to fit common 75KB to 100KB upload limits for forms, resumes, and KYC documents
Open guideCompress PDF to 200KB Online
Reduce PDFs for medium-strict upload limits like forms, applications, and document portals
Open guideCompress PDF to 500KB Online
Shrink larger PDFs for sharing, uploads, and web downloads without over-compressing them
Open guideCompress PDF to 1MB Online
Reduce PDF files below 1MB for uploads, sharing, and faster delivery
Open guideCompress PDF for Uploads and Form Submissions
Reduce PDF size for portals, applications, resumes, and document uploads that reject large files
Open guideCompress PDF for WhatsApp Sharing
Shrink PDF files for faster phone sharing, messaging, and mobile-friendly downloads
Open guideCompress PDF on iPhone, Android, or Any Mobile Browser
Reduce PDF size on your phone without installing an app or desktop software
Open guideAdd Image
Free1 guidesOverlay images onto PDF pages
Add Page Numbers
Free1 guidesAdd page numbers to every page
Add Text
Free1 guidesAdd text annotations to PDF pages
Add Watermark
Free1 guidesAdd text or image watermark to PDF pages
Crop PDF
Free1 guidesTrim and crop PDF page margins
Header & Footer
Free1 guidesAdd custom headers and footers to PDF pages
Remove Watermark
Free1 guidesRemove watermark overlays from a PDF
Resize PDF
Free1 guidesResize PDF pages to A4, Letter, or custom size
Add Hyperlinks
Free Account1 guidesAdd clickable hyperlinks to PDF pages
Add Stamp
Free Account1 guidesAdd predefined stamps (Approved, Draft, Confidential)
Edit Metadata
Free Account1 guidesEdit PDF title, author, subject, and keywords
Remove Annotations
Free Account1 guidesRemove all annotations and comments from a PDF
Remove Metadata
Free Account1 guidesStrip all metadata and XMP data for privacy
Set Background
Free Account1 guidesSet page background color
Bates Numbering
Pro1 guidesAdd Bates numbers for legal document management
Convert
23 guides19 toolsConvert between PDF and other formats. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.
Excel to PDF
Free2 guidesConvert Excel spreadsheets to PDF
HTML to PDF
Free2 guidesConvert HTML content or a webpage URL to PDF
PDF to JPG
Free2 guidesConvert PDF pages to JPG images
Word to PDF
Free2 guidesConvert Word documents to PDF
Images to PDF
Free1 guidesCombine multiple images into a single PDF
JPG to PDF
Free1 guidesConvert JPG images to a single PDF document
Markdown to PDF
Free1 guidesConvert Markdown text to a formatted PDF
PDF to Grayscale
Free1 guidesConvert color PDF to grayscale/black-and-white
PDF to HTML
Free1 guidesConvert PDF documents to HTML web pages
PDF to PNG
Free1 guidesConvert PDF pages to PNG images with transparency
PDF to Text
Free1 guidesExtract all text from a PDF into a plain text file
PDF to Word
Free1 guidesConvert PDF to editable Word document
PNG to PDF
Free1 guidesConvert PNG images to PDF
PowerPoint to PDF
Free1 guidesConvert PowerPoint presentations to PDF
Convert to PDF/A
Free Account1 guidesConvert PDF to PDF/A for long-term archival compliance
PDF to SVG
Free Account1 guidesConvert a PDF page to scalable SVG vector format
Convert to CMYK
Pro1 guidesConvert RGB colors to CMYK for professional printing
PDF to Excel
Pro1 guidesConvert PDF tables to Excel spreadsheets
PDF to PowerPoint
Pro1 guidesConvert PDF to editable PowerPoint slides
Organize
23 guides18 toolsMerge, split, rotate, and rearrange PDF pages. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.
