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71 published guides
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How to save the pictures inside a PDF

Choose the PDF and select the source pages. Start with the page that contains the picture you need. Download PNG images separately or use the ZIP for the collection.

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How to make a simple PDF from local HTML

Paste the HTML into the workspace or choose one local HTML file. Start with a small document so you can check how its headings, lists and tables are laid out. Create the PDF and check the resulting pages before downloading.

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How to permanently redact a private area in a PDF

Open a copy of the PDF and find every page containing information you need to remove. The tool does not automatically identify private details for you. Download the new file and inspect every page, including pages where you did not draw a box.

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How to save PDF pages as JPG, PNG or TIFF images

Choose an unlocked PDF and inspect the page thumbnails. Select all pages, a page number or a range, depending on what you want to save. Convert one page or the selection, then wait for the image previews.

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How to compare modern image formats before downloading

Choose still images in JPEG, PNG, WebP or AVIF. Decide whether you want to keep their format or try a different one. Review the before/after comparison and real file sizes, then download files or a ZIP.

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How to remove comments and highlights from a PDF

Choose the PDF and inspect the marks. A highlight made by a PDF annotation is different from a colored patch already printed into a scanned page. Open the output and inspect both the cleaned pages and any form or link you meant to retain.

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How to split a PDF into the parts you need

Choose one PDF in Split PDF. Wait for the thumbnails, then decide whether you want separate pages, regular intervals or your own groups. For custom ranges, follow the example shown beside the range field: commas make separate PDFs, while + joins selections within one part. Create the split files when the labels look right.

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How to add page numbers to a PDF

Choose the PDF and decide where the new numbers will fit. Check pages that already have a footer or a printed page number. Use Add page numbers and inspect the result.

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How to put several PDFs into one file

Open Merge PDF and add the PDFs or images you need. Use Files view to arrange whole documents, or Pages view when you need to work on individual pages. Keep Original layout for mixed page sizes. Choose A4 or Letter only when you want the pages fitted onto that paper size, then create the merged PDF.

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