ArchitectPDF
FAQ
Quick answers to common questions about compression, conversion, editing, and PDF security.
How do I compress a PDF online for free?
Open Compress PDF, upload your file, choose a compression level, and click Compress PDF. Your optimized file downloads right away.
What is the difference between High, Medium, and Low compression?
High targets the smallest file size, Medium balances size and clarity, and Low preserves maximum quality for sensitive visuals.
How do I merge PDF files into one?
Go to Merge PDF, upload at least two files, reorder them if needed, and click Generate to download a single combined PDF.
How do I split a PDF into separate pages?
Use Split PDF, upload your file, choose the pages you want to keep, and generate the smaller PDF.
Can I convert PDF to Word and keep formatting?
Yes. PDF to Word is best for text-based PDFs with selectable text. Scanned PDFs may need OCR later.
How do I convert Word to PDF without layout changes?
Open Word to PDF, upload DOC/DOCX, and download the PDF. Fonts and layout are preserved in most cases.
How do I convert images to PDF?
Use Image to PDF for mixed image types, or JPG to PDF / PNG to PDF for a single format workflow.
How do I convert PDF pages to images?
Use PDF to Images, choose JPG or PNG, set the resolution, and download a ZIP of the page images.
How do I rotate PDF pages?
Open Rotate PDF, upload the file, pick the rotation direction, and download the corrected PDF.
How do I add a watermark to a PDF?
Go to Watermark PDF, enter your watermark text, preview placement, and generate the stamped PDF.
How do I password protect a PDF?
Use Protect PDF, set a password, confirm it, and download the encrypted file.
How do I remove a PDF password?
Use Unlock PDF, upload the protected file, enter the password, and download the unlocked PDF.
Can I edit a PDF online?
Yes. Edit PDF opens a workspace for comments, annotations, page reordering, and light layout cleanup.
Does ArchitectPDF support HTML, Excel, and PowerPoint to PDF?
Yes. Use HTML to PDF, Excel to PDF, or PPTX to PDF to convert those files into share-ready PDFs.
Is my file secure on ArchitectPDF?
Yes. Files are processed only to complete the requested task and are deleted immediately afterward.
Why didn’t my file size shrink much?
Some PDFs are already optimized or contain compressed images. In those cases, size reduction can be minimal.
What file size limit do you support?
ArchitectPDF supports large uploads up to 200 MB for most tools. If a file fails, try compressing it first.