How to setup USB Smart Card Hardware PKCS11 signing on Mac

Q: I need to sign PDF documents with my USB Smart Card. Can I do that using PDF Studio on my Mac system? A: Yes, you can. Starting in PDF Studio 11.0.4, we allow users to sign a document using their USB Smart Card. You can see the setup below as a reference. In this example, we used […]

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Adding Watermarks to PDFs

PDF Studio is able to add custom watermarks to PDFs. This can be used to add either a company logo or a label such as “Confidential” to pages within the document. Profiles can also be created to allow you to save custom watermark settings as templates that can be used again later to add a watermark to documents. How […]

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Adding Headers & Footers to PDFs

PDF Studio is able to add custom headers and footers to PDFs. This can be used to add page numbers to a document or add a custom label to pages within the document. Profiles can also be created to allow you to save custom header and footer settings as templates that can be used again later […]

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Bates Numbering in PDF Studio

Q: Is there a way to add bates number to a PDF document in PDF Studio? A: Yes, bates numbering can be added to any PDF using PDF Studio. “Bates Numbering” is used in the legal, medical, and business fields to apply a unique identification number with an additional custom alphanumeric prefix or suffix on documents as they […]

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How to Edit Multiple Comments at Once

Q: Is there a way to select multiple comments by drawing a box around them? A: Yes, you can use the Edit Interactive Object tool  on the toolbar to select more than one annotation at a time by dragging a selection square. The Edit Interactive Object tool can also be used to select Form Fields to edit as well. […]

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How to Export PDF Form Field Data Into an Excel Spreadsheet

Q: How can I export the form field data in a PDF document into an excel spreadsheet? For example, I want to export all of the contact information fields so that I can sort them in excel.  A: PDF Studio (version 9 and higher) has the ability to export form field data into multiple formats including XML which […]

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Convert PDF to Fast Web View

PDF Studio allows you to convert PDF documents to fast web view (or linearized). Fast web view restructures the documents internal structure and content so that the pages load in order. When converting to Fast Web View the content is just reorganized internally. No content is altered or removed so the PDF will be displayed […]

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How to Rearrange, Join, and Split PDF Pages and Documents

Q: Can PDF Studio rearrange, join, and separate pages in PDF documents? A: Yes, PDF Studio has many options available to modify (rearrange, append, split, merge, etc…) PDF pages and documents. The following options available to modify pages within a PDF document. Appending Documents – Append another PDF document to the current one. Inserting Pages – Insert pages […]

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How to customize PDF Studio Toolbars

Q: Is it possible to customize PDF Studio toolbars? A: Yes, PDF Studio toolbars can be customized in a variety of ways including: showing, hiding tools, and grouping tools rearranging tools including creating additional rows creating floating toolbars creating a bottom toolbar Follow the instructions below to customize the toolbars to your needs in PDF studio. Drag […]

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How to add page numbers in a PDF document

Q: How can I add page numbers to a PDF document using PDF Studio? A: In order to add page numbers to a PDF, you need to to add them as a header or footer since the PDF format does not define a specific concept for page numbers. Follow the steps below: 1. Go to Document […]

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