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Short, task-focused instructions for using Docvel's browser-based PDF tools. Your files stay on your device while you work.

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How to merge PDF files

Combine several PDF files into one document while keeping the order you choose.

  1. 1 Choose two or more PDF files.
  2. 2 Move files up or down to set the order.
  3. 3 Select Merge PDF and download the result.

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How to split a PDF

Create separate PDF parts from individual pages or page ranges.

  1. 1 Choose a PDF file.
  2. 2 Enter values such as 1,3-5; each item becomes one output part.
  3. 3 Download the generated PDF parts.

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How to convert a PDF to images

Export every PDF page as a JPG or PNG image from one tool.

  1. 1 Choose a PDF file.
  2. 2 Select JPG for smaller files or PNG for lossless output.
  3. 3 Download the converted page images.

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How to organize PDF pages

Rotate, delete, extract, or reorder pages without uploading the document.

  1. 1 Open the appropriate page organization tool.
  2. 2 Enter page numbers or ranges when needed.
  3. 3 Review the result and download the edited PDF.

PDF guide

How to protect a PDF

Add password protection to a PDF using browser-side AES-256 encryption.

  1. 1 Choose a PDF file.
  2. 2 Enter and save a strong password.
  3. 3 Download the protected PDF and keep the password safe.

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How to convert images to PDF

Turn JPG or PNG images into a single PDF document.

  1. 1 Choose one or more JPG or PNG images.
  2. 2 Arrange the images in the desired order.
  3. 3 Select JPG/PNG to PDF and download the document.

PDF guide

How to compress a PDF

Reduce the size of image-heavy PDFs while understanding the quality trade-offs.

  1. 1 Choose one PDF file.
  2. 2 Run the browser-based compression.
  3. 3 Check the output before relying on it.

A note about local processing

Docvel reads supported files in your browser and creates the result on your device. Large or complex PDFs may use more browser memory, and some operations such as compression rebuild pages as images.