Follow our step-by-step guides to immediately improve your document management workflows at home or at work.
Need to send documents securely without turning a simple handover into an IT project? Start by checking what the file contains, who needs it, and whether they need to download, edit, sign, or only read it.
Need to know how to copy a signature from a PDF so you can reuse your own handwriting in another document? You can turn the signature into an image, crop it, and place it in a new PDF.
Convert your PowerPoint to Google Slides in minutes using Smallpdf, then make any final edits before presenting.
Can your signature be your initials? In many cases, yes. Learn when initials are accepted and how to add them to a PDF with Smallpdf.
Having trouble deleting pages from a PDF? Learn why it happens and remove pages easily with Smallpdf
Stop Microsoft Edge from opening your PDFs by setting Smallpdf as your default PDF app and updating one browser setting.
Can you send a PDF via text? Yes, most modern phones let you attach a PDF to a message or share it straight from the Files app. The exact process depends on your phone, messaging app, carrier, and the type of message being used.
Can ChatGPT summarize a PDF? Yes. Upload the file, ask for the type of summary you need, and ChatGPT can pull together an overview, section-by-section notes, or answers about the document.
Yes, although “malware” is usually the more accurate word. A harmful PDF may contain a dangerous link, an embedded file, a script, or specially made content that targets a security flaw in the software used to open it.
Need to know why your PDF text isn't being recognized? Smallpdf helps fix scanned and image-based PDFs so you can search, select, and copy text easily
Need to know what's stopping your PDF resume from uploading? Learn the most common causes and how Smallpdf helps you resolve them quickly.
Can’t sign a PDF you need to send back today? Start by checking what the file is asking for. It may be password-protected, already signed, or set up for a certificate-based signature rather than a standard electronic one.
