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Convert documents with ease

Convert text documents (.docx), spreadsheets (.xlsx), images (.jpeg), and presentations (.pptx) into editable PDFs (.pdf) and vice versa.
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Start with any popular format

You can upload documents in PDF, DOC/DOCX, RTF, JPEG, PNG, and TXT formats and start editing them immediately or convert them to other formats.
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Store converted documents anywhere

Select the necessary format and download your file to your device or export it to your cloud storage. pdfFiller supports Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, and OneDrive.
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Convert documents in batches

Bundle multiple documents into a single package and convert them all in one go—no need to process files individually.
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Preview and manage pages

Review the documents you are about to convert and exclude the pages you don’t need. This way, you can compress your files without losing quality.
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Protect converted documents

Safeguard your sensitive information while converting documents. Set up a password and lock your document to prevent unauthorized access.

How to quickly convert and compress your PDF?

Upload your document

Upload a document from your device, cloud storage, email, or URL.
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Use the converter tool

Select your document and click Convert .
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Select format and destination

Decide on the file type and where you want to save the converted document—on your device or in your cloud storage.
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Manage pages and additional settings

Once everything is set, you can access advanced settings to compress a document by excluding unnecessary pages, set passwords, and select other options.
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This is a really great PDF convertor. Very easy to use. The best I have seen. A very good find. I would recommend especially to fill out government documents that could be rejected because of bad handwriting.
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2016-07-03
I worked with Elie tonight and your support is amazing. She was friendly, patient and knowledgeable. She was able me to better understand the PDFfiller and was able to accomplish what I wanted. Very Pleased with your service and product.
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2017-01-27
Great features, love the ruler that lets you type straight every line unlike Adobe Acrobat. I really like the compatibility with mobile phones to create your digital signature. Overall I was quite happy and impressed with the software. It would be great if the trial period was longer.
Anonymous Customer
2019-01-17
Perfect for my needs! I found it super easy to use - was looking for a product like this and it really met my needs! I have used it for basic tasks and it works great. I feel like if I ever want to do more creative documents that I will need more training. This feature is a bit complicated to me.
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2018-05-18
If you are an insurance biller....this is the software you need! The ease of finding, and using different types of preformatted pdf documents vastly cuts down on the amount of time I have to spend on filling these forms out by hand.
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2018-03-07
RECOMMENDED This app/website is really good. It is easier and it has some features that is really useful if you're dealing with pdf files all day long. The downside tho, it is quite pricey for me. But if you're okay with the price, consider subscribe to their service, very recommended.
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2022-12-14
What do you like best? Editing, merging and marking-up PDF documents and particularly drawings (I am an architect) is easy to do on the program. Editing, deleting selected pages and merging are the most common features that I use, and this is easily done on pdfFiller. It would be helpful if the program has better ways to draw lines and circles, etc., as these are basic needs when marking-up drawings. These features need to be improved. What do you dislike? Drawing features are not user friendly and need to be improved. Highlighting, which is available on pdfFiller, can only be done in straight lines and not at an angle or in curved shapes. This needs to be improved. What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you? Editing and merging PDF documents, marking-up PDF drawings. These are my most critical needs for document review and pdfFiller allows me to do all of this easily.
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2022-11-01
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Manelisi H.
2022-07-11
Well it worked. But, I was tricked into the 30day trial by populating a document you do not own. I could have done this without needing an account albeit "free trial." I don't think I need this service full time. It's way too expensive for an infrequent user.
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2021-04-24

Convert Excel to PDF and Protect PDF from Copying for Desktop

Transform your Excel files into secure, shareable PDF documents effortlessly. Our conversion tool allows you to maintain the integrity of your data while preventing unauthorized copying. Whether you are an individual, a small business owner, or part of a larger organization, this software equips you with the means to handle your documents confidently.

Key Features

Easily convert Excel spreadsheets to PDF format, ensuring high-quality output
Apply password protection to your PDFs, restricting access and editing
Prevent copying, printing, and modifying of your PDF files
User-friendly interface for quick and simple operations
Batch conversion options for processing multiple files simultaneously

Potential Use Cases and Benefits

Ideal for professionals needing to share data securely without the risk of alteration
Useful for educators wanting to distribute worksheets while protecting their content
Beneficial for businesses aiming to present financial reports with restricted access
Perfect for legal documents that must remain unchanged after sharing

This tool solves your document sharing concerns. By converting your Excel files to PDFs, you retain their format and layout while safeguarding sensitive information. You can collaborate easily without worrying about data leaks or unauthorized edits. Enhance your productivity and peace of mind with our easy-to-use solution.

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Open a workbook. On the File tab, click Save As. Click Browse. Select PDF from the drop-down list. Click Options. You can publish a selection, active sheet or entire workbook. Click OK and then Click Save.
Open a workbook. On the File tab, click Save As. Click Browse. Select PDF from the drop-down list. Click Options. You can publish a selection, active sheet or entire workbook. Click OK and then Click Save.
Open your PDF. Go to Protect Tab. Click Password. Enter Password. Select the Printing allowed dropdown. Select None means to prevent printing. Select the Changes Allowed dropdown. Select None -means the highest level of protection.
Protect PDF from Copying and Editing Go to the “Protect” tab, then click the “Set Password” button. Then select the option of “Permission Password”. Enter your desired password and permissions. Once confirmed, click on “Save” button to apply, and save your PDF file.
After open an Excel document, Use mouse right-button to drag to select cells which you want to print in one page. > Set up the right margins as paper size margins. > Use Scale to Fit to avoid cutting page head or bottom part off.

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