Articles by Marcus Chen

I’m a software engineer who got into document automation after spending far too much time sorting through PDFs manually at my first job. That experience stuck with me. Now I build systems that process thousands of documents in minutes instead of dragging on for days. Everyone should be able to improve how they work with documents, without needing to be a tech expert. My focus is on breaking down complex ideas so anyone can use them to work faster and more efficiently.

From Scans to Spreadsheets: A Guide to Extracting Financial Data from PDFs

From Scans to Spreadsheets: A Guide to Extracting Financial Data from PDFs

Learn how to turn locked images into usable data with OCR and AI.

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The Unflattening Playbook: How to Restore and Edit Any Locked PDF

The Unflattening Playbook: How to Restore and Edit Any Locked PDF

We show you how to recover layers, annotations, and form fields in minutes.

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From Error to Answer: The Definitive Guide to Making ChatGPT Read Any PDF

From Error to Answer: The Definitive Guide to Making ChatGPT Read Any PDF

Learn the simple tricks and advanced techniques to get your documents read, every time.

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Stop the Download: The Complete Playbook for Embedding PDFs on Your Website

Stop the Download: The Complete Playbook for Embedding PDFs on Your Website

From simple HTML to advanced plugins, we show you how to integrate PDFs perfectly.

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How to Make a PDF a Link: The Complete Guide for Every Platform

How to Make a PDF a Link: The Complete Guide for Every Platform

Learn how to turn any PDF into a simple, shareable link for your website, email, or social media.

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How to Add a Link into a PDF: 5 Proven Methods for Any Device

How to Add a Link into a PDF: 5 Proven Methods for Any Device

A guide to the best methods for adding links, from professional software to simple document preparation.

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