# \#scanned **URL:** https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/tag/scanned/6.md [Latest](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/latest.md) · [Categories](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/categories.md) · [Tags](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/tags.md) --- ## [Anyone know how to convert password protected PDF to normal PDF?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/anyone-know-how-to-convert-password-protected-pdf-to-normal-pdf/93)
**Author:** [@just\_a\_guy](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/just_a_guy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/anyone-know-how-to-convert-password-protected-pdf-to-normal-pdf/93 "2026-11-13T22:40:21Z")
I can open a password-protected PDF on my work laptop, but I need a copy that opens without the password prompt for a colleague; is there a way to turn it into a normal PDF? --- ## [Has anyone seen an ilovepdf vs smallpdf comparison 2026 for my business?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/has-anyone-seen-an-ilovepdf-vs-smallpdf-comparison-2026-for-my-business/92)
**Author:** [@LeahPaulWood](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/LeahPaulWood)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/has-anyone-seen-an-ilovepdf-vs-smallpdf-comparison-2026-for-my-business/92 "2026-11-13T16:40:23Z")
I’m comparing iLovePDF and Smallpdf for handling invoices and scanned client forms at my small business. Has anyone found a recent 2026 comparison that covers pricing and privacy? --- ## [How can I convert my hand-drawn logo into a vector pdf?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/how-can-i-convert-my-hand-drawn-logo-into-a-vector-pdf/91)
**Author:** [@Anna88](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/Anna88)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/how-can-i-convert-my-hand-drawn-logo-into-a-vector-pdf/91 "2026-11-13T10:40:23Z")
I sketched a logo for my small bakery on paper, scanned it as a JPG, and tried simply saving it as a PDF on my Mac, but the print shop says the edges are still pixelated and they need a true vector PDF. What is the easie… --- ## [Which pdf tool can merge scanned thesis pages quickly?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/which-pdf-tool-can-merge-scanned-thesis-pages-quickly/90)
**Author:** [@la99](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/la99)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2026, 4:40am UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/which-pdf-tool-can-merge-scanned-thesis-pages-quickly/90 "2026-11-13T04:40:21Z")
My thesis is due tomorrow and I need to combine sixty scanned pages into a single PDF fast. The browser tool I tried keeps crashing, so what program handles merging large scans without lagging? --- ## [How do I convert xml to pdf quickly?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/how-do-i-convert-xml-to-pdf-quickly/89)
**Author:** [@SandraBlakeMcCarthy](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/SandraBlakeMcCarthy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/how-do-i-convert-xml-to-pdf-quickly/89 "2026-11-12T22:40:23Z")
I have a bunch of XML invoice files that I need to send to my accountant this afternoon, and she only accepts PDFs. I tried opening them in my browser to print to PDF, but it just shows all the raw code tags instead of a… --- ## [Does anyone know how to change PDF to black and white?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-change-pdf-to-black-and-white/88)
**Author:** [@cardiff10](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/cardiff10)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-change-pdf-to-black-and-white/88 "2026-11-12T16:40:22Z")
I need to turn a color PDF into black and white before printing its 30 pages. Can I change the file itself rather than just the printer settings? --- ## [Why is every image to pdf converter online so confusing?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/why-is-every-image-to-pdf-converter-online-so-confusing/87)
**Author:** [@member](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/member)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/why-is-every-image-to-pdf-converter-online-so-confusing/87 "2026-11-12T10:40:23Z")
I tried turning three phone photos of a signed form into one PDF, but every online converter buries the page order under menus I don’t get. Am I missing an obvious setting? --- ## [Are there free PDF to video AI tools that actually work?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/are-there-free-pdf-to-video-ai-tools-that-actually-work/86)
