#tutorials

How to Merge PDF Files Online (Free, Private, No Upload)

A step-by-step guide to merging PDF files in your browser using PDFPuddle. Combine multiple PDFs into one document — completely private.

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How to Split a PDF: Extract Pages or Whole Sections

Split a PDF into individual pages or extract specific page ranges. PDFPuddle runs in your browser — no server, no signup.

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How to Compress a PDF Without Losing Quality

Reduce PDF file size for email, storage, or upload limits. PDFPuddle compresses PDFs in your browser using lossless object-stream optimization.

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How to Convert PDF to Word for Editing

Extract text from any PDF into an editable text file ready for Word, Google Docs, or any text editor. Browser-based, completely private.

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How to Convert PDF Tables to Excel (CSV)

Pull data out of PDFs into a CSV spreadsheet you can open in Excel, Google Sheets, or Numbers. Private, in-browser conversion.

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How to Sign a PDF with a Drawn Signature

Add a handwritten electronic signature to any PDF in seconds. Free, private, no account needed. Works on mobile too.

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How to Edit PDFs Without Adobe Acrobat

Add text, annotations, and overlays to any PDF without paying for Acrobat. PDFPuddle's editor runs in your browser.

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How to Convert JPG to PDF (Single or Multiple Images)

Turn JPG, PNG, or any image into a PDF — combine multiple photos into one document. Browser-based and instant.

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How to Convert PDF Pages to JPG Images

Render PDF pages as high-resolution JPG or PNG images for embedding, social media, or further editing.

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How to Add a Watermark to a PDF

Stamp CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, or any custom text across every page of a PDF with control over opacity and angle.

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How to Rotate PDF Pages (Fix Sideways Scans)

Rotate PDF pages 90°, 180°, or 270° to fix scans that came out sideways or upside down. Lossless, instant, in-browser.

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How to Reorder, Rearrange, and Delete PDF Pages

Restructure a PDF's pages with simple comma-separated notation. Reorder, delete, and rebuild PDFs in seconds.

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How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF

Stamp page numbers onto every page of a PDF with control over position, starting number, and font size.

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How to Redact a PDF (Permanently Remove Sensitive Info)

Permanently black out confidential data in a PDF. PDFPuddle draws opaque rectangles into the page content — not a removable layer.

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How to Password-Protect a PDF Before Sharing

Add password protection to a PDF to prevent unauthorized viewing. Encrypt sensitive documents before email or cloud storage.

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How to Remove a Password from a PDF (You Have)

Remove password protection from a PDF you have the password for. PDFPuddle decrypts client-side — never uploads your file.

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How to OCR a PDF (Make Scanned Documents Searchable)

Extract text from scanned PDFs that contain images instead of selectable text. Make documents searchable, copyable, and AI-ready.

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How to Translate a PDF (Privately)

Extract text from a PDF for translation in Google Translate, DeepL, or any service. Keep the original document private.

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How to Summarize a PDF Using AI

Extract text from a long PDF and feed it to ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for instant summarization. A practical workflow.

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How to Compare Two PDFs (Spot Changes Between Versions)

Render two versions of a PDF side by side at high resolution to spot differences. Useful for contract revisions and document proofing.

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How to Crop PDF Pages and Trim Margins

Remove excess white space, trim margins, or crop a PDF to a specific size. Lossless, in-browser, instant.

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How to Repair a Corrupted PDF File

Recover content from damaged PDFs that won't open. PDFPuddle re-parses and re-serializes broken files to recover what's recoverable.

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How to Scan Documents to PDF Using Your Phone

Turn phone photos of documents into clean multi-page PDFs. No dedicated scanner app required.

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How to Convert HTML and Web Content to PDF

Turn HTML markup, web snippets, or .html files into clean PDFs. Useful for archiving emails, reports, and rendered templates.

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How to Convert Word to PDF (Without Microsoft Office)

Convert .docx, .doc, or .txt files to PDF directly in your browser. No Microsoft Word installation required.

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How to Convert PowerPoint to PDF for Sharing

Turn .pptx presentations into PDFs that display identically on every device. Browser-based, no PowerPoint required.

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How to Convert Excel to PDF for Reports

Turn .xlsx, .xls, or CSV spreadsheets into PDF documents that lock formatting and prevent accidental edits.

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How to Convert PDF Pages to PowerPoint Slides

Render PDF pages as high-resolution slide images for import into PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Keynote.

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How to Get a PDF Under 25MB for Email

Three techniques for shrinking large PDFs to fit Gmail, Outlook, and other email attachment limits.

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How to Edit Word Documents Without Microsoft Word

Open and edit .docx files in your browser without installing Office. Useful for Chromebooks, shared computers, and quick edits.

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How to Edit PowerPoint Presentations in a Browser

Edit .pptx files without PowerPoint installed. Make slide edits on Chromebooks, mobile, or shared devices.

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