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PDF Tools
32 actionsAdd Header or FooterAdds visible header or footer text to new PDF copies.Add Image or SignaturePlaces a chosen PNG or JPEG image on PDF pages in new copies, useful for logos or visual stamps.Add Page NumbersAdds visible page numbers to new PDF copies so printed or shared pages are easier to reference.Add WatermarkAdds a visible text watermark to new PDF copies, for example to label drafts.Combine Front and Back ScansCreates one PDF by alternating pages from two PDFs, useful for combining separately scanned fronts and backs.Combine into One PDFCombines supported PDFs, images and Office documents into one new PDF in a chosen order.Compress PDFCreates compressed PDF copies to reduce file size; the reduction depends on the document's contents.Convert PDF to ImagesRenders PDF pages as new PNG or JPEG images in a separate folder for each PDF.Convert PDF to TextExtracts the existing PDF text layer into a new text file; scanned images need OCR first.Create BookletCreates a new PDF with pages arranged for folding and stapling as a booklet.Create PDF from ImagesCreates one PDF with one image per page in natural filename order.Edit PDF PropertiesCreates PDF copies with updated title, author, subject and keywords without changing visible page text.Extract Images from PDFSaves supported images embedded inside each PDF into a new folder; it does not render whole pages.Extract PDF PagesCreates a new PDF containing only the pages you specify, useful for sharing an excerpt of a larger document.Flatten Form Fields and CommentsCreates PDF copies with visible form fields and comments turned into page content so they are no longer interactive.Insert Blank PagesCreates PDF copies with added blank pages for spacing, duplex printing or section breaks.Insert PDF into PDFCreates a new PDF by inserting the pages of one PDF into another.Make PDF Searchable (OCR)Creates searchable PDF copies by recognizing text in scanned pages locally; recognition can contain mistakes.Merge PDFsJoins several PDFs into one new PDF in natural filename order, keeping each document's pages together.Organize PagesCreates a new PDF from pages you visually reorder, rotate or remove, including pages from several PDFs.PDF PropertiesShows PDF properties such as page count, page sizes and PDF version without changing the document.Place Image on PDFUses an image selected alongside a PDF as a visible stamp in a new PDF.Print Multiple Pages per SheetPlaces two or four source pages on each sheet of a new PDF to make compact handouts.Protect PDF with PasswordCreates password-protected PDF copies using AES-256 encryption.Remove Blank PagesCreates PDF copies with pages detected as blank removed; faint content can affect detection.Remove PDF MetadataCreates PDF copies without document metadata such as title and author; visible page content stays present.Remove PDF PagesCreates PDF copies that omit specified pages, keeping the remaining pages in their original order.Reorder PDF PagesCreates PDF copies with pages in a new order, without editing the originals.Repair PDFAttempts to fix PDF structure by rewriting a new copy; missing or severely damaged content cannot be recovered reliably.Rotate PDF PagesCreates PDF copies with specified pages rotated clockwise, useful for sideways scans.Split PDF into PagesSplits each PDF into smaller PDFs saved in a new folder.Unlock PDFCreates PDF copies without password protection when you supply the required password.
