Practical guides for your PDFs
Clear, concrete articles on compressing, merging, splitting, converting, and signing your PDFs, and on creating invoices, quotes, resumes, cover letters, and QR codes, with no unnecessary jargon.
How to Compress a PDF for Free
Shrink a PDF's file size without losing quality, directly in your browser, before sending it by email.
Read the articleHow to Merge Several PDFs Into One
Combine a resume, cover letter, invoices, or scans into a single PDF document, in the order you choose.
Read the articleHow to Split a PDF for Free
Split a long PDF into several files, or extract only the pages you need.
Read the articleHow to Convert a PDF to JPG
Turn every page of a PDF into a downloadable JPG image, ready to drop into a presentation or website.
Read the articleHow to Sign a PDF Online for Free
Add your signature to a contract or a quote with no printing or scanning, directly from your browser.
Read the articleHow to Create a Professional Invoice for Free
Whether you bill one client a month or twenty, a clear invoice gets you paid faster. Here is what to include, what to avoid, and how to produce a clean PDF in a few minutes.
Read the articleHow to Write a Freelance Quote That Wins the Job
A good quote does two jobs at once: it tells the client exactly what they will get, and it protects you from misunderstandings later. Here is how to write one.
Read the articleHow to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Read
A recruiter may spend less than a minute on your letter. Here is how to structure it so that the first lines earn the rest of their attention.
Read the articleHow to Build a Clear One-Page Resume
Recruiters scan resumes in seconds. A clean, well-ordered page makes the information they need easy to find, and that is what gets you the interview.
Read the articleHow to Make a QR Code and Use It Well
A QR code takes about a minute to create, but a poorly made one can fail to scan. Here is how to make one that works on every phone.
Read the articleHow to Remove Pages From a PDF
A blank page from the scanner, an outdated appendix, a duplicate: here is how to take them out of a PDF by simply clicking on thumbnails.
Read the articleHow to Compare Two PDF Versions and Spot Every Change
When a document comes back with changes, you should not have to read both versions word by word. Here is how to see exactly what is different.
Read the articleHow to Compress an Image Without Visibly Losing Quality
Photos from a phone are often several megabytes. Here is how to shrink them to a fraction of the size while keeping them looking good.
Read the articleHow to Turn Photos Into a Single PDF Document
A form that accepts only one file, a set of receipts, a portfolio: here is how to turn a handful of photos into one tidy PDF.
Read the articleHow to Extract Text and Tables From a PDF
You have the PDF, but not the original file. Here is how to get the text, and even the tables, back into a format you can edit.
Read the articleHow to Edit Text in a PDF Without Converting It
A misspelled name, a missing reference number, an out-of-date detail: you do not need the original file to make small changes to a PDF.
Read the articleHow to Convert Word, Excel, and Text Files to PDF Cleanly
A PDF looks the same on every screen, which is exactly why it is the format to send. Here is how to convert Word, Excel, and text files without surprises.
Read the articlePDF or Word: Which Format Should You Send?
Choosing the wrong format can cost you an interview or a signature. Here is a simple way to decide between PDF and Word every time.
Read the articleHow to Get a File Under the Size Limit of an Online Form
The form says the file is too large and the deadline is today. Here is a calm, step by step way to get under the limit without ruining the document.
Read the articleHow to Protect Your Privacy When Using Online PDF Tools
Contracts, ID cards, and invoices are not casual files. Before you drop one into a website, here is how to tell where it actually goes.
Read the articleThe Document Checklist for a Job Application
Many applications are lost to small details: a wrong file, a heavy attachment, a messy order. Use this checklist to send a clean, complete application.
Read the articleQuote, Invoice, or Receipt: What Is the Difference?
They look similar, but a quote, an invoice, and a receipt each play a different role. Knowing when to use which keeps your paperwork clean and your clients confident.
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