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Straightforward, step-by-step guides for the PDF tasks people actually run into.

How to Merge PDF Files for Free (No Watermark, No Sign-Up)

Step-by-step guide to combining multiple PDFs into one file for free, without installing software, creating an account, or uploading anything.

How PDF compression actually works, when it helps, and how to shrink a file size without making it unreadable.

How to add a real password to a PDF using standard AES encryption, for free, without uploading the file anywhere.

How to turn a PDF into an editable Word document for free, what to expect from the conversion, and when it works best.

How OCR turns a scanned document into a searchable, selectable PDF, and how to run it for free without uploading the file.

How to remove a password from a PDF you already have the password for, for free, without uploading the file.

A practical roundup of the PDF tools most people actually need — merging, compressing, converting, and securing files — all free and watermark-free.