PDF How-To Guides
Short, plain-English walkthroughs for every free tool on ThePDFBuddy. Each guide shows you exactly which buttons to press, when the tool is the right choice, and the common mistakes to avoid — so you get a clean result on the first try.
How to Merge PDFs
Combine several PDF files into one document, in the exact order you choose — perfect for application packets, reports, and invoices.
Read the guideHow to Split a PDF
Break a PDF into individual pages, bundled together as a convenient ZIP download — handy when you only need to share one page.
Read the guideHow to Rotate a PDF
Fix sideways or upside-down pages with a 90°, 180°, or 270° turn, applied to every page in one pass.
Read the guideHow to Compress a PDF
Shrink an oversized PDF so it fits inside email attachment and upload limits — without making the text hard to read.
Read the guideHow to Add a Watermark to a PDF
Stamp DRAFT, CONFIDENTIAL, SAMPLE, or your own text across every page, with control over size and opacity.
Read the guideHow to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Number every page neatly at the bottom, starting from any number you like — the finishing touch for long documents.
Read the guideHow to Convert Images to PDF
Turn JPG and PNG photos — receipts, forms, scanned pages — into one clean, page-sized PDF.
Read the guideLooking for something else? Browse the frequently asked questions or the in-depth articles for longer, practical write-ups on getting PDFs under control.