PDF Cut & Collect: guide
Open PDF Cut & CollectCollect clippings with their source-page references
Collect clippings with their source-page references. Configure the available options, inspect the result and download it from your browser.
How it works
- Open one or more PDFs with Add PDFs. Choose a document and page.
- Drag across the preview to select a region, or set Left, Top, Width and Height percentages. Add an optional caption and press Collect selection.
- Repeat on other pages. Move or remove clippings, press Create collection PDF, then Download PDF.
Clippings export as images in a new PDF; text is not editable.
When to use this tool
PDF Cut & Collect
What to check before sharing
Clippings are images. They do not retain selectable text, links or the structure of a source table. Collection is not redaction; your originals remain unchanged.
Supported files
Clippings export as images in a new PDF; text is not editable.
Inputs: PDF. Performance depends on your device. Download important work before closing the browser; local storage is not a backup.
Troubleshooting
If the file will not open, check it in another PDF reader. If it is password-protected, use Remove a PDF password with a password you know. For scans that need selectable text, run Make a PDF searchable first.
Common questions
Do files leave my device?
No. Files are processed in your browser.
Is the original changed?
No. Export a separate result.
Which files can I use?
Supported inputs: PDF. Clippings export as images in a new PDF; text is not editable.
Is this free?
Core tools require no account or subscription and add no watermark.
Do my documents leave my device?
Document processing runs in your browser. PDF Studio does not upload document files. Explicitly saved drafts and My files remain in this browser until deleted. Read aloud may use network-backed browser voices.