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EditFree

Compress PDF for Email — Reduce File Size

Shrink PDF files to fit within Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo email attachment limits

Open guide
EditFree

Add Logo or Image to PDF Document

Insert company logos, stamps, or images onto PDF pages

Open guide
ConvertFree

Convert Excel Invoice to PDF

Turn Excel spreadsheet invoices into professional PDF invoices for clients

Open guide
ConvertFree

Convert HTML Invoice to PDF

Turn HTML invoices and receipts into downloadable PDF files

Open guide
OrganizeFree

Merge PDF Files for Email Attachments

Combine multiple PDFs into one file before sending via email

Open guide
OrganizeFree

Split PDF Into Chapters or Sections

Divide a long PDF document into separate chapter files

Open guide
OptimizeFree

Extract Images From PDF for Design Reuse

Pull all images, photos, and graphics from a PDF document

Open guide
OptimizeFree

Extract Text from PDF for Citation and Review

Pull clean text from reports, briefs, and contracts for quoting, review, and reuse

Open guide

Edit

26 guides16 tools

Add watermarks, text, images, and page numbers. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.

Compress PDF

Free11 guides

Reduce PDF file size for email, uploads, and fast sharing without losing readability

Open Compress PDF

Compress PDF for Email — Reduce File Size

Shrink PDF files to fit within Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo email attachment limits

Open guide

Compress PDF for Web — Optimize for Fast Loading

Reduce PDF file size for faster website downloads and better SEO

Open guide

Compress Scanned PDF Documents

Dramatically reduce the file size of scanned PDFs with image-heavy content

Open guide

Compress PDF to 50KB Online

Reduce a PDF to around 50KB for strict form, exam, and application upload limits

Open guide

Compress PDF to 100KB Online

Shrink PDFs to fit common 75KB to 100KB upload limits for forms, resumes, and KYC documents

Open guide

Compress PDF to 200KB Online

Reduce PDFs for medium-strict upload limits like forms, applications, and document portals

Open guide

Compress PDF to 500KB Online

Shrink larger PDFs for sharing, uploads, and web downloads without over-compressing them

Open guide

Compress PDF to 1MB Online

Reduce PDF files below 1MB for uploads, sharing, and faster delivery

Open guide

Compress PDF for Uploads and Form Submissions

Reduce PDF size for portals, applications, resumes, and document uploads that reject large files

Open guide

Compress PDF for WhatsApp Sharing

Shrink PDF files for faster phone sharing, messaging, and mobile-friendly downloads

Open guide

Compress PDF on iPhone, Android, or Any Mobile Browser

Reduce PDF size on your phone without installing an app or desktop software

Open guide

Add Image

Free1 guides

Overlay images onto PDF pages

Open Add Image

Add Logo or Image to PDF Document

Insert company logos, stamps, or images onto PDF pages

Open guide

Add Page Numbers

Free1 guides

Add page numbers to every page

Open Add Page Numbers

Add Page Numbers to Contracts and Legal Documents

Number every page of your contract for proper legal referencing

Open guide

Add Text

Free1 guides

Add text annotations to PDF pages

Open Add Text

Add Text to PDF for Corrections and Annotations

Add correction notes, missing text, or annotations to existing PDF documents

Open guide

Add Watermark

Free1 guides

Add text or image watermark to PDF pages

Open Add Watermark

Add DRAFT Watermark to PDF Documents

Mark PDFs as Draft, Confidential, or Sample before sharing

Open guide

Crop PDF

Free1 guides

Trim and crop PDF page margins

Open Crop PDF

Crop PDF Margins and White Space

Remove excess margins and white space from PDF pages for cleaner documents

Open guide

Header & Footer

Free1 guides

Add custom headers and footers to PDF pages

Open Header & Footer

Add Header and Footer to PDF for Branding

Insert company name, page numbers, dates, and logos in PDF headers and footers

Open guide

Remove Watermark

Free1 guides

Remove watermark overlays from a PDF

Open Remove Watermark

Remove Draft Watermark Before Sharing Your PDF

Clean up internal draft or review markings before sending the final version of your own document

