Online PDF Editor for All Your Needs

Frequently asked questions

• What is PDF Guru?

  

  Our PDF editing tool is built to simplify everyday document tasks. You can change PDF content, sign documents, compress files, merge or split PDF pages — all right in your browser. Our platform also offers a file converter that supports formats like Word, Excel, JPG, PNG, DWG, and more, making it easy to switch between file types. You can also annotate, fill out forms, and even use optical character recognition (OCR) to work with scanned documents. 

• Is PDF Guru safe to use?

  

  Yes — keeping your files and data safe is a top priority for us. We’ve built in several layers of protection so you can use PDF Guru with confidence.

  • We follow GDPR rules, which means your data is handled responsibly and only used with your permission.

  • Your files are encrypted during upload using secure SSL connections, so no one can see what you're working on.

  • We also protect files on our servers with extra encryption — even if someone got access, the files would still be unreadable.

  • We use AES encryption, a trusted security standard used by banks and governments around the world.

  • And yes, we’re verified by Google Safe Browsing, so you won’t run into malware or unsafe downloads here.

  So, whether you need to draw on PDF files or extract text from images, your documents stay safe every step of the way.

  You can dive into the details in our blog article on PDF Guru's security measures.

• Is PDF Guru available as a subscription or a one-time purchase?

  

  Our PDF corrector is a subscription-based service, with both monthly and yearly plans to choose from. The monthly plan is easy on the budget, but the yearly plan gives you the best value if you’re planning to stick around. If you’re a new user, you can check out our platform for free before downloading your first file.

• How to edit PDF files using PDF Guru?

  

  It’s super easy to modify PDF files with us. Here's how it works:

  1. Scroll up to the top of this page.

  2. Upload your PDF into the window and wait for it to load.

  3. Use our advanced tools to update PDF content — edit text, adjust fonts, highlight sections, add comments, insert shapes, and more.

  4. Click Done, choose your preferred file format, and hit Download.

  Suggestion: When you add images to a PDF, it can increase the size of your file. If it ends up too large, you can use our PDF Compressor to make it easier to share or store.

• What are the basic features that come with PDF Guru?

  

  PDF Guru gives you all the tools you need to handle documentation with ease:

  • Edit PDF files, adding text, comments, or images;
  • Use ready-made PDF forms for tax, HR, real estate, and more;
  • Use OCR to make scanned files searchable and editable;
  • Extract text from images;
  • Summarize long PDFs using AI;
  • Sign PDF documents electronically.

  And of course, you’ve got all the classic PDF tools too:

  • Convert between file formats — we support Word, PPTX, Excel, JPG, PNG, TIFF and more;
  • Rearrange, rotate, or delete pages in a PDF;
  • Add new pages to a PDF;
  • Compress PDF files to make them easier to store and share;
  • Merge multiple PDF files into one;
  • Split a single PDF into separate files.

• What types of files does PDF Guru support?

  

  You can see every converter we support here.

  Although PDF is our bread and butter, we also handle dozens of other formats for quick and efficient conversion. Need to flip Office files like DOCX, XLSX, or PPTX to PDF? Images like JPG, PNG, or SVG? Or even less common ones, like DWG, DXF, EPUB, or WebP? No problem—we handle it all. Plus, we’re always adding new formats — let us know if there’s one you need!

• What should I do if I encounter problems or errors while using PDF Guru?

  

  If you have trouble using PDF Guru or something doesn’t work as expected, we’re here to help. Our support team is available 24/7 — yes, even on weekends and holidays — and you’ll always talk to a real person.

  • E-mail: support@pdfguru.com
  • Phone: +1 (866) 716-6045

• How to choose the best PDF editor?

  

  Trying out a few options to see what works for you? Good call. Here are a few things worth paying attention to:

  • See what other users are saying
    Check out reviews on sites like Trustpilot — real feedback can tell you a lot.

  • Look into security
    Make sure the platform clearly explains how it protects your files. If it’s vague, that’s a red flag.

  • Reach out to customer support
    Send them a quick question and see how they respond. A helpful, human support team makes a big difference.

  • Test the features
    Try tools like PDF converter, OCR, or eSignature. Then open the editor — type on a PDF, add images, highlight, and see if it all fits your workflow.

  • Trust your gut
    If everything feels smooth and intuitive, you’ve found a winner.