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Step-by-step instructions for every PDF tool on PDFCozy. Fast, 100% private in-browser document processing with zero tracking.

Merge PDF

Popular
Category: Organize
Open Tool

Combine multiple PDF documents into a single consolidated file in your exact preferred sequence.

1

Upload Files

Select 2 or more PDFs or drag them into the upload workspace.

2

Arrange Order

Drag thumbnails to set the exact page sequence for your merged file.

3

Merge & Download

Click Merge PDFs and save your combined document in seconds.

Pro Tip:Page formatting, vector shapes, form fields, and bookmarks remain 100% intact.

Split PDF

Popular
Category: Organize
Open Tool

Extract specific page ranges, split by intervals, or save every page as an individual PDF.

1

Upload PDF

Upload the multi-page PDF you want to split or separate.

2

Select Ranges

Specify custom ranges (e.g. 1-4, 7) or extract all pages as single files.

3

Extract & Save

Click Split PDF to download selected sheets individually or in a ZIP.

Pro Tip:Visual page thumbnails let you preview and verify sheets before confirming the split.

Organize PDF

Category: Organize
Open Tool

Reorder pages, delete unwanted sheets, or rotate individual pages in an interactive grid canvas.

1

Open Workspace

Upload your document to view all pages in an interactive grid.

2

Sort & Remove

Drag to rearrange pages or click the trash icon to delete unwanted sheets.

3

Save Document

Click Save Organized PDF to export your cleaned-up document.

Pro Tip:Perfect for removing blank pages, cover sheets, or appendix sections before sending.

Rotate PDF

Category: Organize
Open Tool

Fix upside-down or sideways pages by rotating individual sheets or entire files by 90°, 180°, or 270°.

1

Upload File

Select the PDF file that has incorrectly oriented pages.

2

Set Direction

Click Rotate Left or Right on specific pages, or apply to all pages.

3

Apply Rotation

Click Apply Rotation to save your permanently corrected document.

Pro Tip:Updates page orientation metadata cleanly with zero recompression or text quality loss.

Compress PDF

Popular
Category: Optimize
Open Tool

Reduce PDF file size by up to 80% for email attachments and web uploads while keeping text sharp.

1

Upload Document

Choose the large PDF you need to shrink down.

2

Choose Preset

Select Balanced (recommended for emails) or Maximum Compression.

3

Download Shrunk File

Click Compress and see the exact megabytes saved instantly.

Pro Tip:Strips redundant metadata and optimizes imagery without blurring font vectors.

OCR PDF

AI Powered
Category: Optimize
Open Tool

Extract editable text from scanned documents and photo PDFs using optical character recognition.

1

Upload Scan

Upload a scanned document or picture-based non-selectable PDF.

2

Pick Language

Select the primary document language to optimize OCR recognition.

3

Extract Text

Click Run OCR to download a searchable PDF or copy extracted text.

Pro Tip:Clear, 300 DPI high-contrast scans produce the highest text recognition accuracy.

Summarize PDF with AI

AI Powered
Category: Optimize
Open Tool

Generate executive briefs, bulleted highlights, and key takeaways from long reports in seconds.

1

Provide PDF

Upload any contract, research paper, whitepaper, or business report.

2

Select Output

Choose Executive Brief, Key Takeaways, or Bullet Point summary.

3

Get Summary

Click Summarize to read, copy, or download your smart AI brief.

Pro Tip:Files are processed in temporary encrypted RAM and never used for model training.

Word to PDF

Category: Convert to PDF
Open Tool

Convert DOC and DOCX Word documents into universally compatible, print-ready PDF files.

1

Upload Word File

Select your Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

2

Automated Render

PDFCozy parses styles, table layouts, fonts, and inline graphics.

3

Export PDF

Download your standard PDF document ready for printing or sharing.

Pro Tip:Standard fonts and embedded tables are preserved with 100% vector accuracy.

JPG to PDF

Category: Convert to PDF
Open Tool

Convert multiple JPG, PNG, and WEBP image files into a single unified PDF presentation or document.

1

Select Images

Choose one or multiple photos, scans, or receipts from your device.

2

Reorder Sheets

Drag thumbnails to establish your desired page sequence.

3

Combine into PDF

Click Convert to PDF to generate and download your clean document.

Pro Tip:Images are embedded at native high resolution without pixelation or compression artifacts.

PowerPoint to PDF

Category: Convert to PDF
Open Tool

Convert PPT and PPTX slide decks into sharable PDF handouts that open on any mobile or desktop screen.

1

Upload Deck

Select your presentation file from your computer or cloud drive.

2

Vector Conversion

Each slide is converted into a high-fidelity vector page.

3

Download PDF

Download your slide presentation PDF ready for clients or audiences.

Pro Tip:Preserves master typography, vector shapes, alignments, and hyperlink anchors.

HTML to PDF

Category: Convert to PDF
Open Tool

Capture public web URLs or raw HTML code and convert them into clean, paginated PDF documents.

1

Enter URL or Code

Paste the live website link or paste your custom HTML markup.

2

Configure Format

Select page paper size (A4, Letter) and orientation (Portrait/Landscape).