Open guide

Resize PDF

Free1 guides

Resize PDF pages to A4, Letter, or custom size

Open Resize PDF

Resize PDF Pages to Standard Paper Sizes

Scale PDF pages to A4, Letter, Legal, or custom dimensions

Open guide

Add Hyperlinks

Free Account1 guides

Add clickable hyperlinks to PDF pages

Open Add Hyperlinks

Add Clickable Links to a PDF Proposal or Deck

Turn a static PDF into an interactive document with website, email, and internal jump links

Open guide

Add Stamp

Free Account1 guides

Add predefined stamps (Approved, Draft, Confidential)

Open Add Stamp

Add an Approval Stamp to a PDF Review Copy

Mark files as approved, draft, reviewed, or internal before they move to the next step

Open guide

Edit Metadata

Free Account1 guides

Edit PDF title, author, subject, and keywords

Open Edit Metadata

Edit PDF Metadata for SEO and Organization

Update title, author, subject, and keywords in your PDF properties

Open guide

Remove Annotations

Free Account1 guides

Remove all annotations and comments from a PDF

Open Remove Annotations

Remove Comments and Annotations Before Sharing a PDF

Strip reviewer notes, highlights, and markups from a document before sending the clean version

Open guide

Remove Metadata

Free Account1 guides

Strip all metadata and XMP data for privacy

Open Remove Metadata

Remove PDF Metadata for Privacy

Strip author name, creation date, and other identifying metadata from PDFs

Open guide

Set Background

Free Account1 guides

Set page background color

Open Set Background

Add a Background to PDF Handouts or Branded Documents

Apply a consistent branded background behind pages without rebuilding the source file

Open guide

Bates Numbering

Pro1 guides

Add Bates numbers for legal document management

Open Bates Numbering

Add Bates Numbering to Legal Documents

Apply sequential Bates stamps to PDF pages for legal discovery and court filings

Open guide

Convert

23 guides19 tools

Convert between PDF and other formats. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.

Excel to PDF

Free2 guides

Convert Excel spreadsheets to PDF

Open Excel to PDF

Convert Excel Invoice to PDF

Turn Excel spreadsheet invoices into professional PDF invoices for clients

Open guide

Convert Excel Financial Report to PDF

Turn Excel spreadsheets into locked PDF reports for stakeholders

Open guide

HTML to PDF

Free2 guides

Convert HTML content or a webpage URL to PDF

Open HTML to PDF

Convert HTML Invoice to PDF

Turn HTML invoices and receipts into downloadable PDF files

Open guide

Convert HTML Report to PDF

Save web-based reports and dashboards as professional PDF documents

Open guide

PDF to JPG

Free2 guides

Convert PDF pages to JPG images

Open PDF to JPG

Convert PDF to JPG for Social Media

Turn PDF pages into JPG images for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter

Open guide

Convert PDF to JPG for Website Use

Turn PDF documents into web-friendly JPG images for your site

Open guide

Word to PDF

Free2 guides

Convert Word documents to PDF

Open Word to PDF

Convert Word to PDF for Submission

Convert your Word document to PDF before submitting applications, reports, or assignments

