Articles by Thomas Anderson

Working at a company PDF software company has given me a deep understanding of what the PDF format can do. I’ve created tools that many thought were out of reach and solved challenges that seemed impossible. I want to share advanced methods that show what PDFs are really capable of. My articles are aimed at developers and experienced users who want to explore everything PDFs have to offer.

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Break the Digital Seal: The Pro's Guide to Editing Signed PDFs

Break the Digital Seal: The Pro's Guide to Editing Signed PDFs

Learn the safe and legal ways to make changes to a secured document.

By Thomas Anderson • February 13, 2026
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How to Make PDFs Searchable: 7 Simple Methods for 2026

How to Make PDFs Searchable: 7 Simple Methods for 2026

A guide to preparing your file and using OCR to unlock searchable, copyable text in any PDF.

By Thomas Anderson • September 17, 2025
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How to Edit PDFs on Mac: The Complete Guide (2026)

How to Edit PDFs on Mac: The Complete Guide (2026)

We show you how to edit text, reorder pages, and sign documents on your Mac using Preview and free online tools.

By Thomas Anderson • August 8, 2025
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Editing PDF Metadata for Privacy & Security: A Detailed How-To

Editing PDF Metadata for Privacy & Security: A Detailed How-To

A guide to viewing, editing, and completely removing hidden data from your PDF files.

By Thomas Anderson • August 7, 2025
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What is a Linearized PDF? A Guide to Faster Web Documents

What is a Linearized PDF? A Guide to Faster Web Documents

We show you how to unlock instant-loading documents with Fast Web View optimization.

By Thomas Anderson • August 6, 2025
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