Ai Multi Tools User Guide

Welcome to Ai Multi Tools, your comprehensive online solution for all your PDF needs. This guide will walk you through how to effectively use each tool available on the platform. Our tools are designed with your privacy and security in mind, processing all files directly in your browser without any uploads to external servers.

Getting Started

Navigating the Ai Multi Tools website is straightforward. The main page presents a grid of various tools, categorized for easy access. Each tool card provides a brief description of its function. To begin using a tool, simply click on its card.

The User Interface

Upon clicking a tool, a modal dialog will appear. This dialog is your primary interface for interacting with the tool. It typically includes:

• Modal Title: Displays the name of the tool you are currently using.
• Close Button (×): Located at the top right, this button allows you to close the modal and return to the main tools grid.
• File Upload Area: This section, prominently featuring a drag & drop zone and a 'Select Files' button, is where you will input your PDF or other relevant files. You can drag and drop files directly into this area or click to open your file explorer. A privacy badge reassures you that 'Your files are processed locally and never uploaded to any server.'
• File List: After selecting files, they will appear in a list below the upload area, showing their names and sizes. You can remove individual files from this list if needed.
• Tool Options Container: Depending on the tool, this section will display specific options relevant to the tool's function (e.g., password fields for protection, rotation angles for pages, text input for watermarks).
• Process Files Button: Once you have selected your files and configured any necessary options, click this button to initiate the processing. This button will be disabled until files are selected.
• Output Area: After successful processing, this area will display a success message and a download link for your processed file(s).
• Loader Overlay: During processing, a loader overlay with a spinner and text like 'Processing your files...' will appear, indicating that the tool is actively working.

Dark and Light Modes

The website supports both dark and light themes for a comfortable viewing experience. You can toggle between these modes using the 🌙☀️ button located in the header. Your theme preference will be saved for future visits.

Tool Categories and Usage

Ai Multi Tools offers a wide array of functionalities, organized into several categories:

1. File Conversion

This category provides tools to convert documents between different formats, primarily involving PDFs.

PDF to Word

• Function: Converts a PDF document into an editable HTML file, which can be opened in word processors. While it aims to preserve formatting, complex PDFs with images or intricate layouts may have limitations.
• How to Use: Select a single PDF file. The tool will extract text and attempt to convert it into a structured HTML format. Download the resulting .html file.

Word to PDF

• Function: Transforms DOCX or DOC files into high-quality PDF documents, maintaining the original formatting as much as possible.
• How to Use: Select a single .docx or .doc file. The tool will convert its content to HTML and then render it as a PDF. Download the generated .pdf file.

Excel to PDF

• Function: Converts XLS and XLSX spreadsheets into PDF format, ideal for sharing data without requiring spreadsheet software.
• How to Use: Select a single .xlsx or .xls file. The tool will convert the first worksheet into a PDF. Download the generated .pdf file.

JPG to PDF

• Function: Combines one or more JPG images into a single PDF document. Useful for creating photo albums or consolidating image-based documents.
• How to Use: Select multiple .jpg or .jpeg image files. The tool will embed each image onto a separate page within a new PDF. Download the images-converted.pdf file.

PNG to PDF

• Function: Similar to JPG to PDF, this tool combines multiple PNG images into a single PDF document.
• How to Use: Select multiple .png image files. The tool will embed each image onto a separate page within a new PDF. Download the images-converted.pdf file.

HTML to PDF

• Function: Converts HTML files or raw HTML code into a PDF document. This is useful for archiving web pages or converting web content into a printable format.
• How to Use: Select a single .html or .htm file. The tool will render the HTML content as a PDF. Download the resulting .pdf file.

Text to PDF

• Function: Transforms plain text files into formatted PDF documents. It handles line breaks and pagination automatically.
• How to Use: Select a single .txt file. The tool will format the text content into a readable PDF. Download the resulting .pdf file.

PDF to JPG

• Function: Converts the first page of a PDF document into a high-quality JPG image. Ideal for extracting cover pages or specific visual content.
• How to Use: Select a single .pdf file. The tool will render the first page as a JPG image. Download the [original-filename]-page1.jpg file.

PDF to PNG

• Function: Converts the first page of a PDF document into a high-quality PNG image, preserving transparency if applicable.
• How to Use: Select a single .pdf file. The tool will render the first page as a PNG image. Download the [original-filename]-page1.png file.

2. Editing & Annotation

These tools allow you to modify and annotate your PDF documents.

Add Watermark

• Function: Adds customizable text watermarks to all pages of your PDF document. You can control the text, size, opacity, color, and rotation of the watermark.
• How to Use: Select a single PDF file. In the tool options, enter your desired watermark text, adjust font size, opacity (0-1), color, and rotation angle. Click 'Process Files' to apply the watermark. Download the watermarked.pdf file.

