How-To Guides

Turn scanned PDFs into editable, searchable text with fast PDF text extraction using online OCR—fast, free, with no software installs.

Struggling to copy text from a PDF? PDFs are built for secure sharing, but with the right tools, extracting text can be quick and easy.

Want to extract highlighted text from PDFs? Use Smallpdf’s free AI PDF Summarizer to extract, summarize, and download specific text anytime.

Copy graphs and charts from any PDF into Word using screenshots, direct copy, and AI-powered extraction. Everything stays sharp and readable.

Learn how to copy images, diagrams, and drawings from any PDF without losing quality in just a few simple steps.

Convert PDFs to high-quality PNG images in seconds with this free online tool—no software needed, no watermarks, just instant results.

Tired of wasting hours analyzing lengthy PDF surveys? Let our AI PDF Summarizer do the hard work for you in just a few clicks.

Do you have multiple versions of a PDF and need to compare them? Maybe you're working on an important project or just trying to keep track of edits.

Learn two simple methods to compare PDF and Word documents by converting files and using built-in comparison tools to spot every change.

Stop juggling document deadlines manually—discover how Smallpdf’s AI tools automatically extract expiry dates and set up smart reminders.

Fraudsters use advanced tactics to forge signatures, manipulate documents, and steal sensitive info, causing serious financial and reputational harm.

Learn to spot fake documents with a step-by-step guide covering visual checks, metadata analysis, and AI tools to protect against fraud.

Document fraud is everywhere, but AI-powered technology is making detecting fakes and altered documents easier, faster, and smarter than ever.

Learn how to make PDFs accessible for everyone, including converting documents to braille formats for users with visual impairments.

Skip expensive PDF comparison tools—convert your PDFs to Word with Smallpdf. Then use Word’s “Compare Documents” feature for fast, accurate results.

Convert PDF to vector quickly and easily. Whether illustrations or text-based PDFs, you can get a clean, scalable vector file without the stress.

Learn how to extract crisp vector graphics from PDFs using free tools like Inkscape, Scribus, or LibreOffice—plus avoid common image mistakes.

Extract text from images in PDF with our online OCR. Turn scans and screenshots into searchable, editable text in under a minute.

Set a PDF expiry date to control how long others can view your file. Keep sensitive documents secure with simple access limits.

Reorder PDF pages in minutes with simple drag and drop. Use AI to tidy long documents without extra software or confusing menus.

Fix PDF accessibility issues in minutes with AI, not hours of manual work. Make your PDFs screen reader-friendly and ready for compliance reviews.

Compress transcripts with AI in seconds. Summarize long PDFs, reduce file size, and keep everything readable and easy to share.

Convert PDF to PPTX in a few clicks. Turn static pages into editable slides, while keeping your presentation layout, fonts, and images intact.

Use AI to review PDF files fast. Turn long reports into clear, searchable summaries you can share and act on faster. It’s free with no sign-up needed.