Remote workers live inside documents. Contracts, invoices, slide decks, reports — they all end up as PDFs at some point. Learning these 10 hacks will save you hours every week.
1. Batch Convert Multiple Files at Once
Instead of converting one file at a time, queue multiple Word, Excel, or image files for simultaneous conversion.
2. Extract Only the Pages You Need
Stop sharing entire 80-page reports. Use the Extract Pages tool to pull out only the relevant 3-5 pages before sending to a client.
3. Add Branded Watermarks to Proposals
Use the Watermark PDF tool to stamp your logo or "Confidential" text diagonally across proposal documents before sharing.
4. Annotate Without Downloading Full Apps
The built-in annotate tool lets you highlight, underline, strikethrough, and add sticky notes — all without installing Adobe Acrobat.
5. Flatten PDF Forms After Filling
Once you fill out an interactive PDF form, use the Flatten option to lock in the form values before submitting digitally.
6. Clean Hidden Metadata Before Sharing
Remove author names, revision history, and GPS tags from photos before sending sensitive files to clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers related to this article and workflow
Flattening merges interactive form fields (text boxes, checkboxes, radio buttons, signatures) directly into the page graphic stream. This prevents recipients from modifying filled answers and ensures all PDF viewers display the text identically.
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