The AXS PDF blog
Practical guides for getting more out of your PDFs.
Are Online PDF Tools Safe? What Really Happens to Your Files
Before you drop a contract or bank statement into an online PDF tool, understand where your file actually goes. A clear guide to PDF tool safety, privacy and how to choose one you can trust.
July 12, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Reduce PDF File Size for Email (25 MB, 10 MB and Under)
Your PDF is too big to email? Here's how to get it under common attachment limits like 25 MB, 10 MB or 5 MB — free, private and in your browser.
July 12, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Scan a Document to PDF with Your Phone
Turn your phone into a scanner: capture documents and save them as a clean, multi-page PDF — free, private and without a dedicated app.
July 12, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
Why Your PDF Won't Open (and How to Fix It)
A PDF that won't open is usually caused by one of a handful of common problems. Here's how to diagnose and fix each one.
July 12, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Share Sensitive Documents Securely
Sending a contract, ID or statement? Here's how to share sensitive documents securely — encrypting the file, protecting it with a password and avoiding common mistakes.
July 12, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Password Protect a PDF
Add a password to encrypt a PDF so only people with the password can open it — free and in your browser.
July 11, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Unlock a Password-Protected PDF
Remove the password from a PDF you can open, so you no longer have to type it every time — free and private.
July 11, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Add a Watermark to a PDF
Stamp text like DRAFT or CONFIDENTIAL across every page of a PDF — free, no watermark on the output itself.
July 11, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Add Page Numbers to a PDF
Insert page numbers into a PDF to make long documents easy to reference — free and in your browser.
July 11, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Convert PDF to JPG
Turn each page of a PDF into a high-quality JPG image for free, right in your browser — no upload.
July 11, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Extract Pages from a PDF
Pull specific pages out of a PDF into a new document — free, private, in your browser.
July 11, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Remove Pages from a PDF
Delete unwanted pages from a PDF and download the cleaned-up file — free and in your browser.
July 11, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Sign a PDF for Free (No Printing)
Add your signature to a PDF without printing and scanning. Draw, type or upload your signature — free and private.
July 10, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Convert an Image to PDF
Turn JPG, PNG or WebP images into a single PDF for free, right in your browser — no upload needed.
July 10, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Split a PDF into Separate Pages
Split a PDF into individual pages or extract a page range for free, in your browser.
July 10, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Convert PDF to Word for Free
Turn a PDF into an editable Word document (DOCX) for free, right in your browser.
July 10, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Rotate a PDF and Save It
Rotate the pages of a PDF and save the change permanently — free and in your browser.
July 10, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Merge PDF Files for Free (2026 Guide)
Learn how to combine multiple PDFs into one document for free, right in your browser — no upload, no watermark, no sign-up. A complete 2026 guide.
July 8, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
How to Compress a PDF Without Losing Quality
Reduce PDF file size for email and uploads while keeping your document sharp. A practical guide to free, private, in-browser PDF compression.
July 8, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
The Best Free PDF Tools in 2026
A practical roundup of the best free online PDF tools in 2026 — for merging, compressing, converting, editing and securing your documents.
July 8, 2026 · AXS PDF Team
Looking for an iLovePDF Alternative? Meet AXS PDF
AXS PDF is a fast, private, free alternative to iLovePDF — most tools run in your browser so your files are never uploaded. Full comparison and migration guide.
July 8, 2026 · AXS PDF Team