Open guide

Convert Resume to PDF Format

Transform your Word resume into a professional PDF that looks perfect everywhere

Open guide

Images to PDF

Free1 guides

Combine multiple images into a single PDF

Open Images to PDF

Convert Multiple Images to PDF for Archiving

Bundle photos and scans into a single PDF for permanent storage

Open guide

JPG to PDF

Free1 guides

Convert JPG images to a single PDF document

Open JPG to PDF

Convert Scanned JPG Images to PDF

Turn your scanned photos and documents into a proper PDF file

Open guide

Markdown to PDF

Free1 guides

Convert Markdown text to a formatted PDF

Open Markdown to PDF

Convert Markdown Documentation to PDF

Turn README files and technical docs into shareable PDF documents

Open guide

PDF to Grayscale

Free1 guides

Convert color PDF to grayscale/black-and-white

Open PDF to Grayscale

Convert PDF to Grayscale for Printing

Convert color PDFs to black-and-white for cheaper, faster printing

Open guide

PDF to HTML

Free1 guides

Convert PDF documents to HTML web pages

Open PDF to HTML

Convert PDF to HTML for Website

Turn PDF documents into HTML pages for embedding on your website

Open guide

PDF to PNG

Free1 guides

Convert PDF pages to PNG images with transparency

Open PDF to PNG

Convert PDF to PNG for Presentations

Turn PDF pages into high-quality PNG images for PowerPoint and Google Slides

Open guide

PDF to Text

Free1 guides

Extract all text from a PDF into a plain text file

Open PDF to Text

Extract Text From PDF for Copying

Pull all text from a PDF so you can copy, edit, and reuse the content

Open guide

PDF to Word

Free1 guides

Convert PDF to editable Word document

Open PDF to Word

Convert PDF to Word for Editing

Turn a PDF back into an editable Word document to make changes

Open guide

PNG to PDF

Free1 guides

Convert PNG images to PDF

Open PNG to PDF

Convert PNG Images to PDF Portfolio

Combine PNG screenshots and artwork into a professional PDF portfolio

Open guide

PowerPoint to PDF

Free1 guides

Convert PowerPoint presentations to PDF

Open PowerPoint to PDF

Convert PowerPoint to PDF for Sharing

Share presentations as PDF so recipients don't need PowerPoint installed

Open guide

Convert to PDF/A

Free Account1 guides

Convert PDF to PDF/A for long-term archival compliance

Open Convert to PDF/A

Convert PDF to PDF/A for Long-Term Archiving

Create ISO-compliant PDF/A files for legal and regulatory preservation

Open guide

PDF to SVG

Free Account1 guides

Convert a PDF page to scalable SVG vector format

Open PDF to SVG

Convert PDF to SVG for Design Work

Turn PDF graphics and illustrations into editable SVG vector files

Open guide

Convert to CMYK

Pro1 guides

Convert RGB colors to CMYK for professional printing

Open Convert to CMYK

Convert PDF to CMYK for Commercial Printing

Prepare RGB PDFs for print vendors, offset presses, and more predictable ink output

Open guide

PDF to Excel

Pro1 guides

Convert PDF tables to Excel spreadsheets

Open PDF to Excel

Convert PDF Tables to Excel for Data Analysis

Extract data tables from PDF reports into editable Excel spreadsheets

Open guide

PDF to PowerPoint

Pro1 guides

Convert PDF to editable PowerPoint slides

Open PDF to PowerPoint

Convert PDF to PowerPoint for Editing

Turn PDF slides and reports into editable PowerPoint presentations

Open guide

Organize

23 guides18 tools

Merge, split, rotate, and rearrange PDF pages. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.

Merge PDF

Free4 guides

Combine multiple PDF files into a single document

Open Merge PDF

Merge PDF Files for Email Attachments

Combine multiple PDFs into one file before sending via email

Open guide

Merge PDF Files for Printing

Combine documents into a single PDF for one print job

Open guide

Merge Contracts Into One PDF Document

Combine multiple contract pages, addendums, and attachments into a single file

Open guide

Combine Scanned Pages Into One PDF

Merge individually scanned pages into a single organized PDF document

Open guide

Split PDF

Free3 guides

Split a PDF into separate pages or custom ranges

Open Split PDF

Split PDF Into Chapters or Sections

Divide a long PDF document into separate chapter files

Open guide

Split Large PDF for Email Attachments

Divide a PDF that's too large into smaller files that fit email limits

Open guide

Split PDF Into Individual Pages

Separate every page of a PDF into its own file

Open guide

Delete Pages

Free1 guides

Remove unwanted pages from a PDF document

Open Delete Pages

Delete Unwanted Pages From PDF

Remove blank pages, cover sheets, and unnecessary pages from PDF documents

Open guide

Extract Pages

Free1 guides

Extract specific pages into a new PDF

Open Extract Pages

Extract Specific Pages from a Report

Pull out the pages you need from a long report without the rest

Open guide

Page Count

Free1 guides

Quickly count the number of pages in a PDF

Open Page Count

Check PDF Page Count Before Upload

Confirm the exact page count before submitting forms, resumes, or document bundles

