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How to Compress a PDF to Reduce File Size (Free)
Make a heavy PDF small enough to email. How compression works, the quality trade-off, and how to shrink a whole batch at once.
Read guideHow to Convert a PDF to Images (JPG or PNG, Free)
Export PDF pages as images for slides, the web or previews. How to choose JPG vs PNG, set the resolution, and convert a whole batch.
Read guideHow to Merge PDF Files Into One (Free, No Upload)
Combine a stack of PDFs into one tidy file. How to order the documents, keep quality, and merge privately in your browser.
Read guideHow to Password-Protect a PDF (Free, Private)
Lock a PDF with a password and control printing, copying and editing. User vs owner passwords explained, and how to protect a batch at once.
Read guideHow to Sign a PDF for Free (Draw, Type or Upload)
Add your signature to a PDF without printing and scanning. Draw, type or upload it, place it on any page, and download.
Read guideHow to Split a PDF (Extract or Delete Pages, Free)
Pull specific pages out of a PDF, or break one document into separate files. How to use page ranges and pick the right output.
Read guideHow to Unlock a PDF (Remove a Password, Free)
Take the password off a PDF you're allowed to open. Which password to enter, what this won't do, and how to unlock a batch at once.
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