**Author:** [@CarolynBarnes](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/CarolynBarnes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2026, 4:40am UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/are-there-free-pdf-to-video-ai-tools-that-actually-work/86 "2026-11-12T04:40:22Z")
I am trying to turn a 12-page PDF presentation into an explanatory video, but every AI site I test slaps on a huge watermark or demands a subscription. Does an actual working free option exist? --- ## [How can I figure out how to change default pdf reader on my phone?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/how-can-i-figure-out-how-to-change-default-pdf-reader-on-my-phone/85)
**Author:** [@olivial](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/olivial)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/how-can-i-figure-out-how-to-change-default-pdf-reader-on-my-phone/85 "2026-11-11T22:40:21Z")
Every PDF I tap on my phone still opens in the wrong app, and I can’t find the setting to pick a different default reader. How do I change that? --- ## [Has anyone seen an honest pdfha review before I buy it?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/has-anyone-seen-an-honest-pdfha-review-before-i-buy-it/84)
**Author:** [@xXBlueXx](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/xXBlueXx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/has-anyone-seen-an-honest-pdfha-review-before-i-buy-it/84 "2026-11-11T16:40:22Z")
I keep seeing pdfha mentioned for editing contracts, but every review online looks sponsored. Has anyone actually bought it and used it on Windows, or is it not worth the money? --- ## [What's the best pdf converter app for my tablet, honestly?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/whats-the-best-pdf-converter-app-for-my-tablet-honestly/83)
**Author:** [@witty\_crimson](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/witty_crimson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/whats-the-best-pdf-converter-app-for-my-tablet-honestly/83 "2026-11-11T10:40:21Z")
I use my tablet to turn PDFs into Word files for editing, but the layout often gets scrambled. What should I look for in a converter app that handles this reliably? --- ## [How can I compress pdf to 80kb for this upload?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/how-can-i-compress-pdf-to-80kb-for-this-upload/82)
**Author:** [@Riley08](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/Riley08)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 4:40am UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/how-can-i-compress-pdf-to-80kb-for-this-upload/82 "2026-11-11T04:40:21Z")
I’m trying to get a scanned ID form down to under 80KB because the government application portal rejects anything bigger, and I’m stuck on my phone with no laptop nearby. The file is only three pages but it’s already abo… --- ## [How can I compress a PDF for free without losing quality?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/how-can-i-compress-a-pdf-for-free-without-losing-quality/81)
**Author:** [@Emma\_2010](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/Emma_2010)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/how-can-i-compress-a-pdf-for-free-without-losing-quality/81 "2026-11-10T22:40:26Z")
I have a 25-page PDF that’s too large to email, and I’m worried compression will make the charts blurry. Is there a free way to shrink it without reducing quality? --- ## [Can i compare two pdf documents side by side on my phone?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/can-i-compare-two-pdf-documents-side-by-side-on-my-phone/80)
**Author:** [@JustinPowell](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/JustinPowell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/can-i-compare-two-pdf-documents-side-by-side-on-my-phone/80 "2026-11-10T16:40:22Z")
I am trying to spot the differences between two versions of a contract on my phone without constantly switching tabs. Can you actually view two PDF documents side by side on a mobile screen? --- ## [Is there a free PDF contrast editor for fixing faded scanned pages?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/is-there-a-free-pdf-contrast-editor-for-fixing-faded-scanned-pages/79)
**Author:** [@cardiff\_420](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/cardiff_420)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/is-there-a-free-pdf-contrast-editor-for-fixing-faded-scanned-pages/79 "2026-11-10T10:40:23Z")
I have a 60-page scanned document for class where the text is way too faint to read. Adjusting my monitor didn’t help, so is there any free tool to increase the contrast directly on the PDF? --- ## [What should I pick: pdfgear vs pdf-xchange editor 2026?](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/what-should-i-pick-pdfgear-vs-pdf-xchange-editor-2026/78)
**Author:** [@Joshua\_88](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/u/Joshua_88)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 4:40am UTC](https://free-pdf-to-word.net/forum/t/what-should-i-pick-pdfgear-vs-pdf-xchange-editor-2026/78 "2026-11-10T04:40:22Z")
I’m on my phone with a 40-page PDF and need an AI summary before a meeting tomorrow, but I can’t figure out how to do that from here.