How-To Guides

You can circle anything in a PDF with Smallpdf’s PDF Annotator, then customize color, thickness, and size before saving your updated file.

You can print a borderless PDF by preparing full-bleed pages in Smallpdf, then using your printer’s borderless mode for edge-to-edge output.

You can embed video in a PDF by adding a clickable thumbnail, link, or QR code with Smallpdf’s Edit PDF, then saving and sharing the updated file.

You can add a signature block to a PDF in minutes using Smallpdf’s Sign PDF, then save, lock, and share it securely.

You can make a PDF read-only by flattening or password-protecting it, preventing others from editing your file while keeping it viewable.

You can remove page breaks from a PDF by reorganizing or editing the file with Smallpdf, ensuring smooth flow without unwanted gaps.

You can straighten scanned PDF online by deskewing crooked pages, rotating tilted scans, and saving them neatly with Smallpdf.

You can turn a read-only PDF into an editable file by removing restrictions, then updating text, images, or annotations with Smallpdf’s Edit PDF.

You can sign a PDF from your email by uploading the attachment to Smallpdf’s Sign PDF, adding your signature, and saving it for reply.

You can add a transparent stamp to any PDF by placing a PNG image with a transparent background right where you need it.

You can insert a date in a PDF document with Smallpdf’s Edit PDF, making it easy to add today’s date or any date you need.

You can edit PDF color for text, highlights, shapes, and backgrounds with Smallpdf’s Edit PDF in just a few steps.

Add custom fonts to a PDF so your file looks just the way you planned. Clear, consistent, and easy to share without errors on any device.

Need to mark a PDF with a check or cross? You can add checkmarks, ticks, or cross symbols directly to your document in just a few steps.

Over 2 billion people rely on Google Drive, and many of them need to sign PDF documents stored in it.

You can sign a PDF on an iPad in a minute with the Smallpdf app for iOS, in Safari, or with Apple’s built-in Markup and Mail tools.

Preview comes pre-installed on every Mac, and it lets you sign PDFs directly by using your trackpad, camera, or even your iPhone.

A secured PDF blocks editing and signing, but you can still add your signature once you know how to handle restrictions safely.

If you’ve added the wrong signature image to a PDF, you can delete or replace it in a few quick steps.

Want to add a picture of your handwritten signature to a PDF? We’ll show you how to create a signature image and insert it into your document.

Sometimes a chart, table, or page from a PDF fits better in a slide. Here’s how to insert a PDF into PowerPoint as an image quickly and cleanly.

A plain PDF can look dull, and adding a background image gives it personality, branding, and polish. Here’s how to do it in just a few steps.

Learn how to turn images into PDFs on MacBook or iPhone using Smallpdf, Preview, or the Files app, so you can share, print, or store them.

You can resize images in a PDF, like logos or photos, using Smallpdf’s Edit PDF, Preview on Mac, or print settings to fit your layout.