Open guide

Rearrange Pages

Free1 guides

Change the order of pages in your PDF

Open Rearrange Pages

Rearrange PDF Pages for Presentations

Reorder, move, and swap PDF pages to create the perfect page flow

Open guide

Reverse PDF

Free1 guides

Reverse the order of all pages in a PDF

Open Reverse PDF

Reverse PDF Page Order for Printing

Flip page order so documents stack correctly in the printer output tray

Open guide

Rotate PDF

Free1 guides

Rotate PDF pages by 90, 180, or 270 degrees

Open Rotate PDF

Rotate PDF Pages to Correct Orientation

Fix upside-down or sideways scanned PDF pages with one click

Open guide

Add Bookmarks

Free Account1 guides

Add navigational bookmarks to your PDF

Open Add Bookmarks

Add Bookmarks to a Long PDF Manual or Report

Create a clickable navigation structure for policies, manuals, handbooks, and long reports

Open guide

Duplicate Pages

Free Account1 guides

Duplicate specific pages within a PDF

Open Duplicate Pages

Duplicate PDF Pages for Forms and Handouts

Repeat selected pages when you need multiple copies of a form, worksheet, or insert

Open guide

Extract Attachments

Free Account1 guides

Extract embedded file attachments from a PDF

Open Extract Attachments

Extract Embedded Attachments from a PDF Packet

Pull out spreadsheets, images, or support files that were embedded inside a PDF container document

Open guide

Insert Blank Pages

Free Account1 guides

Add blank pages at any position in the PDF

Open Insert Blank Pages

Insert Blank Pages Between PDF Sections

Add separators for printing, chapter starts, binder preparation, or duplex layout control

Open guide

Insert from File

Free Account1 guides

Insert pages from another PDF at a specific position

Open Insert from File

Insert Pages from One PDF Into Another

Drop exhibits, appendices, and supporting pages into the right place in a document packet

Open guide

Interleave Pages

Free Account1 guides

Interleave pages from two PDFs alternately

Open Interleave Pages

Interleave Odd and Even Scans Into One PDF

Rebuild double-sided documents after scanning front and back pages separately

Open guide

Odd/Even Split

Free Account1 guides

Separate odd and even pages into two PDFs

Open Odd/Even Split

Split Odd and Even PDF Pages for Duplex Printing

Separate front and back pages when you need a controlled manual double-sided print workflow

Open guide

Remove Bookmarks

Free Account1 guides

Remove all bookmarks and table of contents from a PDF

Open Remove Bookmarks

Remove Bookmarks Before External Sharing

Clean up internal navigation structure before sending a PDF outside your team or organization

Open guide

Split by Bookmark

Free Account1 guides

Split PDF at bookmark/chapter boundaries

Open Split by Bookmark

Split PDF by Bookmarks Into Chapters

Automatically split a PDF into separate files at each bookmark or heading

Open guide

Split by Size

Free Account1 guides

Split PDF into parts under a maximum file size

Open Split by Size

Split PDF by File Size for Upload Limits

Break large PDFs into smaller parts when a portal or email system rejects the full file

Open guide

Optimize

16 guides16 tools

Compress, repair, and optimize PDF files. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.

