# Community Lounge **URL:** https://community.pdfsuite.io/c/community-lounge/25.md [Latest](https://community.pdfsuite.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.pdfsuite.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.pdfsuite.io/tags.md) --- ## [About the Community Lounge category](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/about-the-community-lounge-category/27)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/about-the-community-lounge-category/27 "2026-10-28T14:23:25Z")
Comparisons, alternatives and recommendations. Working with PDFs on phones and tablets. --- ## [How can I crop pdf pages on my phone tonight?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/how-can-i-crop-pdf-pages-on-my-phone-tonight/107)
**Author:** [@Violet.1967](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/Violet.1967)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 5:43am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/how-can-i-crop-pdf-pages-on-my-phone-tonight/107 "2026-11-11T05:43:08Z")
I need to crop a few PDF pages before a deadline tonight, and I’m stuck on my phone. I tried a couple of apps but couldn’t get the crop area to work right. Any suggestions? --- ## [Which is better for basic edits, smallpdf vs pdf candy?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/which-is-better-for-basic-edits-smallpdf-vs-pdf-candy/102)
**Author:** [@JonathanColeman](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/JonathanColeman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 4:58am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/which-is-better-for-basic-edits-smallpdf-vs-pdf-candy/102 "2026-11-11T04:58:07Z")
Need to highlight a clause and fix two typos in a 15-page contract on a work laptop where I can’t install software. Between Smallpdf and PDF Candy, which is better for basic edits? --- ## [Sorry to bother, but how do i type in a pdf document on my phone?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/sorry-to-bother-but-how-do-i-type-in-a-pdf-document-on-my-phone/127)
**Author:** [@reid\_2004](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/reid_2004)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 4:43am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/sorry-to-bother-but-how-do-i-type-in-a-pdf-document-on-my-phone/127 "2026-11-11T04:43:06Z")
I’m on my phone trying to fill out a form that came as a PDF from my landlord, and I can only view it, not type anything in the blank fields. I’ve tried tapping the boxes and holding down on the text, but nothing happens… --- ## [What are the top free apps for pdf converter?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/what-are-the-top-free-apps-for-pdf-converter/132)
**Author:** [@katherine2004](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/katherine2004)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 4:10am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/what-are-the-top-free-apps-for-pdf-converter/132 "2026-11-11T04:10:19Z")
I’ve got scanned receipts saved as PDFs on my Android phone and need to turn them into Word docs for a class project, so I’m looking for free converter apps people actually trust. --- ## [Any thoughts on PDFgear vs Acrobat for editing my thesis PDFs?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/any-thoughts-on-pdfgear-vs-acrobat-for-editing-my-thesis-pdfs/61)
**Author:** [@calgary](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/calgary)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/any-thoughts-on-pdfgear-vs-acrobat-for-editing-my-thesis-pdfs/61 "2026-11-11T00:43:13Z")
My thesis is due Friday and I need to fix some typos and swap a couple of figures in the 90-page PDF. Torn between PDFgear and Acrobat, which one keeps the formatting intact when editing text? --- ## [Can you embed a pdf in an email for clients?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/can-you-embed-a-pdf-in-an-email-for-clients/73)
**Author:** [@BarbaraBridgetWalker](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/BarbaraBridgetWalker)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/can-you-embed-a-pdf-in-an-email-for-clients/73 "2026-11-10T23:43:09Z")
Clients keep missing the attachment on my proposals, so I want the PDF sitting inside the email itself. Is embedding a PDF in an email actually possible, or does it just show as a download? --- ## [Can someone explain how to extract unstructured data from PDF?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/can-someone-explain-how-to-extract-unstructured-data-from-pdf/86)
**Author:** [@lost\_black](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/lost_black)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/can-someone-explain-how-to-extract-unstructured-data-from-pdf/86 "2026-11-10T23:13:17Z")
My client sent a 40-page PDF of notes with no tables, and selecting text just dumps everything into one paragraph. How do people actually pull unstructured data out of a PDF like that? --- ## [Can someone point me to a pdf house review that's reliable?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/can-someone-point-me-to-a-pdf-house-review-thats-reliable/126)
**Author:** [@susan1987](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/susan1987)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/can-someone-point-me-to-a-pdf-house-review-thats-reliable/126 "2026-11-10T22:43:06Z")
I need to convert a 30-page scanned lease into Word on my Mac, and I stumbled across PDF House while searching for tools. All the feedback I can find online looks completely fake or sponsored, so has anyone seen an hones… --- ## [How can I create a PDF from my text resume online for free?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/how-can-i-create-a-pdf-from-my-text-resume-online-for-free/111)
**Author:** [@CheerfulMidnight07](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/CheerfulMidnight07)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/how-can-i-create-a-pdf-from-my-text-resume-online-for-free/111 "2026-11-10T22:28:30Z")
My resume is just plain text right now and I need a PDF version for job applications. The free converters I’ve tried either add watermarks or mess up the formatting. Is there a simple online way to do this without paying… --- ## [Can someone explain how to forward a pdf to email?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/can-someone-explain-how-to-forward-a-pdf-to-email/96)
