Tool Guide

Find the right PDF tool.

Start with what you want to do. Follow a common workflow, or look up any tool and see when to use it.

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Four jobs you can do today

Combine your pages in order, number the bundle, then give readers a way to jump to each section.

Shrink one PDF. If you can send it in parts, split it by maximum file size instead.

Straighten photos into a PDF. Then recognize the text so you can find or copy it.

Remove confidential details from the copy you’ll share. Add a password if you also need to control who opens it.

Tool directory

Organize and prepare8 tools

Assemble a document, choose the pages you need, or change how they’re laid out.

Merge PDF: Put reports, exhibits, or chapters into one PDF. Drag files or pages into order before saving.
Split PDF: Split by range, fixed page count, bookmarks, or maximum file size. Use file size when each part must fit an upload limit.
Organize PDF: Drag pages into order, rotate a sideways page, or remove an unwanted sheet before exporting.
Rotate PDF: Turn sideways pages or mirror them horizontally or vertically. Apply changes to individual pages or a batch.
Extract Pages: Copy selected pages into a new PDF or save them separately. Your source file stays unchanged.
Remove Pages: Pick the pages you want to delete, then save a copy with the remaining pages.
Crop PDF: Drag a crop box around the area you want to keep. Cropping hides content outside the box; use Redact PDF to remove sensitive content.
PDF Page Layout: Change paper size, orientation, or margins. Fit or stretch the original content without turning it.

Edit, review and sign8 tools

Make corrections, prepare a review copy, or add a signature.

Edit PDF: Edit supported text in place or add text, images, shapes, links, and drawings. Scanned text is part of an image.
Annotate PDF: Add highlights or comments, edit existing annotations, or remove markup before sharing a clean copy.
Edit PDF Bookmarks: Add a table of contents in the PDF sidebar. Set page destinations and reorder or nest entries.
Compare PDF: Compare two versions, see changed or missing pages, and review text and visual differences.
Add Page Numbers: Choose a starting number, position, and format such as “Page 1 of 10.”
Add Header & Footer: Add a title, filename, or page number to the top or bottom. Preview the placement before saving.
Add Watermark: Place a text or image watermark. Choose its position, opacity, size, and the pages it should appear on.
Sign PDF: Place a drawn, typed, or image signature. If you have a supported certificate file, use certificate signing.

Work with forms and text5 tools

Find information, fill in forms, and bring text out of a PDF.

Fill PDF Forms: Fill standard interactive fields, including checkboxes and choices, then save a finished copy.
Create Fillable Forms: Place interactive text fields or checkboxes on a PDF so someone else can fill it in.
Search Inside PDF: Search a PDF for a word or phrase, jump to matches, and refine by case or whole word.
PDF to Markdown: Pull selectable text into Markdown or plain text for notes or reuse. Run OCR first if the PDF is a scan.
Edit PDF Metadata: Update the document’s title, author, subject, keywords, or dates before you share it.

Convert and scan to PDF6 tools

Turn documents, photos, slides, spreadsheets, or web content into a PDF.

Word to PDF: Convert a Word document to PDF. Use the quick route for everyday DOCX files or the advanced option for complex or legacy documents.
PowerPoint to PDF: Make a shareable PDF from slides. The advanced converter supports speaker notes and legacy presentations.
Excel to PDF: Save a workbook as a PDF. Review sheet choices and print layout before exporting.
JPG to PDF: Arrange images into PDF pages. Choose page size, margins, orientation, and how each image fits.
Scan to PDF: Capture several pages or import photos. Adjust the crop, straighten the page, and choose a filter before saving.
Web / HTML to PDF: Preview HTML files, pasted HTML, or supported public URLs. Choose a paper size and print options before saving.

Convert from PDF5 tools

Take pages, slides, and data into the format you need next.

PDF to JPG: Render selected pages as images or extract embedded pictures. Choose the image format and resolution.
PDF to Word: Recover text and tables in a Word document, or use a visual layout when page appearance matters more.
PDF to PowerPoint: Turn PDF pages into slides. Choose editable text and artwork, or preserve the page as an image.
PDF to Excel: Recover table rows, columns, and numbers into a spreadsheet. Check the result against the source when the layout is complex.
PDF to PDF/A: Create a visual PDF/A-1b or PDF/A-2b copy for long-term storage. Keep the source if you need selectable text or interactive forms.

Reduce, repair and protect6 tools

Make a file easier to share, search, or open safely.

Compress PDF: Choose between file size and image detail. Use the target size option when there’s a specific limit to meet.
OCR PDF: Recognize text in scanned pages. Choose a language and save a PDF you can search or copy from.
Repair PDF: Try repairing a PDF that won’t open. When the structure can’t be rebuilt, visual recovery may still save readable pages.
Protect PDF: Require a password to open a PDF, or set permissions for actions such as printing and copying.
Unlock PDF: Remove reader restrictions from PDFs that open freely. If a file requires a password to open, enter the password you have permission to use.
Redact PDF: Mark sensitive areas and export a new PDF with the marked content removed. The output is image-only, so review it before sharing.