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Everything you need to know about using GetPDFMagic's powerful PDF tools. From quick tutorials to advanced techniques, we've got you covered.
Quick Start Guide
Choose Your Tool
Select from our comprehensive suite of PDF processing tools on the homepage.
Upload Your File
Drag and drop your PDF or click to browse. All files are processed securely.
Get Results
Download your processed file instantly. Files are automatically deleted after processing.
Tool Documentation
AI Summarizer
Extract key insights from long documents using advanced AI technology.
Best Use Cases:
- Research papers and academic documents
- Legal contracts and agreements
- Business reports and whitepapers
- Technical documentation
Tips for Best Results:
- Ensure text is clear and readable
- Works best with text-based PDFs
- Maximum file size: 10MB
Compress PDF
Reduce file size while maintaining quality for easier sharing and storage.
Compression Levels:
- Low: Minimal compression, best quality
- Medium: Balanced compression and quality
- High: Maximum compression, good quality
When to Use:
- Email attachments with size limits
- Web uploads and sharing
- Archive storage optimization
Merge PDF
Combine multiple PDF files into a single document with custom page ordering.
How to Merge:
- Upload multiple PDF files
- Drag to reorder pages as needed
- Click merge to combine
- Download your merged PDF
Common Uses:
- Combining report chapters
- Creating presentation packages
- Assembling legal documents
Split PDF
Extract specific pages or split large documents into smaller files.
Split Options:
- Extract specific pages (e.g., 1-5, 10-15)
- Split by page count (every N pages)
- Extract single pages individually
Perfect For:
- Extracting specific chapters
- Creating individual invoices
- Separating document sections
OCR (Text Recognition)
Convert scanned documents and images into searchable, editable text.
Supported Formats:
- Scanned PDF documents
- Image files (JPG, PNG, TIFF)
- Multi-page documents
Best Results Tips:
- Use high-resolution scans (300+ DPI)
- Ensure good contrast and lighting
- Keep text horizontal and clear
Convert to PDF
Transform various document formats into professional PDF files.
Supported Formats:
- Microsoft Word (.docx, .doc)
- PowerPoint (.pptx, .ppt)
- Excel (.xlsx, .xls)
- Images (JPG, PNG, TIFF)
Why Convert:
- Universal compatibility
- Preserve formatting
- Professional presentation
Secure PDF
Protect your documents with passwords and permission controls.
Security Options:
- Password protection for opening
- Restrict editing and copying
- Prevent printing permissions
- Watermark protection
Use Cases:
- Confidential business documents
- Legal contracts and agreements
- Financial reports and statements
Troubleshooting
Common Issues & Solutions
Upload Failed or File Not Processing
- Check file size - maximum 10MB per file
- Ensure stable internet connection
- Try refreshing the page and uploading again
- Clear browser cache and cookies
Poor OCR Results
- Use higher resolution scans (300+ DPI)
- Ensure good contrast between text and background
- Make sure text is horizontal and not skewed
- Clean up image noise before processing
Large File Processing Slow
- Consider compressing the file first
- Split large documents into smaller sections
- Use stable, high-speed internet connection
- Avoid processing multiple files simultaneously
Security & Privacy
Data Protection
- Files are automatically deleted after processing
- All transfers use SSL/TLS encryption
- No permanent storage of user documents
- GDPR and CCPA compliant processing
Best Practices
- Download processed files immediately
- Use secure networks for sensitive documents
- Clear browser downloads folder regularly
- Review our privacy policy for full details
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