**Author:** [@laura\_patriots](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/laura_patriots)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/can-someone-explain-how-to-forward-a-pdf-to-email/96 "2026-11-10T22:13:10Z")
I got a PDF that I need to forward to my email, but I honestly can’t figure out how. I’m on my phone and when I open the file there’s no obvious option. Any tips? --- ## [How to sign a PDF form electronically from my phone?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/how-to-sign-a-pdf-form-electronically-from-my-phone/85)
**Author:** [@celtics\_austin](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/celtics_austin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/how-to-sign-a-pdf-form-electronically-from-my-phone/85 "2026-11-10T17:13:18Z")
I need to sign a PDF form on my phone before sending it back, but I’m not sure how to add a signature that stays in the document. What should I be looking for? --- ## [Does anyone know how to make pdf on mobile without installing anything?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-make-pdf-on-mobile-without-installing-anything/110)
**Author:** [@user51914](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/user51914)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-make-pdf-on-mobile-without-installing-anything/110 "2026-11-10T16:28:47Z")
My phone storage is completely full so I can’t download new apps, but I urgently need to turn a few photos into a PDF. Is there a built-in way to create one on mobile? --- ## [How can I merge two PDF files on my phone?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/how-can-i-merge-two-pdf-files-on-my-phone/72)
**Author:** [@404\_name\_found](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/404_name_found)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/how-can-i-merge-two-pdf-files-on-my-phone/72 "2026-11-10T14:43:11Z")
I need to combine two PDF files into one document, but I’m only on my Android phone right now and don’t have access to a computer. The upload form I’m filling out accepts just one file, so I’m kind of stuck. --- ## [Is there a way to convert pdf to editable pdf without buying software?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/is-there-a-way-to-convert-pdf-to-editable-pdf-without-buying-software/60)
**Author:** [@AdamCameron](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/AdamCameron)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/is-there-a-way-to-convert-pdf-to-editable-pdf-without-buying-software/60 "2026-11-10T12:28:15Z")
My landlord sent a scanned lease as a PDF that I need to fill in, but I can’t type anything into it. I’m a broke student and don’t want to pay for software for just one document. Is there a free way to make it editable? --- ## [Which handles long research papers better, Sumatra PDF vs PDFgear?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/which-handles-long-research-papers-better-sumatra-pdf-vs-pdfgear/119)
**Author:** [@HumbleQueen](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/HumbleQueen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/which-handles-long-research-papers-better-sumatra-pdf-vs-pdfgear/119 "2026-11-10T11:58:13Z")
I’m choosing a PDF reader for long research papers, and my current one slows down with 200-page files full of figures. Has anyone compared how Sumatra PDF and PDFgear handle those? --- ## [For my lectures, what is the best free PDF app?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/for-my-lectures-what-is-the-best-free-pdf-app/114)
**Author:** [@xXOwlXx](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/xXOwlXx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/for-my-lectures-what-is-the-best-free-pdf-app/114 "2026-11-10T11:28:10Z")
I have to review massive slide decks for my classes this semester, but my default reader keeps lagging. Can anyone recommend a good free PDF tool for taking notes and highlighting during lectures? --- ## [What is the best online tool to crop PDF?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/what-is-the-best-online-tool-to-crop-pdf/99)
**Author:** [@MoodyShark23](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/MoodyShark23)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/what-is-the-best-online-tool-to-crop-pdf/99 "2026-11-10T10:58:12Z")
I need to trim the white margins off a 30-page scanned report before sending it to my supervisor, and the crop settings in my reader only seem to cut the first page. I’m on a Windows laptop where I can’t install anything… --- ## [Why do I keep getting pdf error 108 on my phone?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-pdf-error-108-on-my-phone/94)
**Author:** [@linda1994](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/linda1994)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/why-do-i-keep-getting-pdf-error-108-on-my-phone/94 "2026-11-10T10:13:12Z")
Every time I try to open a PDF someone emailed me on my phone, it throws up an error 108 and just won’t load. I’ve restarted the phone and downloaded the file again, but nothing changes, so what does this error actually … --- ## [Can someone explain how to translate marathi pdf to english?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/can-someone-explain-how-to-translate-marathi-pdf-to-english/129)
**Author:** [@angel91](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/angel91)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 10:10am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/can-someone-explain-how-to-translate-marathi-pdf-to-english/129 "2026-11-10T10:10:21Z")
I have a Marathi PDF with about 20 pages, and I’m not sure how PDF translation works. Can the English version keep the original layout and page order? --- ## [Which app is best for pdf making free on my phone?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/which-app-is-best-for-pdf-making-free-on-my-phone/118)
