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Guides, tutorials, and tips for working with PDF files

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Guide

How to Merge PDF Files — Complete Guide

Combine multiple PDFs into one document. Three methods compared with step-by-step instructions.

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Guide

How to Compress PDF Without Losing Quality

Reduce PDF file size while keeping text sharp and images clear. Practical tips for email and web.

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Comparison

7 Best Free PDF Tools — Honest Comparison

We tested the most popular options and compared features, privacy, speed, and limitations.

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Guide

How to Split a PDF Into Individual Pages

Extract specific pages or split an entire document. Perfect for contracts, textbooks, and reports.

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Guide

How to Convert JPG to PDF

Turn photos and images into professional PDF documents. Combine multiple images into one file.

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Guide

How to Convert PDF to JPG Images

Extract PDF pages as high-quality images for sharing, presentations, or editing.

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Tips

How to Rotate PDF Pages — Fix Sideways PDFs

Correct page orientation for scanned documents, phone captures, and mixed-orientation files.

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Guide

How to Remove Pages from a PDF

Delete unwanted pages — blank scans, outdated sections, or confidential content.

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Security

How to Password Protect a PDF

Encrypt sensitive documents without uploading them anywhere. Best practices for sharing.

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Security

PDF Privacy: Why Your Files Should Never Leave Your Device

Understanding the risks of server-based tools and the benefits of client-side processing.

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Tips

How to Combine Scanned Documents Into One PDF

Merge scans and phone photos into organized PDF documents. Tips for better quality.

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Tips

How to Reduce PDF File Size for Email

Your PDF is too large to send? Here are practical solutions that work with every email provider.

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Comparison

How to Edit PDFs Without Adobe Acrobat

Free alternatives for every common PDF task. Save $276/year without losing functionality.

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Workflow

Essential PDF Tools Every Student Needs

Free tools for merging assignments, compressing submissions, and organizing study materials.

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Workflow

How to Organize PDF Files Like a Pro

A complete professional workflow for managing, optimizing, and securing PDF documents.