PDFTools FAQ

Explore the latest tips, tutorials, and updates about PDF tools. Learn how to convert, edit, and organize PDFs like a pro.

General Questions

Is PDFEquips really completely free?

Yes! All tools are 100% free forever - no trials, subscriptions, or hidden costs.

Do I need to create an account?

No registration required. Use tools immediately without signing up.

What file sizes are supported?

No limits! Process files of any size for free.

How long are my files stored?

Files auto-delete after 2 hours. We never store your data permanently.

Is my data secure?

Yes! SSL encryption protects all file transfers.

What browsers are supported?

Works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera.

Do you offer customer support?

Free 24/7 support via email at help@pdfequips.com.

Can I use this commercially?

Yes! Free for personal and business use.

Is there a mobile app?

Yes! Free iOS/Android apps with full features.

How do you stay free?

Community-supported through optional donations.

Conversion Questions

How to convert PDF to Word?

Upload PDF > Select "PDF to Word" > Convert > Download. Free!

Can I convert scanned PDFs to text?

Yes! Free OCR converts scanned docs to editable text.

How to convert Excel to PDF?

Upload Excel file > Choose "Excel to PDF" > Convert instantly.

Does PDF to PowerPoint preserve animations?

Yes! Converts slides with full formatting.

Can I convert images to PDF?

Yes! Merge JPG/PNG files into PDFs for free.

How to create PDF from HTML?

Paste HTML code > Generate PDF > Download.

Can I convert PDF to ePub?

Yes! Perfect for e-book creation.

How to extract text from PDF?

Use "PDF to Text" tool - free text extraction.

Does Word to PDF keep hyperlinks?

Yes! All links remain clickable.

Can I batch convert files?

Yes! Convert multiple files simultaneously.

How to convert CAD files to PDF?

Upload DWG/DXF > Get print-ready PDF.

PDF to CSV conversion steps

Upload > Select tables > Export to CSV.

Can I convert PDF to Markdown?

Yes! Free text formatting conversion.

How to convert PDF to HTML?

Preserves layout and images.

Convert PDF to searchable text

OCR technology makes scanned PDFs searchable.

Editing Questions

How to edit PDF text?

Use our free online editor: Add/Modify text > Save > Download.

Can I delete PDF pages?

Yes! Remove pages instantly with the "Organize PDF" tool.

How to rotate pages?

Select pages > Rotate 90°/180° > Save changes.

Add watermark to PDF

Text/image watermarks - fully customizable.

How to redact sensitive info?

Permanent blackout tool for confidential data.

Can I add page numbers?

Yes! Auto-number pages in 10+ formats.

How to create fillable forms?

Add text fields/checkboxes > Save as interactive PDF.

Edit PDF metadata

Modify title, author, keywords for free.

Add headers/footers

Custom text, page numbers, dates.

How to split PDFs by bookmark?

Auto-split using existing document outlines.

Combine PDFs with different page sizes

Auto-adjust or maintain original sizes.

Can I edit scanned PDFs?

Yes! OCR first, then edit text/images.

How to flatten annotations?

Merge comments/stamps into base PDF.

Add background color/image

Full-page customization options.

How to highlight text?

Multiple color options for highlighting.

Merge/Split Questions

Merge PDFs from different sources

Combine local files + Google Drive/Dropbox.

Split PDF by page ranges

Example: 1-5, 8-10, 15-end.

Extract images from PDF

Download all images as ZIP.

Rearrange PDF pages

Drag-and-drop interface.

Insert blank pages

Add pages anywhere in document.

Split by file size

Divide large PDFs into smaller chunks.

Merge Word + PDF + Excel

Combine different formats into one PDF.

Auto-split by text content

Divide at specific headings/phrases.

Remove duplicate pages

Auto-detect and delete repeats.

Extract pages by keyword

Find and save relevant sections.

Compression Questions

Compress PDF without quality loss

Smart optimization reduces file size.

Downsample images

Reduce image DPI for smaller files.

Remove embedded fonts

Shrink file size by stripping unused fonts.

Batch compress 100+ files

Process multiple PDFs simultaneously.

Optimize PDF/A archives

Create compact long-term storage files.

Compress scanned documents

Balance quality/size for scans.

Remove hidden data

Strip metadata and comments.

Reduce PDF size for email

Auto-compress to <5MB.

Compare before/after quality

Side-by-side preview feature.

Preserve hyperlinks when compressing

All links remain functional.

Security Questions

Password-protect PDF

256-bit AES encryption.

Remove PDF passwords

Requires original password.

Set document permissions

Restrict printing/editing/copying.

Add digital signatures

Draw, type, or upload signatures.

Redact sensitive info

Permanent text/image removal.

Watermark confidential files

"Confidential" stamps across pages.

Certify PDFs

Add validation seals for authenticity.

Detect PDF vulnerabilities

Security audit tool.

Remove hidden metadata

Protect author privacy.

Encrypt PDFs for specific users

Certificate-based security.

OCR Questions

Convert scanned PDFs to Word

Edit scanned docs like regular text.

Recognize handwritten text

AI-powered handwriting OCR.

Multi-language OCR support

50+ languages including Asian scripts.

OCR accuracy rate

99%+ accuracy on clear scans.

OCR image-only PDFs

Extract text from image-based files.

Batch OCR processing

Convert 100+ scans at once.

Preserve original layout

Maintain tables/columns after OCR.

OCR searchable PDFs

Make scanned docs text-searchable.

Edit OCR results

Fix recognition errors post-process.

Export OCR to Excel

Convert scanned tables to spreadsheets.

Mobile Questions

Edit PDFs on phone

Full-featured mobile editor.

Scan documents via camera

Auto-crop/enhance phone scans.

Merge files on Android

Combine PDFs from gallery/cloud.

Sign contracts on iPhone

Draw signature directly on screen.

Mobile OCR capabilities

Scan and convert receipts/forms.

Offline PDF tools

Work without internet connection.

Share files from mobile

Direct sharing to email/messaging apps.

Cloud storage integration

Access Google Drive/Dropbox files.

Mobile compression tool

Reduce file sizes on the go.

Dark mode support

Eyes-friendly nighttime editing.

Advanced Features

Compare two PDF versions

Highlight text/image differences.

Repair corrupted PDFs

Fix damaged/unopenable files.

Convert PDF to accessible format

Screen-reader friendly output.

Barcode recognition

Extract barcode data from PDFs.

Add interactive buttons

Create clickable PDF interfaces.

Generate QR codes

Embed QR codes in documents.

PDF portfolio creation

Bundle multiple files in one PDF.

Automate workflows

API access for developers.

Version control

Track document revision history.

Custom tool integration

Add your logo/branding to tools.

Usage Tips

Keyboard shortcuts

Ctrl+S to save, Ctrl+Z to undo.

Drag-and-drop files

Skip upload button - drag files directly.

Batch rename outputs

Auto-name converted files.

Preview before download

Check results in browser.

Multi-tab processing

Work on multiple files simultaneously.

Language switching

Interface supports 20+ languages.

Accessibility checker

Verify PDF accessibility compliance.

Template library

Free resume/contract templates.

Collaboration tools

Share editable links with teams.

Keyboard navigation

Use tools without a mouse.