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Guides, how-tos, and updates on building a free Office alternative.

Split one PDF into several files by page range, or pull out just the pages you need. Free in your browser, with page-range examples and tips.

Add a password to a PDF, or remove one you already know, for free in your browser. Covers open vs owner passwords, AES-256, and safe password habits.

Combine several PDFs into one for free, then reorder, split, rotate, crop and stamp pages. A step-by-step guide with page-range examples.

Old laptop or Chromebook struggling with Office? Compare free options that run fast on weak hardware, and why browser editors that render on a server help.

Turn a photo or scan into an editable Word file or searchable PDF for free. Supports English, French and Arabic, with tips for accurate results.

Edit .docx, .xlsx and .pptx files in your browser for free, no Microsoft Office install. Steps, format support, limits, and how it compares to the alternatives.

Open and edit XLSX, XLS, ODS and CSV files in your browser for free. Real formulas, multiple sheets, export options, limits and tips for large files.

Export every page of a PDF as a JPG image for free. One image per page at 150 DPI, with tips for choosing pages, sharing and slides.

Turn JPG, PNG and other images into one PDF for free, with pages in the order you choose. Steps, tips for phone photos and scans, and what to do next.

Shrink a PDF with lossless compression, and learn why some files barely change. Honest expectations plus practical ways to get a much smaller file.

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