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Password-protect your Word document in seconds. Or use Smallpdf’s online Protect PDF tool for stronger encryption and easier sharing.

Easily convert handwritten notes into editable text you can format—ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to save time typing.

Free PDF Maker. Upload Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or image files and instantly create high-quality PDFs—no signup, no watermark, no installation.

Create PDF files online in seconds from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, and more. No installs, no hassle, just fast and free conversions.

Convert JPG to Excel in seconds using Smallpdf. Turn scans or photos into fully editable spreadsheets—fast, accurate, and without the fuss.

To merge JPG files into a PDF, simply upload your images to our free online converter, arrange them in order, and download the combined PDF file.

Learn how to translate PDFs to and from any language online. Translate a full document or get a summary in seconds. It’s free, with no account signup.

Need to convert PPT to JPG online? Use a fast, free tool to turn PowerPoint slides into JPGs with no signup or software installation required.

Convert Word to Excel online for free - no formatting drama, no copy-paste. Just clean, editable spreadsheets in seconds with our simple tool.

Unlock PDF files in seconds using Smallpdf. Remove passwords and permission restrictions with our simple online tool—no installs, no headaches

Need a PDF page as a PNG you can drop into slides or emails? Convert PDF to PNG for free using built-in apps on Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Need to split a doc for email, uploads, or sharing? We’ll show you how to split PDFs and other files into smaller parts online, fast and secure.

Need a JPEG under 50 KB for a form or upload? Follow the current Smallpdf workflow to compress fast, control quality, and export back to JPG.

Seeing white borders on every print? We’ll help you prep a full-bleed PDF and set borderless printing correctly so your pages reach the edge.

Want video inside your PDF without playback issues? Add a thumbnail, link, or QR code with Smallpdf so it works everywhere.

You can sign a PDF from your email by uploading the attachment to Smallpdf’s Sign PDF, adding your signature, and saving it for reply.

Convert PowerPoint slides into editable Word handouts in minutes. Use Smallpdf online or PowerPoint’s built-in export, with formatting tips and fixes.

Need to swap a name, date, or clause in a PDF fast? We’ll help you find the text, update it safely, and keep the layout looking like nothing changed.

You need to show edits on a PDF fast. We help you redline every change clearly, share it, and keep your review process on track.

Need to remove a signature from a PDF online? We’ll help you delete it safely, even if the file is restricted, so you can share a clean, updated copy.

Want to translate your entire Google Sheet? Here’s how to do it easily without breaking your layout or formulas.

Discover the most common technical documents that require translation and how to convert them accurately while preserving clarity.

You’ve been asked to submit an official translation—but you're not sure what that means, who provides it, or if your translated file will be accepted.

Fix disappearing PDF text fast with simple solutions, from switching viewers to fixing fonts, plus ways to prevent missing text in future PDFs.