Guides
PDF guides, in plain language.
How to do the everyday PDF jobs well, for free, without sending your documents to a website.
- How to compress a PDF without uploading itShrink a PDF for email or an upload form without sending it to a website. Free offline methods for Windows and Mac, and tips to avoid blurry results.4 min read
- How to edit a PDF on Windows for freeThree free ways to edit a PDF on Windows 10 and 11, from quick notes in Edge to changing the actual text, without uploading your file or paying for Acrobat.5 min read
- How to redact a PDF properlyDrawing black boxes over text doesn't remove it. How to redact a PDF so the information is really gone, strip hidden metadata, and check your work, for free.5 min read
- How to sign a PDF without AdobeFree ways to sign a PDF on Windows or Mac without Adobe Acrobat or an e-signature account, plus when you need a digital signature with a certificate instead.5 min read
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