3

Generate PDF

Click Convert to render the webpage accurately into an archivable PDF.

Pro Tip:Honors print CSS rules to hide website navigation bars and ads automatically.

PDF to Word (DOCX)

Popular
Category: Convert from PDF
Open Tool

Transform read-only PDF documents into fully editable Word files with preserved tables and fonts.

1

Upload PDF

Upload the PDF document you want to edit in Microsoft Word.

2

Structural Analysis

Our layout engine identifies paragraphs, tables, lists, and images.

3

Download DOCX

Download and edit freely in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Pages.

Pro Tip:For scanned image documents, use our OCR tool first to recognize characters cleanly.

PDF to Excel (XLSX)

Category: Convert from PDF
Open Tool

Extract financial statements, invoices, and data tables from PDF files into editable Excel spreadsheets.

1

Upload Table PDF

Select your bank statement, sales report, or table-based PDF.

2

Grid Detection

Our algorithm automatically maps cell borders, numbers, and headers.

3

Export to XLSX

Download a formula-ready spreadsheet without manual retyping.

Pro Tip:Eliminates merged-cell formatting errors and aligns column decimals accurately.

PDF to JPG

Category: Convert from PDF
Open Tool

Extract high-resolution images or convert entire PDF pages into crisp JPG and PNG pictures.

1

Upload File

Select the PDF file you wish to convert to graphics.

2

Choose Pages

Select all pages or specify individual page numbers to export.

3

Save Images

Download high-res JPG files individually or packaged in a ZIP.

Pro Tip:Rendered at 300 DPI print quality, ideal for social media posts, presentations, and websites.

PDF to PowerPoint

Category: Convert from PDF
Open Tool

Reconstruct PDF slide presentations into editable PPTX decks for easy slide editing.

1

Upload Slides

Upload the PDF slide deck you need to edit or present.

2

Convert Canvas

Each page is mapped to a slide canvas with editable text blocks.

3

Open in PPT

Download your .pptx file and edit directly in PowerPoint or Google Slides.

Pro Tip:Text frames remain fully retypeable and vector illustrations stay crisp.

PDF to PDF/A

Category: Convert from PDF
Open Tool

Convert standard PDFs to ISO-compliant PDF/A archival format for legal, tax, and government submissions.

1

Select PDF

Upload the document intended for long-term digital preservation.

2

Pick Conformance

Select PDF/A-1b or PDF/A-2b profile required by your authority.

3

Download Archival

Save your validated, tamper-resistant digital archive file.

Pro Tip:Embeds all device-independent fonts and colors so documents open identically in 20 years.

Sign PDF (E-Sign)

Popular
Category: Security & Edit
Open Tool

Draw, type, or upload electronic signatures and sign contracts or agreements in seconds.

1

Upload Agreement

Upload the contract, NDA, or form requiring your signature.

2

Add Signature

Draw with mouse/touchpad, type stylized text, or upload signature image.

3

Place & Sign

Position signature and date fields, then download your finalized signed PDF.

Pro Tip:Legally binding e-signatures flattened directly onto the document stream.

Protect PDF

Category: Security & Edit
Open Tool

Encrypt sensitive PDF documents with military-grade AES-256 encryption and custom password protection.

1

Select Document

Choose the confidential PDF you want to protect.

2

Set Password

Enter and confirm your strong password.

3

Download Encrypted

Download your locked PDF. Nobody can open it without your password.

Pro Tip:Prevents unauthorized opening, printing, copying, and form editing.

Unlock PDF

Category: Security & Edit
Open Tool

Remove password locks and print restrictions from PDF files you own for unrestricted sharing.

1

Upload Locked PDF

Upload the password-protected document.

2

Authorize Password

Enter the current document password once to authorize unlock.

3

Export Unlocked

Download an unrestricted version that opens without prompts.

Pro Tip:Strips print/copy restriction flags while keeping all internal formatting.

Add Watermark

Category: Security & Edit
Open Tool

Stamp customizable text or company logo image watermarks across your document pages.

1

Upload PDF

Upload the document you want to brand or protect.

2

Customize Stamp

Type watermark text or upload a logo. Adjust opacity, scale, and angle.

3

Stamp & Download

Apply the watermark to all or selected pages and download.

Pro Tip:Watermarks are flattened permanently into document streams to prevent removal.

Page Numbers

Category: Security & Edit
Open Tool

Insert clean, numbered pagination across your documents with custom positions, fonts, and numbering offsets.

1

Upload File

Upload the document that requires page numbers.

2

Format & Position

Choose location (e.g. bottom-center) and style (e.g. 'Page 1 of N').

3

Apply Numbers

Click Add Page Numbers to paginate and download.

Pro Tip:You can skip cover pages and start numbering from page 2 or any custom offset.

Crop PDF

Category: Security & Edit
Open Tool

Trim white margins, eliminate unwanted borders, or frame specific custom content areas.

1

Open Document

Upload your PDF to view the interactive canvas preview.

2

Adjust Box

Drag the bounding handles to select your desired crop area.

3

Apply Crop

Crop the current page or all pages simultaneously and download.

Pro Tip:Modifies PDF bounding boxes cleanly without re-encoding text or distorting vectors.
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