**Author:** [@NovaParker](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/NovaParker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/which-app-is-best-for-pdf-making-free-on-my-phone/118 "2026-11-10T05:58:12Z")
I need to turn documents into PDFs on my phone without paying but the free options I’ve tried mess up the layout every time. What actually works for this? --- ## [I love pdf review for thesis drafts, any recommendations?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/i-love-pdf-review-for-thesis-drafts-any-recommendations/98)
**Author:** [@montreal06](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/montreal06)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 4:58am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/i-love-pdf-review-for-thesis-drafts-any-recommendations/98 "2026-11-10T04:58:09Z")
I’m a grad student and my thesis draft is going back and forth with my advisor as a PDF, and I keep leaving comments in the margins that get lost when I send it back. I’m looking for something that handles review comment… --- ## [How can I turn a PDF to a link for clients?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/how-can-i-turn-a-pdf-to-a-link-for-clients/59)
**Author:** [@Janet04](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/Janet04)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2026, 12:43am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/how-can-i-turn-a-pdf-to-a-link-for-clients/59 "2026-11-10T00:43:15Z")
I have a 30MB PDF portfolio on my Mac that is way too big to send as a normal email attachment. Instead of compressing it and ruining the image quality, what is the best way to turn the file into a simple web link that m… --- ## [What's the best excel to pdf converter for client invoices?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/whats-the-best-excel-to-pdf-converter-for-client-invoices/69)
**Author:** [@movie\_junkie](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/movie_junkie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/whats-the-best-excel-to-pdf-converter-for-client-invoices/69 "2026-11-09T14:43:08Z")
I send client invoices as PDFs, but my Excel sheets always come out with the columns misaligned. Tried a couple of converters already. What do you use for clean Excel to PDF conversion? --- ## [Has anyone got a pdfreader review before I download it?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/has-anyone-got-a-pdfreader-review-before-i-download-it/58)
**Author:** [@carol\_celtic](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/carol_celtic)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/has-anyone-got-a-pdfreader-review-before-i-download-it/58 "2026-11-09T12:28:12Z")
Found a free PDF reader I’m thinking of installing on my Windows laptop before my contract review Friday, but I can’t find much feedback on it. Has anyone used it or read any reviews? --- ## [Anyone know a good pdf comparison software for checking contract revisions?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/anyone-know-a-good-pdf-comparison-software-for-checking-contract-revisions/47)
**Author:** [@lazy\_grandpa](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/lazy_grandpa)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/anyone-know-a-good-pdf-comparison-software-for-checking-contract-revisions/47 "2026-11-08T20:58:52Z")
I have two versions of a contract as PDFs and need to spot every revision without reading the whole thing line by line. The free options I tried messed up the formatting on tables. Any software that handles this cleanly? … --- ## [Has anyone done a pdfgear vs pdf24 comparison recently?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/has-anyone-done-a-pdfgear-vs-pdf24-comparison-recently/66)
**Author:** [@AlexanderJordan](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/AlexanderJordan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/has-anyone-done-a-pdfgear-vs-pdf24-comparison-recently/66 "2026-11-08T14:43:09Z")
I’m trying to choose between PDFgear and PDF24 for merging and compressing scanned invoices for my side accounting gig. Has anyone compared them recently on Windows, especially how well compression holds up on bigger fil… --- ## [Does anyone know how to remove text on PDF invoices quickly?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-remove-text-on-pdf-invoices-quickly/56)
**Author:** [@nova\_ember](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/nova_ember)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-remove-text-on-pdf-invoices-quickly/56 "2026-11-08T12:28:14Z")
I run a small business and have a batch of about 30 PDF invoices where I need to delete some old notes and a line of text before sending copies to a client. Doing them one at a time is taking forever, so is there a faste… --- ## [Can someone show me how to remove links from PDF?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/can-someone-show-me-how-to-remove-links-from-pdf/65)
**Author:** [@Bella\_23](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/Bella_23)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/can-someone-show-me-how-to-remove-links-from-pdf/65 "2026-11-08T06:43:10Z")
I’ve got a PDF report full of clickable links, and I want them gone before I send it to my manager, because some of them point to internal pages. I’m on a Windows work laptop where I can’t install anything, so is there a… --- ## [Is making a PDF editable possible directly on an iPhone?](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/is-making-a-pdf-editable-possible-directly-on-an-iphone/64)
**Author:** [@sarcastic\_fox](https://community.pdfsuite.io/u/sarcastic_fox)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.pdfsuite.io/t/is-making-a-pdf-editable-possible-directly-on-an-iphone/64 "2026-11-07T23:43:14Z")
I am away from my desk and was just sent a two-page contract with a typo in it. Is it actually possible to edit the text inside a PDF directly on an iPhone, or do I need a computer? [Next page](https://community.pdfsuite.io/c/community-lounge/25.md?page=1)