10 Common PDF Problems and How to Fix Them

1. File Size Too Large

Problem: PDF won't send via email due to size limits.

Solution: Use our compression tool to reduce file size by 40-60%.

Problem: Need to combine several documents into one.

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Problem: Want to extract pages 1-5 from a 50-page document.

Solution: Use our split tool with page ranges.

Problem: File appears corrupted or won't open.

Solution: Try opening in a different PDF reader. If that fails, request a new copy from the sender.

Problem: Some pages are rotated incorrectly.

Solution: Use a PDF rotation tool to fix page orientation before sharing.

Problem: Images look pixelated after processing.

Solution: Avoid high compression for image-heavy PDFs. Use low or medium compression instead.

Problem: Worried about uploading sensitive documents online.

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Problem: PDF looks different on different devices.

Solution: Ensure fonts are embedded and use standard PDF/A format for archiving.

Problem: Need to modify text in a PDF.

Solution: PDFs are not easily editable. Consider converting to Word, editing, then back to PDF.

Problem: Large PDFs take forever to load.

Solution: Compress the file or split it into smaller sections for faster loading.

Most PDF problems have simple solutions. With the right tools, you can handle PDFs efficiently and securely.