THE FILES.CO JOURNAL
Notes on PDFs, privacy, and standards.
How the tools work, why your files never leave the browser, and the technical detail that matters.
How to OCR a Scanned PDF and Make It Searchable
Turn a scanned PDF into a searchable, selectable document. A step-by-step guide to running OCR in your browser, no upload required.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 min readGuidesHow to split a PDF into separate files
One big PDF, and you only need a few pages out of it. Split it into separate files right in your browser with files.co. Nothing gets uploaded.
Jul 23, 2026 · 5 min readGuidesHow to remove a password from a PDF you can open
Tired of typing the same password every time you open a PDF? Remove it in your browser with files.co. Works only on PDFs you can already open. No upload.
Jul 21, 2026 · 5 min readSecurityHow to Password-Protect a PDF (Step by Step)
Learn how to add a password to a PDF in a few clicks, right in your browser, so only people with the password can open the file.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 min readGuidesHow to Convert an SVG File to PNG or JPG
Turn any SVG icon or illustration into a PNG or JPG in your browser. No install, no upload — just pick a size and download.
Jul 19, 2026 · 6 min readGuidesHow to reorder the pages of a PDF
Drag and drop pages to change the order of a PDF, move a page to the front or back, and save the result in your browser with nothing uploaded.
Jul 19, 2026 · 4 min readNo spam. Just PDF craft.
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