Merge PDF
Free4 guidesCombine multiple PDF files into a single document
Merge PDF Files for Email Attachments
Combine multiple PDFs into one file before sending via email
Open guideMerge PDF Files for Printing
Combine documents into a single PDF for one print job
Open guideMerge Contracts Into One PDF Document
Combine multiple contract pages, addendums, and attachments into a single file
Open guideCombine Scanned Pages Into One PDF
Merge individually scanned pages into a single organized PDF document
Open guideSplit PDF
Free3 guidesSplit a PDF into separate pages or custom ranges
Split PDF Into Chapters or Sections
Divide a long PDF document into separate chapter files
Open guideSplit Large PDF for Email Attachments
Divide a PDF that's too large into smaller files that fit email limits
Open guideSplit PDF Into Individual Pages
Separate every page of a PDF into its own file
Open guideDelete Pages
Free1 guidesRemove unwanted pages from a PDF document
Extract Pages
Free1 guidesExtract specific pages into a new PDF
Page Count
Free1 guidesQuickly count the number of pages in a PDF
Rearrange Pages
Free1 guidesChange the order of pages in your PDF
Reverse PDF
Free1 guidesReverse the order of all pages in a PDF
Rotate PDF
Free1 guidesRotate PDF pages by 90, 180, or 270 degrees
Add Bookmarks
Free Account1 guidesAdd navigational bookmarks to your PDF
Duplicate Pages
Free Account1 guidesDuplicate specific pages within a PDF
Extract Attachments
Free Account1 guidesExtract embedded file attachments from a PDF
Insert Blank Pages
Free Account1 guidesAdd blank pages at any position in the PDF
Insert from File
Free Account1 guidesInsert pages from another PDF at a specific position
Interleave Pages
Free Account1 guidesInterleave pages from two PDFs alternately
Odd/Even Split
Free Account1 guidesSeparate odd and even pages into two PDFs
Remove Bookmarks
Free Account1 guidesRemove all bookmarks and table of contents from a PDF
Split by Bookmark
Free Account1 guidesSplit PDF at bookmark/chapter boundaries
Split by Size
Free Account1 guidesSplit PDF into parts under a maximum file size
Optimize
16 guides16 toolsCompress, repair, and optimize PDF files. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.
Extract Images
Free1 guidesExtract all embedded images from a PDF
Extract Text
Free1 guidesExtract text content from PDF pages
Optimize PDF
Free1 guidesOptimize PDF for fast web viewing (linearize)
PDF Info
Free1 guidesView PDF metadata, page count, and dimensions
Remove Blank Pages
Free1 guidesAuto-detect and remove blank pages
Repair PDF
Free1 guidesFix corrupted or malformed PDF files
Remove Duplicates
Free Account1 guidesAuto-detect and remove duplicate pages from a PDF
Add Bleed
Pro1 guidesAdd bleed area around pages for print finishing
Add Trim Marks
Pro1 guidesAdd crop and trim marks for professional printing
Downsample Images
Pro1 guidesReduce image DPI in a PDF to shrink file size
Flatten Transparency
Pro1 guidesFlatten transparency layers for print compatibility
N-Up Imposition
Pro1 guidesPlace multiple pages on one sheet (2-up, 4-up, etc.)
Print Booklet
Pro1 guidesRearrange pages for booklet/saddle-stitch printing
Remove Images
Pro1 guidesRemove all images from a PDF, keeping only text
Subset Fonts
Pro1 guidesSubset embedded fonts to reduce PDF file size
Tile Pages
Pro1 guidesTile large pages into smaller printable sections
AI Tools
10 guides10 toolsAI-powered document intelligence. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.
AI Classify
Pro1 guidesAI classification: contract, invoice, report, etc.
AI Extract Tables
Pro1 guidesAI-powered table extraction to Excel
AI Key Terms
Pro1 guidesAI-powered key term and keyword extraction
AI OCR
Pro1 guidesAI-enhanced OCR for scanned PDF documents
AI Summarize
Pro1 guidesAI-generated executive summary of your PDF
AI Compare
Enterprise1 guidesAI-powered semantic document comparison
AI Redact Suggest
Enterprise1 guidesAI-suggested redaction of sensitive content
AI Translate
Enterprise1 guidesTranslate PDF text preserving layout
Detect Risks
Enterprise1 guidesAI risk analysis identifying problematic terms
Extract Clauses
Enterprise1 guidesAI-powered clause extraction from contracts
Security
10 guides10 toolsEncrypt, decrypt, redact, and protect PDFs. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.
