How-To Guides

ChatGPT can do all sorts of amazing things. But can it read a PDF? Short answer: yes. In this article, we’ll show you how, and so much more.

Need to scan books, magazines, or office docs into a single PDF file? We’ll show you how on Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and more using free software.

Struggling to convert PDF tables to Word? Copy-paste methods often ruin formatting, but there’s a better way to get polished results.

Can you edit a secured PDF? Yes—and in this article, we’ll explain how to remove security from a PDF so you can edit it.

Convert PDF text to Word quickly and accurately with Smallpdf. Keep your layout, fonts, and images exactly as they appear in the original.

Want to create bookmarks and navigate your PDF documents—without Adobe? We’ll show you how to do it for free on Mac and Windows.

Do a strikethrough in PDF the easy way with Smallpdf. Edit, proofread, or mark up your files online in seconds, with full security and zero installs.

Create a link to a PDF in seconds. Skip the hassle of attachments—share, embed, or link your PDF effortlessly with these simple methods from Smallpdf.

Can’t print a locked PDF document? We’ll show you how to unlock, convert, and re-secure it safely with Smallpdf’s quick, simple online tools.

Modify PDFs on Mac for free with quick tools like Preview and Smallpdf to edit, merge, organize, and remove pages from your files without downloads.

Create a ZIP file from a PDF in seconds. Compress, bundle, and share documents securely across devices with Smallpdf’s simple online tools.

When you need to convert HTML to PDF without the hassle, there's no simpler way than using your favorite browser, and maybe Microsoft Word.

Convert Word to PDF without changing fonts in seconds. Simple, secure, and free with Smallpdf—no installs, sign-ups, or formatting issues ever.

Convert PDF bank statements to CSV format in seconds—and for free—with Smallpdf. It’s fast, secure, and accurate. No signups or installs needed.

Scrub metadata from your PDFs fast with Smallpdf or other tools. Remove hidden info, like author names, dates, and keywords. Keep your files private.

Easily add checkboxes to PDFs for forms, surveys, or quick checklists for free with Smallpdf—on any device—or with Preview on macOS.

You can embed your email in a PDF so readers can click once to email you. It’s simple and takes only a few minutes with Smallpdf and Word.

Need to compress PDF to 1MB? Upload your file to Smallpdf, pick Basic Compression, and download a high-quality PDF under 1 MB—fast, free, no signup.

Here's how to change margins in a PDF by converting it to Word, adjusting the layout, and saving it back to PDF for a clean, print-ready file.

Convert Kindle to PDF in minutes using Calibre and Smallpdf. Keep every page sharp, readable, and ready to share—with no cost or installs required.

URL to PDF conversion is quick and easy—no extra tools needed. Save any webpage as a PDF straight from your browser in just a few clicks.

Learn how to zip multiple PDF files into one folder—and when merging them into a single document makes more sense for sharing or storage.

Links in PDF not working? Fix them fast with Smallpdf, and make sure every PDF you send or share stays clickable, clear, and easy to open.

Edit existing text in PDFs on your iPhone—without switching to a computer. Use built-in tools, free apps, or online editors like Smallpdf.