The FavorPDF Blog
Practical, no-nonsense guides for working with PDFs — compress, convert, merge, secure, and more.
The Best Free PDF Converter in 2026
Not all “free” PDF converters are actually free. Here’s how to spot the catch — and a genuinely free, no-watermark option for every common conversion.
How to Convert PDF to Word Online (Free)
Need to edit a PDF? Here’s how to convert it into an editable .docx you can open in Microsoft Word or Google Docs — and how to get the cleanest result.
How to Compress PDF Without Losing Quality
A practical guide to shrinking PDF files for email and upload limits — without turning your text and images into a blurry mess.
Why Is My PDF So Large? (And How to Fix It)
A 20 MB PDF that’s “just a few pages” usually has one culprit. Here’s what makes PDFs huge and how to fix each cause.
How to Merge PDF Files Into One (Free)
Need one file instead of five? Here’s how to merge PDFs online for free, reorder the pages, and keep every file’s quality intact.
How to Split a PDF Into Separate Files
Only need chapter three? Here’s how to split a PDF by page ranges or pull out exactly the pages you want — free and online.
How to Convert JPG to PDF (Free)
Got a folder of scans or photos? Here’s how to turn JPGs into one tidy PDF you can share or print — free, no watermark.
How to Convert PDF to JPG (Free)
Need images instead of a document? Here’s how to turn each PDF page into a JPG you can post, embed, or edit — free and online.
How to Password-Protect a PDF (Free)
Sending something sensitive? Here’s how to lock a PDF with a password in seconds so only people with the password can open it.
How to Remove a Password From a PDF
Tired of typing the same password on every open? Here’s how to remove a known password from a PDF and save an unlocked copy.
How to Make a Scanned PDF Searchable (OCR)
Can’t search or copy text in a scanned PDF? That’s because it’s an image. Here’s how OCR turns it into real, searchable text.
How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF (Free)
Reports and handouts look far more professional with page numbers. Here’s how to add them to a PDF in seconds, your way.