The best tips and tricks on managing digital documents
PDF won’t open? Fix damaged files, browser errors, locked PDFs, and app problems on Windows or Mac with quick checks anyone can follow.
Need to know how to make all pages in a PDF the same size? Use Smallpdf to convert it for free, fix the page size, then save it back as a PDF.
Learn how to read comments on PDF files, including visible text annotations, collapsed notes, mobile viewing, printing, search, and quick fixes.
Seeing the “failed to load PDF document” error? Open the file in Smallpdf PDF Reader, or follow a few checks to fix the browser, device, or PDF file.
Wondering why you can’t copy and paste from a PDF? Smallpdf can help fix most causes, from scanned pages to copy restrictions, in your browser.
Need to know how to create a fillable PDF from Excel? Use Smallpdf to convert your spreadsheet to PDF, add fillable fields, then download your finished form.
Need to know how to tell if a PDF has been edited before you trust, sign, or share it? Start with the document’s properties, then inspect the pages and compare the file with a copy you know is genuine.
Usually not. Flattening permanently combines editable elements with the page. Smallpdf helps you work with the flattened file by editing detected text, running OCR, or adding new form fields.
Need to fix a typo, update a date, or add one more signature to a PDF that has already been signed? How you edit a signed PDF depends on the type of signature you’re dealing with.
Can’t highlight text in PDF files? Smallpdf can help with scanned, locked, or hard-to-select text and other quick fixes right in your browser.
Why can’t I save a PDF? Usually, the issue comes from the app or the way the PDF was opened. Smallpdf has easy fixes for you, no new software needed.
Remove hyperlinks from a PDF for free by flattening the file or converting it to Word to remove links, blue text, underlines, and styling.
