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OCR your scanned notes, convert PDFs to editable Word documents, merge readings into one file, and compress large assignments. All free, no account required.
OCR Scanned Lecture Notes
Scanned a chapter or lecture handout? Use OCR to turn image PDFs into searchable, copy-able text — quote directly in essays without retyping.
Try OCR FreeConvert PDF to Word for Editing
Got a PDF you need to edit or annotate? Convert it to a Word document, make your changes, and save. No paid Adobe subscription needed.
Convert PDF to WordMerge Readings into One File
Combine a week's worth of PDFs — lecture slides, journal articles, and notes — into a single document for easy reading and printing.
Merge PDFs FreeCompress Assignments for Email
University email portals and VLEs often have file size limits. Compress your PDF submission to meet the requirement without losing quality.
Compress PDFExtract Pages from a Textbook
Only need pages 45–80 from a 600-page PDF? Use the Split tool to extract exactly the pages you need and share a smaller, focused document.
Split PDFListen to PDFs While Revising
Convert lecture notes or articles to audio and listen while commuting, exercising, or before sleep. A free alternative to premium text-to-speech apps.
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