Tutorials
Step-by-step guides to help you make the most out of CleverTools.
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Merge multiple PDFs into one
Combine multiple PDFs in your browser, reorder pages, and download a single merged file, with no upload and no signup.
Read tutorialCompress a PDF to under 100 KB
Hit the strict size limits on UPSC, SSC, Railway, and bank application portals without losing readability.
Read tutorialCompress images for government forms
Resize and compress photos to the exact KB and pixel dimensions required by Indian exam and KYC portals.
Read tutorialWhere to start
Most CleverTools workflows take three steps: open the tool, drop in your file or paste your text, and click the action button. The tutorials below cover the most common questions users have on top of that: when to pick which compression level, how to handle scanned PDFs, and how to fit specific Indian use cases like GST invoicing or HRA rent receipts. For a step-by-step walkthrough on a tool not listed here, the per-tool page itself includes a built-in "How to use" section, a feature breakdown, and an FAQ.
For longer guides with screenshots and real-world examples, head to the CleverTools blog. Recent tutorials cover compressing a PDF to under 100 KB for a government form, converting a PDF to editable Word with OCR, generating a GST-compliant invoice with auto CGST/SGST/IGST, creating an HRA-ready rent receipt for tax filing, and building an ATS-friendly resume for the Indian job market.
Popular workflows by category
- PDF tasks: compress a PDF, merge multiple PDFs, split into pages or ranges, add a signature, or redact sensitive content.
- Document conversion: PDF to Word (with OCR for scanned files), PDF to Excel, Word to PDF, or Excel to PDF.
- Image work: compress images, resize for social or print, remove background, or convert to WebP, or turn iPhone photos from HEIC to JPG.
- Video & audio: compress a video to 25 MB, trim a clip, convert MOV or WebM to MP4, make a GIF, extract the audio as MP3, or convert subtitles.
- Savings & mortgages: mortgage payment with PMI and taxes and compound interest with monthly deposits.
- India tax & finance: income tax for FY 2025-26, HRA exemption, EMI calculator, and GST invoice generator.
- Identity & documents: mask Aadhaar/PAN, remove Aadhaar PDF password, generate rent receipts, or build an ATS-friendly resume.
Need a tutorial that is not here?
Browse the full all-tools directory for any specific tool, or request a written guide via the contact page. Most tutorials are written based on actual user requests.