Extract Images

Free1 guides

Extract all embedded images from a PDF

Open Extract Images

Extract Images From PDF for Design Reuse

Pull all images, photos, and graphics from a PDF document

Open guide

Extract Text

Free1 guides

Extract text content from PDF pages

Open Extract Text

Extract Text from PDF for Citation and Review

Pull clean text from reports, briefs, and contracts for quoting, review, and reuse

Open guide

Optimize PDF

Free1 guides

Optimize PDF for fast web viewing (linearize)

Open Optimize PDF

Optimize PDF for Web Viewing (Linearize)

Make PDFs load page-by-page in browsers instead of downloading completely first

Open guide

PDF Info

Free1 guides

View PDF metadata, page count, and dimensions

Open PDF Info

Check PDF Metadata and Dimensions Before Printing

Verify page size, orientation, version, and document properties before sending a PDF to print

Open guide

Remove Blank Pages

Free1 guides

Auto-detect and remove blank pages

Open Remove Blank Pages

Remove Blank Pages From Scanned PDF

Automatically detect and remove empty pages from scanned documents

Open guide

Repair PDF

Free1 guides

Fix corrupted or malformed PDF files

Open Repair PDF

Repair Corrupted PDF Files

Fix broken, damaged, or corrupted PDFs that won't open

Open guide

Remove Duplicates

Free Account1 guides

Auto-detect and remove duplicate pages from a PDF

Open Remove Duplicates

Remove Duplicate Pages from a Scanned PDF Packet

Clean repeated scan pages out of large document bundles before review, filing, or emailing

Open guide

Add Bleed

Pro1 guides

Add bleed area around pages for print finishing

Open Add Bleed

Add Bleed to a PDF Before Sending It to Press

Extend artwork past the trim edge so printed pieces avoid white borders after cutting

Open guide

Add Trim Marks

Pro1 guides

Add crop and trim marks for professional printing

Open Add Trim Marks

Add Trim Marks to a PDF for Commercial Printing

Show print vendors exactly where the final piece should be cut after production

Open guide

Downsample Images

Pro1 guides

Reduce image DPI in a PDF to shrink file size

Open Downsample Images

Downsample PDF Images for Faster Upload and Sharing

Reduce image resolution inside a PDF when the file is larger than it needs to be

Open guide

Flatten Transparency

Pro1 guides

Flatten transparency layers for print compatibility

Open Flatten Transparency

Flatten Transparency for Print Vendor Compatibility

Convert layered transparent effects into more predictable print output for older workflows and vendors

Open guide

N-Up Imposition

Pro1 guides

Place multiple pages on one sheet (2-up, 4-up, etc.)

Open N-Up Imposition

Impose PDF Pages for Multi-Up Print Layout

Arrange pages for print production so multiple document pages fit efficiently on each sheet

Open guide

Print Booklet

Pro1 guides

Rearrange pages for booklet/saddle-stitch printing

Open Print Booklet

Print a PDF as a Booklet for Handouts or Booklets

Rearrange pages for folded booklet output instead of simple one-page-per-sheet printing

Open guide

Remove Images

Pro1 guides

Remove all images from a PDF, keeping only text

Open Remove Images

Remove Images from a PDF for Text-Only Review

Strip photos and graphics when the review focus is purely on text, clauses, or page flow

Open guide

Subset Fonts

Pro1 guides

Subset embedded fonts to reduce PDF file size

Open Subset Fonts

Subset Fonts in a PDF for Smaller Delivery Files

Keep only the characters actually used so embedded fonts consume less space

Open guide

Tile Pages

Pro1 guides

Tile large pages into smaller printable sections

Open Tile Pages

Tile a Large PDF Page Across Multiple Sheets

Split oversized pages into printable sections when you need posters, plans, or wall charts from a standard printer

Open guide

AI Tools

10 guides10 tools

AI-powered document intelligence. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.

AI Classify

Pro1 guides

AI classification: contract, invoice, report, etc.

