How-To Guides

Make your PDFs open in the right app. We’ll show you how to change your default PDF viewer on Windows and Mac, plus how to fix resets.

Need to make a PDF editable for teamwork? We’ll show you how to edit or convert it, then share it securely for clean feedback and fast approvals.

Create a signature online, place it on any PDF, and download instantly. Need requests and tracking? Use Sign.com for a full signing workflow.

Convert PNG to JPG online in seconds, then download smaller files that load faster on web and email, while keeping the look of your image.

Learn how to convert a Google Doc to PDF in a few clicks. Plus, get troubleshooting tips and batch conversion tricks for when you need more control.

Learn how to add pages to PDFs online in seconds. Insert one blank page, combine files, or mix pages from different PDFs, no software needed.

Cover sensitive text or images with clean white boxes, then download your updated PDF. Get quick steps, troubleshooting, and safer redaction options.

Transform blurry, hard-to-read PDF text into crisp, selectable content. Learn how with this simple guide and quick troubleshooting tips.

Mark up any PDF with freehand drawing, shapes, and notes. Use Smallpdf online, or Preview and Edge offline, then save in one click.

Highlight any PDF in your browser in seconds with Smallpdf. No downloads or signups needed, plus quick fixes for scanned pages and protected files.

Learn which documents you can translate yourself and which require certified translation. Plus, get tips to avoid costly delays.

Convert JPG to PDF, then compress to get under a 200 KB PDF limit. It’s fast, free, and works on any device with no sign-up needed.

Is your PPT too big to email? We’ll help you compress it under 20 MB, keep slides readable, and download a smaller file fast, with no installs.

Turn scanned PDFs into editable Word docs in seconds with OCR. Upload from your device, Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive and download a clean DOCX.

Learn how to compress PDFs to size limits like 5 MB, 1 MB, or 300 KB using the Smallpdf Compress PDF, plus proven tactics for strict upload rules.

Need Excel to Word conversion that keeps tables readable? Convert your spreadsheet to PDF, export it as DOCX, and clean up formatting in minutes.

Translate contracts without breaking the layout or exposing sensitive terms. Learn a safer workflow for review, sharing, and cross-border deals.

Convert text files to PDF fast with Smallpdf. Upload DOCX or RTF directly, or use the quick TXT workaround to turn plain text into a clean PDF.

Reduce JPG file size quickly with a simple Smallpdf workflow. Plus, get tips for hitting 200 KB or 500 KB targets, privacy notes, and FAQs.

Need to convert Word to image fast? Upload your DOCX, convert to PDF, then export to JPG so each page becomes a crisp image you can share anywhere.

Transform JPG images into editable Word documents in five simple steps using OCR. You’ll be able to copy, edit, and format text without retyping.

Need a PDF under 100 KB for a job portal or email limit? We help you shrink it fast online, while keeping text readable and the layout intact.

Sign secured PDFs fast, even when restrictions block edits. We’ll cover browser, Mac, mobile, and a safer Smallpdf workflow for locked files.

Add a logo, photo, chart, or stamp to any PDF in minutes. We’ll show you the quickest online method that works on every device. Fast and free.