Guides
Straight answers for everyday document jobs: getting a PDF under an upload limit, opening a password-protected statement, printing an ID card at the right size, signing without a printer. Each guide links to a free tool that works in your browser.
- Guide · 7 min read · What is the password for my bank statement PDF?
Your bank statement PDF password follows a rule set by your bank, usually explained in the statement email. Where to look, why it fails, and how to save a copy.
- Guide · 7 min read · What is the password for a CAMS or KFintech CAS statement?
The password for a CAMS or KFintech CAS statement is the one you typed when requesting it. What to do if you forgot it, and how to save a password-free copy.
- Explainer · 7 min read · Digital signature vs electronic signature in India: what's the difference?
Digital signature vs electronic signature in India: how the IT Act defines each, how DSC and Aadhaar eSign work, and where a signature image fits in.
- Explainer · 7 min read · What is the password for the e-Aadhaar PDF?
The e-Aadhaar PDF password is the first four letters of your name in capitals plus your year of birth. See UIDAI's examples, common mistakes and fixes.
- How-to · 6 min read · How to add page numbers to a project report (and skip the cover)
Add page numbers to a project report or thesis PDF: skip the cover, start at Chapter 1, pick a position, and handle scanned certificate pages after merging.
- How-to · 6 min read · How do you compress a photo to 50 KB without ruining it?
Compress a photo to 50 KB for a form or portal: how JPG quality and pixel size trade off, the steps, what to do with PNG and HEIC, and why uploads still fail.
- How-to · 6 min read · How to convert a PDF to A4 size without cutting anything off
Convert a PDF to A4 size from US Letter, Legal or any odd page size. When to use fit or fill, what scaling to expect, and how to get clean prints in India.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to convert several phone photos into one PDF
Convert several phone photos to one PDF: put the pages in order, pick A4 or fit-to-image, keep the file small enough to upload, and fix sideways pages.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to copy text from a PDF, and why it sometimes comes out as nonsense
Copy text from a PDF without retyping. How to tell real text from a scan, why copied text comes out garbled, and what to do with Hindi PDFs and scanned pages.
- How-to · 6 min read · How to crop the white margins off a PDF
Crop white margins from a PDF so it reads better on a phone or prints larger. How trimming works, why cropped content is hidden but not deleted, and fixes.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to delete pages from a PDF before you send it
Delete pages from a PDF before you send it: remove blank scans and private pages properly, check they are really gone, and know when not to cut anything.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to fill in a PDF form without Adobe Acrobat
Fill a PDF form without Adobe: check if it's fillable, type your answers in the browser, save or flatten it, and what to do with flat, scanned or XFA forms.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to get high-resolution images out of a PDF
Get high-resolution images from a PDF: convert pages to PNG at 300 DPI for printing, or extract the original photos when they are sharper. Sizes included.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to get a PDF under 100 KB (and when it isn't realistic)
Make a PDF under 100 KB for a form upload: what is realistic for 1, 2, 5 or 10 pages, how to scan so it fits, and what to do when the file won't shrink.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to make a scanned PDF smaller and clearer
How to make a scanned PDF smaller and clearer: scan at 150 to 300 DPI, use black and white for text pages, crop to the paper, then compress to the limit.
- How-to · 7 min read · How do I mask my Aadhaar number before sharing a copy?
Mask your Aadhaar so only the last 4 digits show: download UIDAI's masked e-Aadhaar, or black out the first 8 digits on a copy you already have.
- How-to · 6 min read · How to merge PDF files into one for an application
Combine marksheets, certificates and ID copies into one PDF: the right order, size limits, locked files and the mistakes that get uploads rejected.
- How-to · 6 min read · How to put a password on a PDF before you send it
Password protect a PDF before you email a salary slip, statement or ID copy. Choosing a strong password, sharing it separately, and what the lock can't do.
- Guide · 8 min read · How to prepare your documents for KYC: clear copies, masking and file size
How to prepare documents for KYC: clear ID copies, masked Aadhaar, a purpose watermark and files small enough to upload, with the RBI rules that matter.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to print a PDF as a booklet you can fold and staple
Print a PDF as a booklet: the page order explained, duplex set to flip on the short edge, folding and stapling, and a one-sheet test first.
- How-to · 6 min read · How to print a colour PDF in black and white
Print a colour PDF in black and white: use your printer's grayscale setting, or convert the file first when a shop or portal needs a B&W copy.
- How-to · 8 min read · How to print Aadhaar front and back on one A4 sheet
Print both sides of your Aadhaar on one A4 sheet at real card size (85.6 × 54 mm), from phone photos or the e-Aadhaar PDF, with the right printer settings.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to print your driving licence front and back on one A4 page
Print your driving licence with both sides on one A4 sheet at card size (85.6 × 54 mm). Photos or a DigiLocker PDF, crop tips and what a copy can't do.
- How-to · 6 min read · How to print multiple PDF pages on one sheet of paper
Print multiple pages on one sheet of A4 to save paper on notes and slides. How 2, 4 and 6 per sheet affect text size, plus duplex and print shop tips.
- How-to · 7 min read · How do I print several photos on a single A4 sheet?
Print several photos on one A4 sheet: a grid of different photos, or many copies of one passport or stamp-size photo at exact size. Sizes, settings, tips.
- How-to · 7 min read · How do I print my PAN card from the e-PAN PDF?
