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Task-by-task guides, from preparing your source to checking the finished result.

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FOLD · Tool guide

How to merge PDF files in order

Combine separate PDFs into one document, with the pages in the right sequence.

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How to turn images into a PDF

Build a readable document from photos, artwork or scanned pages.

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How to split a PDF into smaller documents

Extract page ranges, divide a long document or save pages separately.

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How to rotate PDF pages

Correct sideways scans without rebuilding the whole document.

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How to organise PDF pages

Reorder, duplicate, remove and insert pages to build a finished document.

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How to compress a PDF without losing readability

Reduce an image-heavy PDF and check that the result still serves its purpose.

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How to convert Word documents to PDF

Prepare a fixed-layout version of a document for sharing.

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How to convert a text PDF to Word

Create an editable document from a PDF that contains actual text.

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FOLD · Tool guide

Add text to a PDF

Use the Text controls in the FOLD editor and verify the downloaded result.

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Cover PDF content with whiteout

Use the Erase controls in the FOLD editor and verify the downloaded result.

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Redact sensitive PDF page content

Use the Redact controls in the FOLD editor and verify the downloaded result.

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Highlight a PDF passage

Use the Highlight controls in the FOLD editor and verify the downloaded result.

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Add a rectangle to a PDF

Use the Rectangle controls in the FOLD editor and verify the downloaded result.

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Draw a line on a PDF

Use the Line controls in the FOLD editor and verify the downloaded result.

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Draw freehand notes on a PDF

Use the Draw controls in the FOLD editor and verify the downloaded result.

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Insert an image into a PDF

Use the Image controls in the FOLD editor and verify the downloaded result.

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Add a drawn signature to a PDF

Use the Signature controls in the FOLD editor and verify the downloaded result.

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Fill PDF form fields

Use the Form fields controls in the FOLD editor and verify the downloaded result.

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Undo, redo and move PDF annotations

Use the Select and undo controls in the FOLD editor and verify the downloaded result.

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Export and verify an edited PDF

Use the Download controls in the FOLD editor and verify the downloaded result.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Adjust the waist in a photo

A practical guide to the Waist controls in FIGUR.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Adjust hip shape in a photo

A practical guide to the Hips controls in FIGUR.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Use FIGUR’s bust control

A practical guide to the Bust controls in FIGUR.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Use the curve preset

A practical guide to the Curve controls in FIGUR.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Compare your original and edited photo

A practical guide to the Hold to Compare controls in FIGUR.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Reset an individual photo adjustment

A practical guide to the Reset controls in FIGUR.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Make a local adjustment with manual warp

A practical guide to the Manual warp controls in FIGUR.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Control the radius of a manual edit

A practical guide to the Radius and Alpha controls in FIGUR.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Re-detect the person in a photo

A practical guide to the Re-detect controls in FIGUR.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Inspect FIGUR’s detection overlays

A practical guide to the Overlays controls in FIGUR.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Zoom, pan and reset the photo view

A practical guide to the Canvas controls in FIGUR.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Download your edited photo

A practical guide to the Download Photo controls in FIGUR.

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Visualizer · Preview guide

Explore the Visualizer preview

See the audio-visual direction and compare the looks shown on the homepage.

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Repaint · Preview guide

Use the Repaint before-and-after comparison

Inspect the sample cleanup and learn what to check in a finished edit.

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dọwe · Preview guide

Browse the dọwe storage preview

Explore the way a mixed creative archive can be organised.

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Flux · Preview guide

Explore the Flux download preview

Understand the queue example and what it represents.

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Repaint · Tool guide

Select an object with the Repaint brush

Use Brush in the documented Repaint editor to control a photo cleanup.

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Repaint · Tool guide

Correct an Repaint selection

Use Eraser in the documented Repaint editor to control a photo cleanup.

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Select a rectangular region for cleanup

Use Rectangle in the documented Repaint editor to control a photo cleanup.

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Select an irregular region with a polygon

Use Polygon in the documented Repaint editor to control a photo cleanup.

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Select a wire or narrow distraction

Use Line in the documented Repaint editor to control a photo cleanup.

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Review an automatically detected fence or wire

Use Fence/wire detection in the documented Repaint editor to control a photo cleanup.

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Repaint · Tool guide

Compare Repaint cleanup methods

Use Inpainting method in the documented Repaint editor to control a photo cleanup.

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Zoom and pan while selecting an object

Use Zoom and pan in the documented Repaint editor to control a photo cleanup.

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Repaint · Tool guide

Compare and export an Repaint edit

Use Compare and export in the documented Repaint editor to control a photo cleanup.

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Visualizer · Tool guide

Add a song and review its analysis

Prepare the add a song and review its analysis workflow with clear inputs and a review step.

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Visualizer · Tool guide

Prepare and import lyrics for a visual

Prepare the prepare and import lyrics for a visual workflow with clear inputs and a review step.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Understand FIGUR’s advanced slider ceiling

Learn the Slider ceiling option in FIGUR’s Advanced controls.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Clear manual shaping points in FIGUR

Learn the Clear points option in FIGUR’s Advanced controls.

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FIGUR · Tool guide

Use FIGUR’s test pattern for manual editing

Learn the Load test pattern option in FIGUR’s Advanced controls.

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