How-To Guides

Got a missing font in a PDF problem? Let’s fix it so you can open, read, and edit your file without weird characters or error messages.

Struggling with PDF form text wrap issues? Here’s how to fix them fast—so your text fits, flows, and actually shows up where it should.

Wrap text in PDF form fields fast with Smallpdf—free, no downloads, no sign-up. Fix formatting issues and keep your forms neat and readable.

Shrink text to fit in PDF forms using Smallpdf. It's free to use, with no signup or software installs needed. Get it done online, fast and fuss-free.

Make text bigger in a PDF with Smallpdf. Easier reading, cleaner printing, and smoother forms—no tech stress, just fast, friendly fixes.

You have a Word document in the wrong language — and now you need to translate it without losing the structure, layout, or fonts.

You tried using Google to translate a PDF — but the formatting broke, fonts disappeared, and the download option was nowhere to be found.

Make your PDF certificates stand out with fonts that convey credibility and professionalism—perfect for awards, achievements, and formal recognition.

Make your PDF offer letters stand out with clean, professional fonts that enhance readability and leave a strong impression on new hires.

Choose the best fonts for professional, easy-to-read invoices, and get tips on customizing your PDF invoices for maximum impact.

Find out which fonts and sizes make eBooks easy to read on any device—and how to edit your PDF for a smooth, professional reading experience.

Learn how invisible text works in PDFs, why it’s useful for search and accessibility, and how to add it using simple techniques.

You opened a PDF expecting your original layout — only to see strange fonts, missing bolds, or the dreaded “substituted with default font” message.

You formatted your spreadsheet with care — then exported it to PDF, and suddenly the fonts changed, shrank, or disappeared completely.

Your Word or Google Doc looks perfect — until you export it as a PDF and suddenly all your bolded text vanishes.

Your form is ready to go — but the bold text isn’t showing, and the PDF won’t let you fix it before printing.

Your PDF looks perfect on screen — until you need to match its font style, size, or color, and have no idea what was used

Find the perfect font for proposals, reports, and business cards to ensure your PDFs look polished, professional, and easy to read.

Learn how to troubleshoot common font size issues in PDFs, from conversion glitches to formatting problems.

Learn how to easily increase the font size in your PDF for better readability, cleaner prints, and easier form-filling.

Need to update font color in your PDF, but not sure how? From text boxes to forms, it’s easier than you think — and we’ll walk you through it.

Need to rotate a text box in your PDF but can’t figure it out? You’re not the only one — it’s one of the trickier parts of PDF editing.

Opened a PDF and found strange symbols or broken characters instead of real text? That’s garbled text — and it’s more common than you think.

You spent time picking the perfect fonts — so it’s frustrating when your PDF replaces them or distorts your layout after you hit save.