Question 1

How do I convert images to PDF?

Accepted Answer

Click the Images to PDF tool, drag and drop your JPG, PNG, or WebP images, reorder them as needed, then click Convert. Your PDF is generated instantly and downloads to your device — no upload to any external server.

Question 2

Can I merge multiple PDFs into one?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use Merge PDFs to combine any number of PDF files. You can drag to reorder the documents before merging. The result is a single, optimized PDF file that downloads automatically.

Question 3

Are my files private and secure?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. MagPDF processes files entirely within your browser session using your own device. Files are never stored on our servers, never logged, and never shared. Once you close the tab, everything is gone.

Question 4

What image formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

MagPDF supports JPEG, JPG, PNG, and WebP images for conversion to PDF or merging with existing PDFs. For PDF output images, you can choose between JPEG, PNG, and WebP formats.

Question 5

Is MagPDF really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — 100% free with no hidden fees, no file limits per use, and no account required. We believe powerful PDF tools should be accessible to everyone.

Question 6

What is the maximum file size I can upload?

Accepted Answer

Each individual file can be up to 50 MB. For merging, the combined total should stay under 200 MB for best performance.

Question 7

Can I use MagPDF on my phone or tablet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MagPDF is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. All tools are accessible from any modern browser on any device without installing an app.

Question 8

Can I sign a PDF online for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use the Edit PDF tool to add a handwritten, typed, or uploaded signature to any PDF. Draw your signature with a mouse or finger, type it in cursive, or upload a signature image. The result is a standard PDF annotation embedded directly in the file — all in your browser, no uploads.

Question 9

How do I highlight text in a PDF?

Accepted Answer

Open your PDF with the Edit PDF tool, select the Highlight tool from the toolbar, then drag over any area of the page to add a yellow highlight. The highlight is embedded when you download the edited PDF. You can also use the Redact tool to cover content with a white rectangle.

Question 10

Can I verify a digital signature on a PDF?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In the Edit PDF tool, click Verify Sig to inspect any embedded PKCS#7 digital signature fields — signer name, signing time, certificate details, and byte-range integrity. Note: this is a metadata inspection tool only and does not provide legal or CA-backed verification.

Question 11

Can I convert a bank statement PDF to Excel?

Accepted Answer

Yes — our PDF to Excel converter automatically detects tables in bank statements, invoices, and trading reports and exports them into structured spreadsheets with separate sheets for each table. Drop your PDF into the PDF to Excel tool, preview the extracted tables, then download the XLSX file with bold headers and auto-sized columns.

Question 12

What is a free alternative to Adobe Acrobat or ilovepdf?

Accepted Answer

MagPDF is a completely free alternative to Adobe Acrobat, ilovepdf, and Smallpdf. It offers all the same core features — merge, split, compress, sign, rotate, watermark, protect, convert, and AI analysis — with no subscription, no file limit per session, and no account required. All processing happens in your browser, so your files stay completely private.

Question 13

How do I reduce the size of a PDF file for free?

Accepted Answer

Use the Compress PDF tool. Upload your PDF, click Compress, and MagPDF will reduce the file size using lossless compression. The compressed PDF downloads automatically — no quality loss, no watermarks added, and completely free.

Question 14

Can I extract text from a scanned PDF?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use the OCR tool to extract text from scanned PDFs and images. MagPDF uses Tesseract OCR to recognize text from scanned pages and returns it as plain text you can copy, search, and use. It works on both PDF files and standalone images (JPEG, PNG).