Add Signature

• Function: Allows you to add a hand-drawn signature to the first page of your PDF. It provides a canvas for drawing, with options for color and brush size.
• How to Use: Select a single PDF file. The tool will display a canvas with the first page of your PDF as a background. Use your mouse or stylus to draw your signature. You can clear the signature, change its color, and adjust brush size. Click 'Process Files' to embed the signature. Download the signed.pdf file.

Add Text

• Function: Inserts custom text annotations onto a specific position on the first page of your PDF. You can define the text content, font size, color, and precise X/Y coordinates.
• How to Use: Select a single PDF file. In the tool options, enter the text you wish to add, set its font size, color, and X/Y coordinates (in pixels) for placement on the page. Click 'Process Files' to add the text. Download the text-added.pdf file.

3. Page Management

Tools in this category help you organize and manipulate the pages within your PDF documents.

Merge PDFs

• Function: Combines two or more PDF files into a single, consolidated PDF document. The pages will be merged in the order you select the files.
• How to Use: Select at least two PDF files. The tool will merge them sequentially. Download the merged.pdf file.

Split PDF

• Function: Extracts specific pages or divides a PDF into multiple smaller PDF files. You can split by custom page ranges or into equal parts.
• How to Use: Select a single PDF file. Choose your split method: 'Split by page range' (e.g., 1-3, 5, 7-10) or 'Split into equal parts' (specify the number of parts). Configure the options accordingly. Click 'Process Files'. Download the resulting split-pages.pdf or split-part-1.pdf (for equal parts) file.

Rotate Pages

• Function: Rotates pages within your PDF document by 90, 180, or 270 degrees clockwise. You can apply the rotation to all pages, the first page only, or the last page only.
• How to Use: Select a single PDF file. Choose the rotation angle and specify whether to apply it to all pages, the first page, or the last page. Click 'Process Files'. Download the rotated.pdf file.

Delete Pages

• Function: Removes specific pages from your PDF document. You can specify individual pages or ranges of pages to delete.
• How to Use: Select a single PDF file. In the tool options, enter the page numbers or ranges you wish to delete (e.g., 1,3,5-7). Click 'Process Files'. Download the pages-deleted.pdf file.

4. PDF Security

These tools help you protect and manage access to your PDF documents.

Protect PDF

• Function: Adds password protection to your PDF, restricting access and permissions (e.g., printing, copying, modifying). You can set a user password (to open the PDF) and an optional owner password (for editing permissions).
• How to Use: Select a single PDF file. Enter a strong user password. Optionally, set an owner password and configure permissions (Allow Printing, Allow Copying Text, Allow Modifications). Click 'Process Files'. Download the protected.pdf file.

Unlock PDF

• Function: Removes password protection from a PDF file, making it freely accessible. You will need to provide the correct password to unlock the document.
• How to Use: Select a single PDF file. Enter the password for the PDF in the tool options. Click 'Process Files'. Download the unlocked.pdf file.

5. Analysis & Extraction

These tools help you analyze and extract content from your PDF documents.

Count Pages & Words

• Function: Analyzes a PDF to count the total number of pages, and estimates the word and character count by extracting text content. It generates a report in a plain text file.
• How to Use: Select a single PDF file. The tool will process the PDF and generate a text report. Download the pdf-analysis.txt file.

Extract Text

• Function: Extracts all readable text content from each page of your PDF document and compiles it into a single text file.
• How to Use: Select a single PDF file. The tool will extract all text. Download the [original-filename]-extracted-text.txt file.

Extract Images

• Function: This tool is designed to extract embedded images from PDF pages. Currently, it provides an informational report due to the complexity of client-side image extraction from all PDF types. For full image extraction, specialized services are often required.
• How to Use: Select a single PDF file. The tool will generate a text report indicating its current capabilities. Download the image-extraction-info.txt file.

6. Batch & Archive

These tools help you manage multiple PDF files efficiently.

ZIP Multiple PDFs

• Function: Combines multiple PDF files into a single ZIP archive, making it easy to share or store a collection of documents.
• How to Use: Select two or more PDF files. The tool will compress them into a ZIP archive. Download the pdfs-archive.zip file.

Compress PDF

• Function: Reduces the file size of a PDF document while aiming to maintain quality. You can choose between low, medium, and high compression levels.
• How to Use: Select a single PDF file. Choose your desired compression level (Low, Medium, High). Higher compression levels result in smaller file sizes but may reduce image quality. Click 'Process Files'. Download the compressed.pdf file.

Privacy and Security

At Ai Multi Tools, your privacy is paramount. All file processing is done client-side, directly within your web browser. This means:

• No Uploads: Your sensitive documents are never uploaded to any external servers. They remain on your computer throughout the entire process.
• Data Stays Local: All operations, conversions, and modifications happen locally, ensuring your data's confidentiality.
• Secure by Design: By eliminating server-side processing, we remove the risk of data breaches or unauthorized access to your files during transit or storage.

We hope this user guide helps you make the most of Ai Multi Tools. Enjoy a secure, efficient, and free way to manage your PDF documents!