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How AlphaPDF’s free export allowance works
Each device gets three successful standard PDF exports per UTC day. See when the allowance resets, what counts and why signing in does not add exports.
AlphaPDF Journal
Ideas for every page.
Articles and resources from the AlphaPDF team.
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One PDF, selected pages or ZIP: which export mode should you use?
Match the export mode to the handoff: one complete document, one page selection or multiple PDF sections in a ZIP.
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How to add a DRAFT watermark to a PDF
Label a PDF review copy with a text watermark while keeping the original content readable.
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How to add page numbers to a PDF
Give a PDF a visible numbering sequence using the export settings, then verify numbering against the final pages.
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How to draw a signature mark on a PDF
Draw a visible signature mark, resize it in the workspace and inspect the saved PDF before sending it.
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How to place a typed signature mark on a PDF
Use the Type option for a visible signature mark, position it carefully and confirm the recipient accepts that format.
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How to crop PDF page margins without cutting off content
Trim a page’s visible margins carefully and verify that headers, footers and edge content remain intact.
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How to add a checkbox to a PDF
Place a checkbox in a PDF checklist and test the downloaded result in the reader your audience will use.
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How to draw notes on a PDF
Use freehand marks to point out a diagram detail or add a short review note, then inspect the exported PDF.
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How to highlight a PDF for review
Add a translucent highlight to a passage and keep the document readable for the next reviewer.
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How to edit existing PDF text and check the result
Use the existing-text editor when the PDF exposes editable lines, then inspect fonts, spacing and exported wording.
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How to add text to a scanned PDF
Place a new text note or answer over a scanned page, with clear limits on what that changes.
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Why can a PDF be larger after compression?
Compare actual file sizes and usefulness when a compression export stays the same size or becomes larger.