Acrobat Standard vs Pro: do you need OCR, redaction or PDF comparison?
Compare Acrobat Standard and Pro for PDF editing, OCR, redaction and document comparison, then check sample output and billing terms before choosing a paid plan.
Read guide →Read ebooks, PDFs and image collections
Searchable documents and works whose page appearance matters need different viewing features. Check format support first, then try zoom, facing pages and page order on your own screen.
Before choosing a task
- Check the viewer supports the PDF, EPUB or image format.
- Try zoom, facing pages and page order to get readable text and images.
- Keep source files when converting, then check page count and displayed contents.
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LibreOffice Writer: Create a Document and Export It as PDF
Create a document in LibreOffice Writer and export it as PDF. Keep the editable ODT original and check the separate PDF before distributing it.
Read guide →SumatraPDF: Read PDFs and E-books Quickly
Read PDFs and ebooks in SumatraPDF’s simple interface. Follow official installation, then try tabs, in-document search and useful reading shortcuts.
Read guide →Combine and split PDFs with PDFsam Basic
Merge or split PDFs with PDFsam Basic. Arrange files in order, choose split points and inspect the output while keeping your source documents.
Read guide →Scan paper to searchable PDF with NAPS2
Scan paper into a searchable PDF with NAPS2. Set up the scanner and OCR language, save the document and check text recognition in the resulting PDF.
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Export One Excel Sheet to PDF with All Columns on One Page Width
Export just one Excel sheet to PDF. Set the print area, fit columns to one page width and check for missing columns or unreadable scaling in the result.
Read guide →Redact Sensitive PDF Information in Acrobat Pro and Verify the Saved Copy
Redact names or addresses in Acrobat Pro, remove selected hidden data and save a separate PDF. Check the result instead of relying on a black overlay.
Read guide →Convert Word document to PDF while preserving layout
Export Word to PDF and check the layout. Review print view and page range, save a separate PDF and inspect it in another viewer before distributing it.
Read guide →Save selected PDF pages with Microsoft Print to PDF
Save selected PDF pages to a separate file with Microsoft Print to PDF. Choose the range, save a copy and check the output and print-based limitations.
Read guide →Export calibre highlights and annotations to a separate file
Save selected-text highlights and notes outside calibre. Check the annotation browser, export format, saved contents and limits for rereading or sharing.
Read guide →Move a complete calibre library to another drive
Move books, metadata.db, tags and custom columns together. Select the correct existing library, verify the destination and recover from an unexpectedly empty list.
Read guide →Track purchase source and edition with calibre custom columns
Use custom columns for purchase source and edition to distinguish similar titles. Check data types, lookup names, sample entries, multiple formats and revised editions.
Read guide →Send a DRM-free EPUB to a USB reading device
Send an EPUB from calibre to a USB reader. Using Kobo's official conditions as an example, check detection, format choice, job completion, safe ejection and on-device reading.
Read guide →Test ebook conversion on a copy before adopting the layout
Test calibre conversion before adopting EPUB output. Compare contents, images, paragraphs and tables, inspect input-format limits and change one setting at a time.
Read guide →Diagnose image sequence problems in a CBZ comic
Compare CBZ reading order with archived image names. Distinguish spread pairing from sequence issues, inspect duplicates or extras and verify a repackaged working copy.
Read guide →Set comic spreads and right-to-left reading in SumatraPDF
Arrange a cover followed by two-page comic spreads. Check reading direction, page pairing and wide images without changing the source pictures.
Read guide →Read small PDF text with fit-width and continuous view
Compare whole-page, fit-width and fit-content views in SumatraPDF, then choose separate views for reading text and inspecting complete diagrams.
Read guide →Manage reading locations with outlines and favorites in SumatraPDF
Separate a document outline from personal favorites and retain places to revisit across several references. Verify navigation and keep location records useful when organizing files.
Read guide →Search a PDF in Firefox and distinguish printed page numbers
Use Firefox PDF search, the sidebar and page input to locate a passage. Distinguish printed page numbers from file positions and identify image-only documents.
Read guide →Save and verify PDF reading notes in Firefox
Add brief notes or highlights in Firefox, save an annotated copy and reopen it. Distinguish study markings from secure redaction.
Read guide →Set EPUB text size and reading layout in calibre
Adjust text size, paged view and scrolling in calibre's E-book viewer. Distinguish text reflow from image enlargement and printed page numbering.
Read guide →Use calibre bookmarks and Reference mode for reading notes
Separate resume position, chapter contents, bookmarks and paragraph references in an EPUB. Prepare notes that remain useful after layout changes and review annotations before sharing.
Read guide →Check voice and reading order for calibre read-aloud
Try calibre read-aloud with a short passage and check voice, starting location and limits around tables or images. Verify understanding as well as audible output.
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