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A LITTLE KNOW-HOW GOES A LONG WAY

Good work starts
with a little clarity.

Practical notes for the documents in your day.

FOLIO / FIELD NOTES01Choosing your tools
Choosing your tools · 4 min read

Choosing the Best Free PDF Editor for Your Task

Choose a free PDF editor by checking downloads, text editing, signatures, file limits and privacy. See which Folio workflows are free and which require a plan.

FOLIO / FIELD NOTES02Editing
Editing · 4 min read

How to Edit a PDF Online: Text, Annotations & Saving

Add text, highlights, and a signature without losing sight of the original. A practical guide to working in the Folio editor.

FOLIO / FIELD NOTES03Organization
Organization · 3 min read

How to Merge and Split PDF Files Without Losing Pages

Learn when to merge documents, how to arrange their order, and how to extract just the pages you need.

FOLIO / FIELD NOTES04File size
File size · 3 min read

Why Your PDF Won’t Get Smaller — and What to Try

Understand PDF file size, lossless optimization, image-heavy documents, and why compression results vary.

FOLIO / FIELD NOTES05Forms
Forms · 3 min read

Fillable vs. Flattened PDFs: Which Should You Share?

Understand editable PDF form fields, flattened exports, and visual signatures before sharing your completed document.

FOLIO / FIELD NOTES06Signing
Signing · 3 min read

How to Sign a PDF: Draw, Type or Upload Your Signature

Add a signature to a PDF using a mouse, touch screen, typed name, or image. Position it clearly and check the finished document before sharing.

FOLIO / FIELD NOTES07Conversion
Conversion · 3 min read

How to Convert PDF Pages to JPG or PNG at the Right Resolution

Choose JPG or PNG, select PDF pages, and set export resolution. Learn how to keep small text clear without making image files unnecessarily large.

FOLIO / FIELD NOTES08Conversion
Conversion · 3 min read

How to Combine JPG, PNG and WEBP Images into One PDF

Turn receipts, photos, or screenshots into an ordered PDF. Choose image-sized or A4 pages, check orientation, and preview every page before export.

FOLIO / FIELD NOTES09Protection
Protection · 3 min read

How to Password Protect a PDF Before Sharing It

Create a PDF that requires an opening password. Check encryption limits, retain an original, and avoid confusing password protection with redaction.