Extract Just the Text From a PDF to Reuse Elsewhere
Rewriting content that already exists in a PDF is a waste of time. Here is a reliable way to pull the full text out cleanly so you can reuse it somewhere else.
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Combine a Scanned Signature Page Into an Existing PDF
Printing, signing and rescanning an entire document for one signature wastes paper and produces a worse copy of every other page. Here is a cleaner way.
Fix a PDF That Won’t Open or Opens Blank
A PDF that refuses to open, or opens to a blank page, usually has one of a handful of specific causes. Here is how to work through them, and a rebuild trick that fixes most of them.
Print a PDF Double-Sided Without a Duplex Printer
Most home printers only print one side per pass. Here is the manual trick — splitting odd and even pages — that gets a proper double-sided result anyway.
Split a PDF Into One File Per Page
Some workflows need every page of a document as its own separate file — for archiving, for uploading one page at a time, or for feeding into another tool. Here is how to do it cleanly.
Merge PDFs in a Specific Order Without Renaming Files First
Merging tools often combine files in upload order, which is not always the order the filenames suggest. Here is how to get the sequence right without a renaming detour.
Convert WebP to SVG to Get an Editable Vector Back
Lost the original vector file for a simple logo or icon and only have a WebP? Tracing it back to SVG can recover an editable version.
Convert SVG to WebP for Lightweight, Scalable-Looking Icons
When a platform will not accept SVG but you still want small, sharp icons, exporting to WebP at the right size is the best available compromise.
Convert a Photo to GIF for Old-School Compatibility
GIF is not the right choice for most photos today, but a handful of old forums, systems and forms still specifically demand it. Here is how to do it properly.