How-To Guides

Stuck with a read-only PDF you need to update today? We’ll show you how to unlock it, edit it, and save a clean copy in minutes. All online and free.

Seeing squares instead of text in a PDF? Fix missing fonts fast, prevent it next time, and keep your layout readable across devices and printers.

Need to create a PDF people can read but not change? Lock it down with flattening or password permissions in Smallpdf, then share it without worrying.

Need a purchase order PDF that’s clear, signable, and secure? Create it in minutes, then convert, fill, and share it online without layout changes.

Frustrated by PDF text that won’t wrap or gets cut off? Use Smallpdf Edit PDF to add clean line breaks, fix overflow, and save a readable file.

Submitting non-English documents to USCIS? To avoid delays, you’ll need a complete certified English translation with the right certification.

Text vanishing from your PDFs? Here’s why it happens during Word, Excel, and PowerPoint conversions, plus fixes that keep your layout intact.

Need a summary invoice fast? Upload your invoice to Smallpdf AI PDF Summarizer and pull totals, dates, and vendor details without reading every line.

Turn paper invoices into tidy PDFs using your phone or scanner. Then, clean them up, protect sensitive details, and send them with confidence.

Need to sign a PDF file on Mac today? Preview makes it quick, and we’ll show you the best way to add a signature that looks right and saves properly.

Learn how to quickly delete signature images from PDFs in 5 simple methods. Plus, get troubleshooting tips for locked or protected documents.

Need a transparent stamp that won’t block text? Learn how to add a clear PNG stamp to your PDF in minutes and keep your layout clean and readable.

Need a notarized PDF but can’t get to an office? Remote online notarization (RON) lets you meet a notary by video, then download a sealed PDF.

Learn when courts require certified legal translations, who can provide them, and how Smallpdf can help you understand documents before certification.

Learn how to add background images to any PDF in just a few clicks using free online tools. It’s fast, and perfect for logos, photos, and graphics.

Business document translation keeps work moving across languages. Here’s how to translate clearly, keep your layout, and share with confidence.

Learn how to copy symbols from PDFs without getting boxes or random characters. Plus, learn reliable fixes for math, currency, and special symbols.

Need to export PDF to Word for free on Mac? Convert a PDF to DOCX in minutes, keep formatting, and use OCR for scans when text won’t copy.

Need your JPG under 200 KB today? Compress it online in minutes, keep it readable, and upload with confidence. Fast, free, with no sign-up to start.

Certified, notarized, sworn. These labels decide if your paperwork gets accepted. Here’s how to choose the right translation and stay on schedule.

Need to sign a PDF fast? Add a signature image in minutes, place it cleanly on the page, and download a signed PDF that’s ready to send.

Turn Excel spreadsheets into shareable JPG images in seconds with three simple methods. No sign-ups needed. Just drag, drop, and download.

Need to edit a PDF in Word? Convert PDF to DOCX online in seconds, keep your layout, and use OCR for scanned pages so you can edit everything.

Need to turn a PDF into a writable document fast? Add text, signatures, and form fields online with Smallpdf, then download a clean copy.