Open AI Classify

Classify Incoming Documents by Type with AI

Sort contracts, invoices, forms, IDs, and other documents before the next processing step

Open guide

AI Extract Tables

Pro1 guides

AI-powered table extraction to Excel

Open AI Extract Tables

Extract Tables from Financial or Operational PDF Reports with AI

Pull structured rows and columns from report PDFs without manual re-entry

Open guide

AI Key Terms

Pro1 guides

AI-powered key term and keyword extraction

Open AI Key Terms

AI Extract Key Terms From Contracts

Automatically identify and extract key terms, dates, and obligations from contracts

Open guide

AI OCR

Pro1 guides

AI-enhanced OCR for scanned PDF documents

Open AI OCR

AI OCR for Scanned Documents

Convert scanned PDFs and images to searchable, editable text using AI

Open guide

AI Summarize

Pro1 guides

AI-generated executive summary of your PDF

Open AI Summarize

AI Summarize PDF for Research

Get instant AI-generated summaries of long research papers and reports

Open guide

AI Compare

Enterprise1 guides

AI-powered semantic document comparison

Open AI Compare

Compare Two Documents with AI for Meaningful Changes

Go beyond raw diffs and focus on the changes that actually alter meaning, obligations, or risk

Open guide

AI Redact Suggest

Enterprise1 guides

AI-suggested redaction of sensitive content

Open AI Redact Suggest

Generate AI Redaction Suggestions for a Sensitive PDF

Identify likely PII, confidential details, and risky text before manual redaction is finalized

Open guide

AI Translate

Enterprise1 guides

Translate PDF text preserving layout

Open AI Translate

AI Translate PDF for International Business

Translate PDF documents to any language while preserving layout and formatting

Open guide

Detect Risks

Enterprise1 guides

AI risk analysis identifying problematic terms

Open Detect Risks

AI Detect Contract Risks Before Signing

Scan contracts for risky clauses, unfavorable terms, and red flags before you sign

Open guide

Extract Clauses

Enterprise1 guides

AI-powered clause extraction from contracts

Open Extract Clauses

Extract Key Clauses from a Contract PDF with AI

Pull termination, renewal, payment, liability, and other important clauses out of long agreements faster

Open guide

Security

10 guides10 tools

Encrypt, decrypt, redact, and protect PDFs. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.

Flatten PDF

Free1 guides

Flatten forms and annotations into static content

Open Flatten PDF

Flatten PDF Forms Before Submission

Convert interactive form fields to static content for permanent submission

Open guide

Protect PDF

Free1 guides

Password-protect and encrypt your PDF

Open Protect PDF

Password Protect Confidential PDF Documents

Encrypt sensitive business documents, contracts, and financials with AES-256

Open guide

Unlock PDF

Free1 guides

Remove password protection from a PDF

Open Unlock PDF

Unlock PDF to Enable Editing and Printing

Remove editing and printing restrictions from password-protected PDFs you own

Open guide

Remove JavaScript

Free Account1 guides

Strip all JavaScript from a PDF for security

Open Remove JavaScript

Remove JavaScript from an Untrusted PDF

Strip embedded script behavior from downloaded PDFs before opening or sharing them

Open guide

Remove Links

Free Account1 guides

Remove all hyperlinks from a PDF document

Open Remove Links

Remove Links from a PDF Before External Sharing

Strip clickable URLs and document links when a clean or controlled outbound copy is required

Open guide

Sanitize PDF

Free Account1 guides

Remove hidden data, scripts, and metadata for safe sharing

Open Sanitize PDF

Sanitize PDF Before Sharing Externally

Remove hidden data, scripts, and metadata before sending PDFs to third parties

Open guide

Set Permissions

Free Account1 guides

Set granular document permissions (print, copy, edit)

Open Set Permissions

Set PDF Permissions for Distribution

Control who can print, edit, copy, or annotate your PDF documents

Open guide

Verify Signatures

Free Account1 guides

Verify digital signatures in a PDF

Open Verify Signatures

Verify PDF Digital Signature Validity

Check if a digitally signed PDF is authentic and hasn't been tampered with

Open guide

Redact PDF

Pro1 guides

Permanently black out sensitive text

Open Redact PDF

Redact Sensitive Information From Legal PDFs

Permanently remove confidential text, names, and numbers from legal documents

Open guide

Auto-Redact PII

Enterprise1 guides

Auto-detect and redact emails, phone numbers, SSNs

Open Auto-Redact PII

Auto-Redact PII for GDPR and Privacy Compliance

Automatically detect and redact personal data like SSNs, emails, and phone numbers

Open guide

Sign

8 guides6 tools

Digital signatures and timestamps. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.

