> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.thedrive.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# PDF Tools

> Merge, split, compress, fill forms, extract pages, and add watermarks to your PDFs

## Overview

The Drive AI includes a full suite of PDF tools built right into your workspace. No need for external software—handle all your PDF operations with natural language commands in Agent Mode or through the built-in tools.

## Available PDF Tools

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Merge PDFs" icon="object-group">
    Combine multiple PDF files into a single document.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Split PDF" icon="scissors">
    Break a PDF into separate files by page or range.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Compress PDF" icon="compress">
    Reduce PDF file size while maintaining quality.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fill Forms" icon="pen-to-square">
    Fill out PDF forms using AI or manual input.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Extract Pages" icon="file-export">
    Pull specific pages out of a PDF into a new file.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add Watermarks" icon="droplet">
    Add text or image watermarks to your PDFs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="PDF to JPG" icon="image">
    Convert PDF pages to JPG images.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Using PDF Tools with Agent Mode

The easiest way to work with PDFs is through Agent Mode. Describe what you want in plain language and the AI handles the rest.

### Merging PDFs

Combine multiple PDFs into one document:

```
Merge all the PDF invoices in this folder into one document
```

```
Combine the cover letter and resume into a single PDF
```

```
Merge the Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 reports into an annual report
```

### Splitting PDFs

Break a PDF into smaller files:

```
Split this PDF into individual pages
```

```
Extract pages 5 through 10 from this document into a new PDF
```

```
Split this contract into separate sections
```

### Compressing PDFs

Reduce file size for easier sharing:

```
Compress this PDF to make it smaller
```

```
Reduce the file size of all PDFs in the Reports folder
```

### Filling Out Forms

Let AI fill out PDF forms for you:

```
Fill out the W-9 form with my company information
```

```
Complete this application form with the details from my resume
```

```
Fill in the tax form using the data from the spreadsheet
```

<Tip>
  Agent Mode can pull information from other files in your workspace to fill out forms automatically.
</Tip>

### Extracting Pages

Pull specific pages from a PDF:

```
Extract the first page from this contract
```

```
Pull out pages 3, 7, and 12 from this report
```

```
Save the table of contents page as a separate PDF
```

### Adding Watermarks

Apply watermarks to your documents:

```
Add a "CONFIDENTIAL" watermark to this PDF
```

```
Watermark all contracts in this folder with "DRAFT"
```

```
Add our company logo as a watermark to these documents
```

### Converting PDF to JPG

Convert PDF pages to images:

```
Convert this PDF to JPG images
```

```
Save the first page of this report as a JPG
```

## Free Browser-Based PDF Tools

The Drive AI also offers free PDF tools that work directly in your browser at [thedrive.ai](https://thedrive.ai)—no account required:

* Merge PDF
* Split PDF
* Compress PDF
* PDF to JPG
* Sign PDF
* Add Watermark
* Compress Images

## Tips for PDF Operations

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  <Accordion title="Maintain Quality When Compressing" icon="image">
    The Drive AI uses smart compression that reduces file size while preserving text clarity and image quality. For documents with high-resolution images, compression can significantly reduce size without visible quality loss.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Batch Operations" icon="layer-group">
    Use Agent Mode for bulk PDF operations. For example, "Compress all PDFs in this folder" or "Add a watermark to every contract" processes multiple files at once.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Form Filling with Context" icon="brain">
    When filling forms, point the AI to source documents. For example, "Fill out this form using the info from my profile document" gives the AI context to pull the right data.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What's Next?

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  <Card title="E-Sign" icon="signature" href="/features/e-sign">
    Add legally binding signatures to your PDFs.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Agent Mode" icon="robot" href="/features/agent-mode">
    Learn more about executing file operations with AI.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
