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Practical guides to help you work faster and smarter with PDF files.
How to Compress a PDF Without Losing Quality
Learn the difference between screen, ebook, printer, and prepress compression settings and when to use each.
PDF vs DOCX: When to Convert and When Not To
A practical guide to knowing when converting a PDF to Word actually helps and when it creates more problems.
OCR Explained: How to Make Scanned PDFs Searchable
What OCR is, how it works, and why language selection matters for accurate text recognition.
How to Merge Multiple PDF Files Into One — The Right Way
Merging PDFs seems straightforward, but there are a few pitfalls — inconsistent page sizes, orientation, and security settings.
How to Protect a PDF With a Password: What It Actually Does
Password-protecting a PDF encrypts its contents. We explain the difference between user passwords and owner passwords.
PDF Repair: What Causes Corrupt PDF Files and How to Fix Them
Corrupted PDFs usually result from incomplete downloads, failed transfers, or storage errors. Learn what happens inside a damaged file.
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