Add Signature Field

Pro2 guides

Add empty digital signature fields to a PDF for recipients to sign

Open Add Signature Field

Sign PDF Online — Add Your Signature to Any PDF

Add electronic signatures to PDF documents without printing or scanning

Open guide

Add Signature Fields to PDF Contracts

Insert digital signature fields into contracts for electronic signing

Open guide

Digital Sign

Enterprise2 guides

Digitally sign a PDF with a certificate — legally binding and tamper-evident

Open Digital Sign

Digitally Sign NDA Documents

Apply legally binding digital signatures to non-disclosure agreements

Open guide

Digitally Sign Lease Agreements

Execute lease and rental agreements with legally binding digital signatures

Open guide

Add Timestamp

Pro1 guides

Add a trusted timestamp to a PDF document

Open Add Timestamp

Add a Timestamp to a PDF for Proof of Issuance

Attach a time-based proof marker when the document must show when it was created or finalized

Open guide

Remove Signatures

Pro1 guides

Remove all digital signatures from a PDF

Open Remove Signatures

Remove Signatures from a PDF Before Template Reuse

Strip existing signature marks when an old signed file is being repurposed as a fresh working template

Open guide

Validate Timestamp

Pro1 guides

Validate the timestamp on a signed PDF

Open Validate Timestamp

Validate a PDF Timestamp Before Accepting the Record

Confirm the document’s time proof before using it in compliance, archive, or review workflows

Open guide

Certify PDF

Enterprise1 guides

Certify a PDF with a digital certificate

Open Certify PDF

Certify PDF for Contract Authentication

Add a certification signature to verify document authenticity and detect tampering

Open guide

Forms

7 guides7 tools

Create, fill, and manage PDF forms. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.

Detect Form Fields

Free Account1 guides

Detect and list all fillable form fields in a PDF

Open Detect Form Fields

Detect PDF Form Fields Before Bulk Automation

List every field name and type before exporting, importing, or auto-filling a form

Open guide

Export Form Data

Free Account1 guides

Export form field data as JSON or structured format

Open Export Form Data

Export PDF Form Data to Review Responses

Pull submitted field values out of a filled form so teams can audit, sort, or reuse the answers

Open guide

Fill Form

Free Account1 guides

Detect and fill PDF form fields

Open Fill Form

Fill Out PDF Forms Online

Complete PDF forms with text, checkboxes, and signatures directly in your browser

Open guide

Flatten Forms Only

Free Account1 guides

Flatten form fields while keeping annotations intact

Open Flatten Forms Only

Flatten Filled PDF Forms Before Archive or Delivery

Turn interactive form fields into fixed page content so the final version cannot be edited casually

Open guide

Import Form Data

Free Account1 guides

Import and fill form data from JSON into a PDF

Open Import Form Data

Import PDF Form Data Into Standardized Forms

Populate repeated PDF forms with known field values instead of filling each one by hand

Open guide

Reset PDF Form

Free Account1 guides

Clear all form field values in a PDF

Open Reset PDF Form

Reset a PDF Form Before Sending It to the Next Recipient

Clear old field values from a reused form so each recipient starts with a clean copy

Open guide

Create PDF Form

Pro1 guides

Add fillable form fields to any PDF document

Open Create PDF Form

Create PDF Form for Surveys and Applications

Build fillable PDF forms with text fields, checkboxes, dropdowns, and signatures

Open guide

Accessibility

5 guides5 tools

PDF/UA compliance and accessibility tools. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.