Image Tools
30 actionsAdd Border or Make SquareAdds a border or expands the canvas to a square without cropping away image content.Add Image WatermarkCreates copies with a chosen watermark image overlaid, useful for branding or attribution.Add Text WatermarkCreates copies with visible text watermarks without altering the original images.Blur FacesUses local face detection to create copies with detected faces pixelated; missed faces still need manual review.Compare ImagesCreates a side-by-side image comparison and a difference image highlighting changed pixels.Compress ImagesCreates image copies with lower quality and optional dimension limits to reduce storage and transfer size.Compress to File SizeCreates image copies that fit a file-size limit by adjusting quality and dimensions.Convert to AVIFCreates AVIF image copies for compact storage and websites that support this modern format.Convert to Black and WhiteCreates grayscale copies by removing color while keeping the image format.Convert to JPEGCreates widely compatible JPEG copies, including from supported HEIC photos; JPEG does not retain transparency.Convert to Other FormatExports each selected still image as TIFF, BMP, GIF or ICO in a new file.Convert to PNGCreates lossless PNG copies, useful for graphics and transparency; converting cannot restore detail already lost.Convert to WebPCreates WebP copies for web use, with adjustable quality to balance appearance and file size.Copy Text from Image (OCR)Recognizes text in images locally and sends it to a text file or, when chosen, the clipboard.Create Animated GIFBuilds a new animated GIF from selected still images.Create Icon (ICO)Creates an ICO file with image sizes intended for favicons or Windows icons.Create Photo GridArranges several images in one new grid image, useful for a compact visual overview.Crop to Aspect RatioCrops image copies to a chosen aspect ratio, removing image edges instead of stretching the subject.Flip HorizontallyCreates horizontally mirrored copies, swapping the left and right sides of each image.Flip VerticallyCreates vertically mirrored copies, swapping the top and bottom of each image.Join Images Side by SideJoins images horizontally or vertically into one new image, scaling them to a common side length.Optimize PNG (Smaller Colors)Creates PNG copies with a reduced color palette to save space; some color detail may change.Remove Image MetadataCreates image copies stripped of metadata such as camera details and stored location information.Remove Location (GPS) OnlyCreates image copies without EXIF/XMP GPS fields while retaining other metadata where supported.Resize ImagesCreates copies within a maximum width and height while keeping each image's proportions.Rotate 180°Creates image copies rotated half a turn so upside-down content becomes upright.Rotate Left (90°)Creates image copies rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.Rotate Right (90°)Creates image copies rotated 90 degrees clockwise.Show Image DetailsShows image dimensions and metadata privacy flags without changing files or displaying metadata values.Straighten Using Camera OrientationCreates image copies with their stored camera orientation applied, helping photos display consistently.
Office tools
4 actionsConvert Excel to PDFCreates PDF copies of Excel workbooks using installed Microsoft Excel and its print layout.Convert PDF to WordCreates editable DOCX copies from PDFs using installed Microsoft Word; complex layouts may change.Convert PowerPoint to PDFCreates PDF copies of presentations using installed Microsoft PowerPoint.Convert Word to PDFCreates PDF copies of Word documents using installed Microsoft Word.
Audio and Video Tools
20 actionsAdd SubtitlesAdds subtitle tracks to a new video copy without re-encoding the video; subtitles remain separate tracks.Compress VideoCreates smaller MP4 copies without enlarging video dimensions; outputs that are not smaller are skipped.Convert to FLACCreates lossless-compressed FLAC audio copies; converting a lossy source does not restore lost quality.Convert to M4ACreates M4A audio copies for software and devices that accept this format.Convert to MP3Creates widely compatible MP3 audio copies for playback and sharing.Convert to MP4Creates MP4 video copies using a compatible local encoding preset.Convert to WAVCreates WAV audio copies for editing workflows that expect this format; files may become larger.Convert to WEBMCreates WebM video copies for web pages and players that support this format.Convert Video to GIFTurns a short video range into a new animated GIF without audio.Create Slideshow VideoCreates a new video showing selected images in sequence, with optional background audio.Create Video from Image and AudioCreates an MP4 video showing one still image while the selected audio plays.Extract Audio from VideoSaves each selected video's audio track as a new MP3 file.Join Videos or Audio FilesJoins files of one media kind in natural filename order into a new MP4 video or M4A audio file.Normalize VolumeCreates audio copies normalized to −16 LUFS to make perceived loudness more consistent. Requires FFmpeg.Remove AudioCreates silent video copies by removing their audio tracks.Replace Audio TrackCreates a video copy using the selected audio file in place of the original soundtrack.Rotate VideoCreates rotated video copies with FFmpeg, correcting sideways or upside-down footage.Save Video Frames as ImagesExports one frame or frames at intervals as full-size JPEG or PNG images in new folders.Show Media DetailsShows technical media properties without displaying titles, artists or other tags; files stay unchanged.Trim Audio or VideoSaves a chosen time range from each selected audio or video file as a new file.