Flatten PDF
Free1 guidesFlatten forms and annotations into static content
Protect PDF
Free1 guidesPassword-protect and encrypt your PDF
Unlock PDF
Free1 guidesRemove password protection from a PDF
Remove JavaScript
Free Account1 guidesStrip all JavaScript from a PDF for security
Remove Links
Free Account1 guidesRemove all hyperlinks from a PDF document
Sanitize PDF
Free Account1 guidesRemove hidden data, scripts, and metadata for safe sharing
Set Permissions
Free Account1 guidesSet granular document permissions (print, copy, edit)
Verify Signatures
Free Account1 guidesVerify digital signatures in a PDF
Redact PDF
Pro1 guidesPermanently black out sensitive text
Auto-Redact PII
Enterprise1 guidesAuto-detect and redact emails, phone numbers, SSNs
Sign
8 guides6 toolsDigital signatures and timestamps. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.
Add Signature Field
Pro2 guidesAdd empty digital signature fields to a PDF for recipients to sign
Digital Sign
Enterprise2 guidesDigitally sign a PDF with a certificate — legally binding and tamper-evident
Add Timestamp
Pro1 guidesAdd a trusted timestamp to a PDF document
Remove Signatures
Pro1 guidesRemove all digital signatures from a PDF
Validate Timestamp
Pro1 guidesValidate the timestamp on a signed PDF
Certify PDF
Enterprise1 guidesCertify a PDF with a digital certificate
Forms
7 guides7 toolsCreate, fill, and manage PDF forms. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.
Detect Form Fields
Free Account1 guidesDetect and list all fillable form fields in a PDF
Export Form Data
Free Account1 guidesExport form field data as JSON or structured format
Fill Form
Free Account1 guidesDetect and fill PDF form fields
Flatten Forms Only
Free Account1 guidesFlatten form fields while keeping annotations intact
Import Form Data
Free Account1 guidesImport and fill form data from JSON into a PDF
Reset PDF Form
Free Account1 guidesClear all form field values in a PDF
Create PDF Form
Pro1 guidesAdd fillable form fields to any PDF document
Accessibility
5 guides5 toolsPDF/UA compliance and accessibility tools. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.
Accessibility Tags
Pro1 guidesAdd structure tags for PDF/UA compliance
Add Alt Text
Pro1 guidesAuto-generate alt text for images in a PDF
Check Contrast
Pro1 guidesCheck text-to-background contrast for WCAG compliance
Set Reading Order
Pro1 guidesSet logical reading order for screen readers
Validate Compliance
Pro1 guidesValidate PDF against PDF/A or PDF/UA standards
Analyze
4 guides4 toolsInspect fonts, colors, and file structure. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.
Color Analysis
Free Account1 guidesAnalyze color spaces and profiles used in a PDF
File Size Breakdown
Free Account1 guidesAnalyze PDF file size by component (images, fonts, etc.)
List Fonts
Free Account1 guidesList all fonts used in a PDF document
Preflight Check
Pro1 guidesPre-press preflight check for print readiness
Batch
4 guides4 toolsProcess multiple files at once. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.
Batch Compress
Pro1 guidesCompress multiple PDFs at once
Batch Convert
Pro1 guidesConvert multiple PDFs to another format at once
Batch Watermark
Pro1 guidesAdd watermarks to multiple PDFs at once
Workflow Pipeline
Enterprise1 guidesChain multiple tools into a multi-step pipeline
Compare
3 guides3 toolsCompare PDFs side by side. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.
Compare Text
Pro1 guidesSide-by-side text comparison of two PDFs
Diff Report
Pro1 guidesGenerate a detailed diff report between two PDFs
Visual Compare
Pro1 guidesPixel-level visual comparison of two PDFs