Print your e-PAN at real card size on A4: where to download it, the DDMMYYYY date-of-birth password, cropping the card, and the right print settings.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to fix the page order of a scanned PDF
Fix the page order of a scanned PDF: reverse a backwards stack, pair up fronts and backs, slot in a missed page and drop blanks, without rescanning.
- How-to · 6 min read · How to redact a PDF properly, and check that it worked
Redact a PDF properly: why a black box or highlight leaves the text underneath, how real redaction removes it, and three quick checks before you share the file.
- How-to · 8 min read · How do you reduce a PDF's size so a portal will accept it?
Reduce PDF size to fit an upload limit such as 200 KB, 1 MB or 5 MB. What makes a PDF big, which compression mode to pick, and how to check the result.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to remove a password from a PDF (when you know it)
Remove a PDF password you know: enter it once, save a copy that opens freely and store it with care. Forgotten passwords can't be removed.
- How-to · 5 min read · How to resize a photo in KB on an Android phone or iPhone
Resize a photo to a KB limit on an Android phone or iPhone in the browser, no app: steps, handling iPhone HEIC photos, finding the download and uploading it.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to resize a photo to 20 KB and keep the face clear
Resize a photo to 20 KB for an exam or job form and keep the face clear: why pixel size matters more than quality, the steps, and fixes for rejected uploads.
- How-to · 6 min read · How to rotate PDF pages permanently (and why Rotate View doesn't save)
Rotate View in a PDF reader only turns the page on your screen. Here is how to rotate PDF pages permanently so a sideways scan stays upright for everyone.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to save the pictures inside a PDF without taking screenshots
Save images from a PDF at their original quality instead of taking screenshots. How extraction works, why some pictures go missing, and when to convert pages.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to save just one page of a PDF as its own file
Save one page of a PDF as its own file: pull a single marksheet, certificate or statement page out of a long PDF without a screenshot or quality loss.
- How-to · 6 min read · How to scan documents with your phone and get a clean PDF
Scan documents with your phone and get a clean, readable PDF: light, surface, corners and black and white mode, plus fixes for glare, shadows and big files.
- Guide · 7 min read · How to send ID copies and documents safely over WhatsApp or email
How to send documents safely: share only the pages needed, black out numbers, add a purpose watermark and a password, and send the password separately.
- How-to · 7 min read · How do I sign a PDF without printing and scanning it?
Sign a PDF without printing or scanning: draw, type or upload your signature, place it on the page and save. Plus what an image signature is and isn't in India.
- How-to · 6 min read · How to split a big scanned PDF into separate documents
Split a big scanned PDF into separate files, one per document: how to plan the page ranges, what the ZIP contains, and fixes for the usual problems.
- How-to · 6 min read · How to watermark your documents before sharing them
Watermark documents before sharing: what to write on ID copies for KYC, where to place it, how opaque to make it, and why a watermark deters but doesn't secure.
- Explainer · 6 min read · What is the standard ID card size in mm, and why do my prints come out wrong?
Standard ID card size is 85.6 × 53.98 mm (ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1). How Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID and DL compare, and why printed copies come out too small.
- Explainer · 7 min read · Is it safe to use online PDF tools?
Is it safe to use online PDF tools for Aadhaar, bank statements or salary slips? How upload and in-browser tools differ, and how to judge any site yourself.
- Guide · 7 min read · What size is a passport photo in India?
Indian passport photo size: 630 × 810 pixels for uploads, 4.5 × 3.5 cm on paper, white background, face 80–85% of the frame. Plus how to print a sheet.
- Guide · 7 min read · What to do when a PDF says it is damaged and could not be repaired
Why a PDF says it is damaged and could not be repaired, the quick checks to run, when a repair tool can help, and when only a fresh copy will do.
- Guide · 7 min read · Should you convert a PDF to JPG or PNG?
Converting a PDF to an image? Choose JPG for photos and small uploads, PNG for crisp text and diagrams. With DPI and pixel sizes for 72, 150 and 300 DPI.
- Explainer · 8 min read · PDF or JPG: which format should you send a document in?
PDF or JPG for documents? Send a PDF for anything with pages or text, a JPG for a single photo or signature. What to use for forms, email and WhatsApp.
- Guide · 7 min read · How to get your photo and signature right for an online application
Get your photo and signature right for an online application form: reading the notice, pixels vs KB vs cm, the DPI myth, live photos and common rejections.
- How-to · 7 min read · How to print your voter ID card front and back on one page
Print your Voter ID (EPIC) or downloaded e-EPIC with both sides on one A4 page at card size. Where to get the e-EPIC, cropping, and printer settings.
- Guide · 6 min read · What size should your signature be for an online form?
What size your signature image should be for an online form, with real figures from SSC, IBPS and UPSC notices, plus how to photograph and clean it up.
- Explainer · 6 min read · What does it mean to flatten a PDF, and when should you do it?
What flattening a PDF means: form fields and comments become part of the page so they can't be edited. When to flatten, what it keeps and what it won't protect.
- Explainer · 6 min read · What is PDF metadata, and what does your PDF say about you?
What is PDF metadata? The author, title, app and dates hidden in a PDF, where they come from, how to check them and how to remove them before you share a file.
- Explainer · 6 min read · Why does my PDF just say "Please wait" and never load?
Your PDF says "Please wait... your PDF viewer may not be able to display this type of document"? It's an XFA form. Here's why, and how to open and fill it.