Most "PDF problems" boil down to a small set of everyday tasks: combining files, converting between formats, editing text, shrinking a file size, or getting a signature. Rather than a generic list, here's what to reach for by task — all free, browser-based, and requiring no software install.
Table of contents
Organize & manage pages
- Merge PDF — combine multiple files into one, with drag-to-reorder thumbnails.
- Split PDF — break a document into separate files.
- Organize PDF — reorder, rotate or delete pages in one pass.
- Extract Pages — pull out just the pages you need.
- Remove Pages — delete unwanted pages and keep the rest.
Convert to and from PDF
- Word to PDF / PDF to Word — move between documents and editable Word files.
- Excel to PDF / PDF to Excel — share spreadsheets as PDF, or pull tables back out.
- Image to PDF / PDF to Image — combine scans into a PDF, or go the other way.
- PDF to PowerPoint / PowerPoint to PDF — move between slides and PDF.
- PDF to Text / Image to Text — extract plain text from a document or a photo.
Edit & annotate
- Edit PDF — click-to-edit existing text and images directly in the document.
- Crop PDF — trim margins or unwanted edges from pages.
- Rotate PDF — fix sideways or upside-down pages.
- Redact PDF — permanently black out sensitive content.
- Add Page Numbers — number pages with full control over format and position.
Optimize & repair
- Compress PDF — shrink file size for email or storage.
- OCR PDF — make a scanned document searchable and selectable.
- Repair PDF — fix a corrupted file that won't open.
- Grayscale PDF — strip color to save ink and often reduce file size.
- PDF to PDF/A — convert to the long-term archival standard.
Sign, fill & protect
- Sign PDF — add a signature without printing anything.
- Fill & Sign PDF — complete a form, with or without real form fields.
- Protect PDF / Unlock PDF — add or remove a password.
- Watermark PDF — stamp a document with a visible mark or label.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to create an account to use these tools?
No — every tool works without an account, within daily usage limits. An account only matters if you need higher limits or specific paid features.
Do I need to install anything?
No — everything runs in your browser. There's nothing to download or install on your device.
What if I need to do several of these at once?
Run the tools one after another — for example, merge several files, then compress the result, then add a password. Each tool's output can be fed straight into the next.
Is my file safe to upload for these tasks?
See our guide on uploading a PDF online safely for what to check and how MakeitPDF specifically handles your files.
