Document packets often contain separate PDF files, scanned pages, and photographed forms. A local workflow can prepare these materials without uploading document contents to a conversion service.
1. Prepare the PDF packet
PDF Tools can merge files, extract selected pages, rotate scans, convert images to PDF, and apply a draft watermark.
- Merge — combine related cover pages, agreements, and appendices.
- Split — extract only the pages required for a record or submission.
- Images to PDF — convert legible PNG or JPG scans into a document.
2. Extract text from a scan
OCR — Image to Text downloads a language-processing model on first use and performs recognition on the device.
Input quality requirements
- Even lighting and strong contrast
- Accurate cropping around the text region
- Minimal blur, skew, and compression artifacts
- Independent review of recognized text before use
3. Apply a visual signature
The Digital Signature tool can create a visual mark and place it on a PDF. It does not provide signer authentication, a digital certificate, an audit trail, or a certified electronic-signature workflow.
Operating considerations
- Current browser versions are recommended for large PDF operations.
- Smaller files are generally more reliable on mobile devices.
- Processing labels should be reviewed before sensitive information is used.
The Background Remover also downloads an on-device processing model on first use.
Related utilities
Browser-based tools referenced in this guide