PDF guides

Step-by-step help for everyday PDF jobs. Each guide gives the quick answer first, uses our free tools where they fit, and says plainly when something will not work. Written by the PDF-I-Love team.

• Compress a PDF under 4 MB for IRCC uploads Get passport scans, payslips and bank statements under the IRCC upload limit, with real test results and fixes for files that stay too big. Updated November 6, 2026
• Merge PDF files without uploading them Combine several PDFs into one inside your browser, on any device, and check for yourself that nothing was uploaded. Updated November 2, 2026
• Is it safe to upload PDFs online? What to check first A plain checklist for sensitive PDFs, plus two ways to see for yourself whether a tool uploads your file. Updated October 30, 2026
• How to remove pages from a PDF, free and without uploading it Cut unwanted pages out of a PDF on any device, plus the built-in options on Mac, iPhone and Windows. Updated October 26, 2026