File Tools
19 actionsAdd to ZIPCreates a new ZIP containing the existing archive entries plus the additional selection.CompareCreates an HTML report comparing two text files line by line so differences are easier to inspect.Compress to TAR.GZPackages the selection in a new TAR archive for tools and workflows that use TAR.Compress to ZIPPacks selected files and folders into one new ZIP archive for sharing or storage.Copy File NamesCopies the selected filenames to the clipboard so they can be pasted into a list.Copy PathsCopies the selected paths to the clipboard for use in another application.Count Files in DirectoryShows how many files are found in the selected folders without creating a report file.Create Checksum FileSaves SHA-256 or SHA-512 checksums in a new checksum file to help detect later changes.Create Folder Size ReportCreates a CSV summary of folder size, file types and the 20 largest files found in the selected folders.Decode Base64Decodes Base64 text back into a new binary file and rejects malformed input.Encode as Base64Encodes each file as Base64 text in a new .b64 file; Base64 is not encryption.Extract TAR/GZ ArchiveExtracts TAR archive contents into new folders without replacing the archives.Extract ZIPExtracts each ZIP into its own new folder so its contents can be used individually.Find Duplicate FilesFinds files with identical content and saves a CSV report; it does not delete duplicates.Join File PartsReassembles numbered file parts into a new file and checks the companion SHA-256 checksum when present.Rename FilesRenames original files after a preview; unlike conversion actions, it changes the selected originals.Sort Copies by TypeCopies files into a new folder with subfolders grouped by file type, leaving the sources in place.Split File into PartsSplits each file into numbered parts in a new folder and writes a SHA-256 checksum for reassembly.Verify ChecksumsChecks files against saved checksums and reports matches, missing files or mismatches.
Data tools
14 actionsChange Line EndingsCreates text copies with consistent Windows (CRLF) or Unix (LF) line endings.Convert CSV to Excel FileCreates an Excel workbook from each CSV or TSV file without requiring Microsoft Excel.Convert CSV to JSONConverts rows from CSV or TSV into a new JSON file for use in scripts and data imports.Convert CSV to MarkdownTurns a CSV or TSV table into a Markdown table in a new .md file, ready for documentation.Convert CSV to SQLCreates a .sql file with INSERT statements from CSV or TSV data; it does not connect to a database.Convert Excel File to CSVExports the first or all worksheets as separate CSV files, using stored cell values without recalculating formulas.Convert Excel File to JSONExports worksheet rows as JSON arrays in new files, without guessing headers or recalculating formulas.Convert JSON to CSVConverts tabular JSON into a new CSV file that can be opened in spreadsheet software.Convert to UTF-8Converts supported text encodings to UTF-8 in new copies so text can be exchanged more reliably.Format JSONCreates an indented JSON copy so nested objects and lists are easier to read.Merge CSV FilesCombines rows from several CSV or TSV tables into one new CSV, matching columns by their headers.Merge Text FilesJoins several text files into one new text file in natural filename order.Minify JSONCreates a compact JSON copy by removing formatting whitespace, while keeping the data structure.Validate JSONChecks JSON syntax and reports valid files or errors without creating or changing files.
Table Export
5 actionsCombine into One WorkbookCopies worksheets and delimited tables into one new Excel workbook without replacing the source files.Export to CSVSaves the selected cells as a new UTF-8 CSV file without modifying the source workbook.Export to JSONSaves the selected cells as a new JSON file for use in scripts or data exchange.Export to MarkdownSaves the selected table as a new Markdown file for documentation or issue descriptions.Export to SQL INSERTSaves the selected cells as SQL INSERT statements in a new file; it does not execute SQL or contact a database.
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