Accessibility Tags

Pro1 guides

Add structure tags for PDF/UA compliance

Open Accessibility Tags

Make PDF Accessible for ADA/WCAG Compliance

Add tags, alt text, and reading order to PDFs for screen reader accessibility

Open guide

Add Alt Text

Pro1 guides

Auto-generate alt text for images in a PDF

Open Add Alt Text

Add Alt Text to a PDF for Accessibility Review

Describe images and non-text elements so assistive technologies can interpret the document better

Open guide

Check Contrast

Pro1 guides

Check text-to-background contrast for WCAG compliance

Open Check Contrast

Check PDF Color Contrast for Readability

Verify text-to-background contrast ratios meet WCAG accessibility standards

Open guide

Set Reading Order

Pro1 guides

Set logical reading order for screen readers

Open Set Reading Order

Set PDF Reading Order for Screen Readers

Define the logical reading order of PDF content for assistive technology

Open guide

Validate Compliance

Pro1 guides

Validate PDF against PDF/A or PDF/UA standards

Open Validate Compliance

Validate PDF Compliance for Regulatory Submission

Check PDFs against PDF/A, PDF/X, and accessibility standards before submission

Open guide

Analyze

4 guides4 tools

Inspect fonts, colors, and file structure. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.

Color Analysis

Free Account1 guides

Analyze color spaces and profiles used in a PDF

Open Color Analysis

Analyze PDF Colors Before Print Handoff

Inspect document color usage before commercial printing, brand review, or production approval

Open guide

File Size Breakdown

Free Account1 guides

Analyze PDF file size by component (images, fonts, etc.)

Open File Size Breakdown

Analyze What Makes a PDF File Large

Break down the file size so you know whether images, fonts, attachments, or structure are causing the problem

Open guide

List Fonts

Free Account1 guides

List all fonts used in a PDF document

Open List Fonts

List Fonts Used in a PDF for Brand or Compliance Review

Identify embedded typefaces before print, archive, or brand-governance checks

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Preflight Check

Pro1 guides

Pre-press preflight check for print readiness

Open Preflight Check

Run a Preflight Check Before Print or Submission

Catch structural, compliance, or production issues before a PDF goes to a client, portal, or press

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Batch

4 guides4 tools

Process multiple files at once. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.

Batch Compress

Pro1 guides

Compress multiple PDFs at once

Open Batch Compress

Batch Compress PDFs for Storage Savings

Compress hundreds of PDF files at once to reduce storage costs

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Batch Convert

Pro1 guides

Convert multiple PDFs to another format at once

Open Batch Convert

Batch Convert PDFs for Document Migration

Convert entire document libraries from PDF to Word, Excel, or image formats

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Batch Watermark

Pro1 guides

Add watermarks to multiple PDFs at once

Open Batch Watermark

Batch Watermark PDFs for Brand Protection

Apply consistent watermarks across all your PDF documents in one operation

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Workflow Pipeline

Enterprise1 guides

Chain multiple tools into a multi-step pipeline

Open Workflow Pipeline

Automate Repetitive PDF Workflows for Operations Teams

Chain compress, watermark, redact, and convert steps into one repeatable document pipeline

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Compare

3 guides3 tools

Compare PDFs side by side. Browse the tools and workflow guides below to jump straight into the exact task.

Compare Text

Pro1 guides

Side-by-side text comparison of two PDFs

Open Compare Text

Compare Contract Revisions Side by Side

Highlight additions, deletions, and wording changes across two contract versions

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Diff Report

Pro1 guides

Generate a detailed diff report between two PDFs

Open Diff Report

Generate a PDF Diff Report for Document Review

Create a structured change report so reviewers can inspect differences more systematically

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Visual Compare

Pro1 guides

Pixel-level visual comparison of two PDFs

Open Visual Compare

Visually Compare Two PDF Design Versions

Spot layout, image, and styling changes that text-only comparison can miss

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