How-To Guides

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 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.

Extract text from any PDF in minutes. Convert to a TXT file online, use OCR for scanned documents, plus get quick fixes for common conversion issues.

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

Unlock PDF files in seconds using Smallpdf. Remove passwords and permission restrictions with our simple online tool—no installs, no headaches

The easiest way to convert PDF to PNG within seconds, while maintaining the highest of image quality. No registration is required to use.

Split PDF, Word, Excel, JPG, or PPT files into smaller parts or remove pages in seconds with Smallpdf—simple, secure, and works on any browser.

Resize PDFs in two ways: Compress the file size or change page size to A4 or Letter. Learn fast methods and fixes with Smallpdf’s free tool.

Shrink PNG files fast for web, email, or storage. Convert to smaller JPG when you don’t need transparency, with secure processing and quick downloads.

Need to compress PDF to 1MB? Upload your file to Smallpdf, pick Basic Compression, and download a high-quality PDF under 1 MB—fast, free, no signup.

Need to turn a PDF into a writable document fast? Add text, signatures, and form fields online with Smallpdf, then download a clean copy.

Quickly compress JPEG files to under 50KB with Smallpdf's free online tool. No installation. No registration. Shrink files without losing quality.

Turn Excel spreadsheets into shareable JPG images in seconds with three simple methods. No sign-ups needed. Just drag, drop, and download.

Need to edit a PDF in Word? Convert PDF to DOCX online in seconds, keep your layout, and use OCR for scanned pages so you can edit everything.

Need to export PDF to Word for free on Mac? Convert a PDF to DOCX in minutes, keep formatting, and use OCR for scans when text won’t copy.

Need your JPG under 200 KB today? Compress it online in minutes, keep it readable, and upload with confidence. Fast, free, with no sign-up to start.

Reduce JPG file size by 40% to 80% in seconds with secure compression. Your images stay sharp, even after you download. Free to try with no sign-up.

Need to hit a strict upload limit? Compress oversized PDFs to 300 KB or smaller, plus quick fixes when your file won’t shrink enough.

Need to circle a date, total, or signature fast? We’ll show you how to draw clean circles in a PDF, tweak the look, and save your file in minutes.

You can print a borderless PDF by preparing full-bleed pages in Smallpdf, then using your printer’s borderless mode for edge-to-edge output.

You can embed video in a PDF by adding a clickable thumbnail, link, or QR code with Smallpdf’s Edit PDF, then saving and sharing the updated file.

Add signature blocks to PDFs in minutes with Smallpdf. Place fields, request signatures, lock the file, and share it from desktop or mobile.

Need to create a PDF people can read but not change? Lock it down with flattening or password permissions in Smallpdf, then share it without worrying.

Unwanted page breaks can split sentences, add blank pages, and ruin your PDF layout. Learn how to fix them fast with the right method.