Guides
Step-by-step guides for everyday file jobs: shrinking photos for email, converting HEIC, merging and compressing PDFs, removing backgrounds and more.
How to reduce image size for email
Photos too big to email? Shrink JPG, PNG and iPhone photos so they send easily. Free, in your browser, with nothing to install.
How to convert HEIC to JPG on Windows
Can't open iPhone HEIC photos on Windows? Three free ways to convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 10 and 11, including one with nothing to install.
How to merge PDF files without software
Combine several PDFs into one without installing Acrobat. A free, private way to merge PDF files in your browser on PC, Mac, iPhone or Android.
How to compress a PDF to under 1 MB
Need a PDF under 1 MB for an upload form or email? Learn what makes PDFs large and how to shrink scanned PDFs for free in your browser.
How to make an image background transparent
Remove the background from a photo and save it as a transparent PNG for free, with AI that runs in your browser. Tips for logos, products and portraits.
How to extract text from an image
Copy text out of a photo, screenshot or scanned page with free OCR in your browser. Tips to get accurate results from receipts, documents and signs.
JPG vs PNG vs WebP: which image format should you use?
JPG, PNG, WebP or AVIF? A plain-English guide to which image format to use for photos, screenshots, logos and websites, and how to convert between them.
How to rotate PDF pages and save them
Fix sideways or upside-down PDF pages and save the corrected file. Free, in your browser, nothing uploaded.
How to extract pages from a PDF
Pull one page, a range, or every page out of a PDF into a new file. Free, private, and it runs in your browser.
How to convert a Word document to PDF
Turn a DOCX, DOC, ODT or RTF file into a PDF that looks the same everywhere. Free, no Word needed, no sign-up.
How to convert a PDF to an editable Word document
Turn a PDF into a DOCX you can edit, with paragraphs and tables rebuilt. Free, with no sign-up.
How to password protect a PDF
Add a password to a PDF so only the right people can open it. Encrypted in your browser, never uploaded.
How to add a watermark to a PDF
Stamp text such as CONFIDENTIAL or DRAFT across every page of a PDF. Control opacity, angle and size. Free and private.
How to convert images to a PDF
Combine photos into one PDF in the order you choose. Free, in your browser, nothing uploaded.
How to resize images for social media
The right pixel sizes for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X, and how to resize or crop your photos for free.
How to extract audio from a video
Save the soundtrack of a video as an MP3 file. Works with MP4, MOV, WebM and MKV. No software to install.
How to transcribe audio to text for free
Turn a recording into a text transcript with AI that runs in your browser. Free, no sign-up, and your audio stays on your device.
How to record your screen for free
Record your screen, a window or a browser tab using only your browser. No install needed, and the video stays on your device.
How to create a QR code
Make a QR code for a website link or text and download it as an image. Free, no sign-up, and the code never expires.
How to create a strong password
What makes a password strong, how long it should be, and how to generate a random one safely in your browser.
How to calculate loan payments
Work out your monthly payment, total interest and total cost for any loan, and see how term and rate change the cost.
How to count words and clean up text
Check word and character counts for essays and posts, and fix messy text with case, line-break and find-and-replace tools.