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Edit, manage, and save documents in your preferred format

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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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I would like to attend a webinar at some time, but for next few months I am far to busy to take time and energy for the webinar. I'm sure there is much to learn although I did succeed in working on document that needed to be done. This is a great tool; I look forward to continuing to use it. Thank you!
Karen S
2017-03-22
Use PDFfiller for my PDF editing and signing needs I use it quite often and it has made my life much easier. PDFfiller provides a lot of functionality for a low cost compared to other solutions. A few features were missing when I first started using it but they have added functionality and it's much better now.
Jesus G.
2019-05-16
Happy with the service It has been easy to use I like that is allows me to edit PDF's - and that all of my colleagues can log in and use the same services from their computers. I find it takes too long to save and open documents
Jodi G.
2019-01-16
This is the best PDF program Ive used This is the best PDF program Ive used. Ive long wanted something to compete with Adobe and this is it. I love the ease of using all features, especially the editing/adding text option. This program is top tier! As a healthcare provider who has to often complete forms for patients, this program exceeds my expectations.
DR. APJ
2024-11-08
Well Well, this is my first experience and it was very well, although I will be sure of this assestment until I receibe the opinion of my coleges since they will read the edited pdf. What I think that PdfFiller is doing well? Well let me have another edition experience and I will be on the condition to answer this question. The only thing that I didn't like, was that I select the option to pay 15 dlls and the charge to my credit card was almost twice.
JOSE DE
2023-10-11
Go to Tool for pdf Editing Overall experience has been great ! This tool helps to merge, convert to pdf as well as edit pdfs as needed on the fly. The software has came in handy to sign documents electronically, quickly edit portions of pdf. Great tool for editing pdfs. I mean you could edit very little detail in the pdf and you wouldn't even know if it was changed. All in one package that gives tremendous flexibility with converting word documents to pdf, editing scanned images by converting them to pdfs as well as getting and authorizing with ability to get electronic signatures. With this software you don't need Docu Sign !! Cant erase back ground color for edited text. Edited text should appear seamless and not show signs of editing. Cursor movements and moving of text boxes needs alignment and calibration for more accuracy. There needs to be a way to revert back the changes done. Payment processing and charges need to be clear and upfront without any disguise.
Kartik G.
2022-04-28
Great for filling out a pdf loan… Great for filling out a pdf loan application that came to me as a pdf of a photocopy of a document that was appreciably rotated and distorted. Highly recommended.
Mary in WI
2021-08-31
What do you like best? Ease of use, support within minutes, fair pricing What do you dislike? Would be nice if there was an app, downloadable What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized? Helps to easily fill out any PDF document
User in Real Estate
2021-08-09
PDF Filler is a great website for me to… PDF Filler is a great website for me to use. It's simple and convenient since I don't need to fill everything by hand. The only issues I have are filling in the date because I'm required to manually select the day, month, and year. Another issue is the website automatically switching to the next page which is annoying because I want to check all the fill ins are correct. Lastly, the layout of the website is rather confusing because I had to spent a couple of minutes figuring out how to import documents and other stuff. That's why PDF Filler gets a 4 star rating because of these mild inconvenience.
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2020-06-08

Convert Word to PDF and Protect PDF from Copying for Desktop

Managing your documents just became easier with our Convert Word to PDF and Protect PDF from Copying for Desktop feature. This tool allows you to transform your Word documents into secure PDF files while ensuring their content remains safe from unauthorized access and copying.

Key Features

Convert Word documents to high-quality PDF files
Protect PDF files from copying, editing, and printing
Batch conversion to handle multiple files at once
Simple and user-friendly interface for seamless operation
Supports various formats including DOC and DOCX

Use Cases and Benefits

Perfect for students preparing reports and theses
Ideal for businesses sharing sensitive information
Useful for authors protecting their written works
Convenient for anyone needing to archive documents securely

With this feature, you can easily convert your Word files into PDF format while safeguarding important information. Imagine submitting your project or report with the confidence that no one can alter your work or extract your content without permission. This tool not only enhances the security of your documents but also streamlines your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most.

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For pdfFiller’s FAQs

Below is a list of the most common customer questions. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
What if I have more questions?
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Set password that is required to view PDF — once password is shared — it can be removed. Convert PDF to images, then convert these images to PDF (using ImageMagick, Ghost script) — recoverable using OCR.
By default your all word documents should not get converted to PDF unless they have not been converted. Docx then they are still word documents, it might be then you need to change the default program to open the Word documents. If all file that were supposed to be word documents and the file extension is filename.
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.

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