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PDF Tools FAQ - Complete Guide

All your PDF tool questions answered. Free guides for Australian businesses.

General PDF Tool Questions

Q:Are your PDF tools really free?

A: Yes, all our PDF tools are completely free with no limits. Merge, compress, split, and rotate as many PDFs as you need. No signup required, no credit card, no hidden costs. Free forever for Australian businesses.

Q:Are my files safe when using online PDF tools?

A: Yes, 100% safe. All processing happens in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your files never leave your device and are not uploaded to any server. Perfect for confidential business documents.

Q:Do I need to install software?

A: No installation required. All tools work directly in your web browser on any device - desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

Q:Can I use PDF tools on my mobile phone?

A: Yes! All tools are fully mobile-friendly. Upload, process, and download PDFs directly on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Merge PDF Questions

Q:How do I merge PDF files online for free?

A: Upload multiple PDF files, arrange them in your desired order by dragging, click "Merge PDFs" and download your combined PDF. All processing happens in your browser. Try it now →

Q:How many PDF files can I merge at once?

A: You can merge as many PDFs as you need. No limit on the number of files. Very large merges may take longer depending on your device performance.

Q:Can I rearrange PDFs before merging?

A: Yes! Drag and drop uploaded files to rearrange them in any order before merging.

Q:Will merging reduce PDF quality?

A: No, original PDF quality is preserved exactly as-is. No compression or quality loss during merging.

Compress PDF Questions

Q:How do I compress a PDF to 2MB or less?

A: Upload your PDF, click "Compress PDF", check the compressed file size, and download. Our tool removes metadata and optimizes PDF structure. Try it now →

Q:Why do I need to compress PDFs?

A: Common reasons: email attachment limits (10-25MB), faster upload/download, save cloud storage, website performance, comply with online form size requirements.

Q:Will compression reduce quality?

A: Text quality is never affected. We remove metadata and optimize structure rather than reducing image quality. Compression ratio varies (20-60% for unoptimized PDFs, 5-15% for already-optimized PDFs).

Q:What's the best way to compress PDFs for email?

A: Use our Compress PDF tool first. If still too large, consider splitting pages or sharing via cloud storage link.

Split PDF Questions

Q:Can I split PDF into individual pages?

A: Yes! Upload your PDF, click "Split PDF", and download all pages at once or select specific pages individually. Try it now →

Q:How do I extract specific pages from a PDF?

A: Upload PDF, split all pages, then download only the page numbers you need from the results list.

Q:How many pages can I split?

A: No page limit! Split PDFs with hundreds of pages instantly. Processing time depends on PDF size and device performance.

Q:Can I split then merge selected pages?

A: Yes! Split to extract pages, download the ones you want, then merge selected pages. Perfect for removing unwanted pages.

Rotate PDF Questions

Q:How do I rotate a PDF 90 degrees?

A: Upload your PDF, select 90° clockwise or counter-clockwise, click "Rotate PDF", and download. Try it now →

Q:Can I fix an upside-down PDF?

A: Yes! Select 180° rotation to flip your PDF right-side up. Perfect for incorrectly scanned documents.

Q:Will rotation reduce quality?

A: No, rotation is lossless. PDF quality remains exactly the same. We only change orientation metadata.

Q:Can I rotate only specific pages?

A: Use Split to extract pages, Rotate only the pages you need, then Merge back together.

Advanced Workflows & Tips

Q:Can I use multiple PDF tools in sequence?

A: Yes! Common workflows:

  • Split → Rotate specific pages → Merge back together
  • Merge multiple PDFs → Compress for email
  • Rotate orientation → Compress file size
  • Split → Select pages → Merge selected pages

Q:Are these tools suitable for Australian businesses?

A: Yes! Perfect for ABN applications, BAS statements, contracts, invoices, tax documents, compliance reports, government forms, and tender submissions. 100% private processing meets Australian business privacy requirements.

Q:Can I trust these tools with confidential documents?

A: Absolutely. Client-side processing means perfect privacy for contracts, financial statements, legal files, medical records, and all sensitive Australian business documents. Files never leave your device.

Privacy & Security

Q:Do you store my PDF files on your servers?

A: No, we never store your files. All processing happens 100% in your browser. Files are automatically cleared from browser memory when you close the page.

Q:Are PDF tools GDPR and Privacy Act compliant?

A: Yes. We never collect, store, or process files on servers. No GDPR or Australian Privacy Act concerns. Files remain on your device at all times.

Q:Why is client-side processing better?

A: Client-side offers: 100% privacy, faster processing (no upload/download time), no file size limits, works offline, free forever, perfect for confidential documents.

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