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Short, practical answers to the problems people bring to DoPDFNow most often.

How to convert a scanned PDF to an editable Word file

Why a scanned PDF opens as pictures in Word, and how to turn it into text you can edit, in English or Hindi, without uploading it.

Why your exam photo or signature gets rejected, and how to fix it

The common reasons SSC, banking, railway, NEET and UPSC forms reject a photo or signature upload, and a quick fix for each one.

How to reduce a PDF to 100 KB, 200 KB or 1 MB for government forms

A step-by-step way to get certificates and documents under the upload limit of government, exam and job portals, and what to do when a file still will not fit.

How to sign a PDF without printing it

Add your signature to a PDF on a phone or computer by drawing, typing or using a photo of your signature, without printing and scanning.

How to prepare your PDFs for a job application

Turn your resume, certificates and ID proofs into the single, small, properly named PDF that job portals and recruiters ask for.