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📄 Document Tools

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How to Convert PDF to Word Online

Convert any PDF into a fully editable Word document (.docx) in seconds — no desktop software needed.

  1. Go to the PDF to Word converter.
  2. Drag and drop your PDF into the upload area, or click to browse.
  3. Wait a few seconds while the file is processed securely on our server.
  4. Click Download to save your new Word document.
💡 Tip: Text layout, tables, images and basic formatting are all preserved. Your file is automatically deleted from the server after conversion.

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How to Convert Word to PDF

Turn any .doc or .docx file into a polished, print-ready PDF — entirely in your browser.

  1. Open the Word to PDF converter.
  2. Drop your .doc or .docx file into the upload area, or click to browse.
  3. Wait for the live preview to render your document on screen.
  4. Click Save as PDF to download your PDF file.
💡 Tip: Fonts, tables, headings, bullet lists and images are preserved exactly as in your Word document. Your file never leaves your device — all conversion happens locally in the browser.

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How to Merge or Split PDF Files

Combine multiple PDFs into one, or extract specific pages from a PDF — all in your browser.

  1. Go to the PDF Merge & Split tool.
  2. To merge: select the Merge tab, upload two or more PDFs, drag to reorder them, then click Merge PDFs.
  3. To split: select the Split tab, upload a PDF, choose Extract All Pages or enter a custom page range (e.g. 1–3, 5, 7–9), then click Split PDF.
  4. Your merged or split file(s) download automatically.
💡 Tip: You can merge up to 20 PDFs at once. All processing happens locally using PDF-lib — nothing is uploaded to any server.

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How to Compress Files Online

Reduce the size of images, PDFs or bundle multiple files into a compressed ZIP archive.

  1. Open the File Compressor.
  2. Choose a mode: Images, PDF or ZIP Archive.
  3. Upload your file(s) by dragging into the upload area or clicking to browse.
  4. For images and PDFs, adjust the quality slider to control compression level.
  5. Click Compress and download your reduced-size file.
💡 Tip: PDF compression can reduce file size by up to 90% by re-rendering pages at your chosen quality. Everything runs locally for complete privacy.
🖼 Image Tools

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How to Remove an Image Background

Remove the background from any photo automatically using AI — or pick a specific colour to erase manually.

  1. Go to the Background Remover.
  2. Upload your image (JPG or PNG).
  3. AI mode (Auto): the background is detected and removed automatically. Download the transparent PNG.
  4. Manual mode: click on the background colour you want to remove. Adjust the tolerance slider if needed to fine-tune the selection.
  5. Click Download to save your image with a transparent background.
💡 Tip: AI mode works best on photos with a clear subject. Manual mode is ideal for simple backgrounds with a single dominant colour.

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How to Extract Text from an Image (OCR)

Convert any scanned document, photo of text, or screenshot into editable, copyable text using OCR technology.

  1. Open the OCR Image to Text tool.
  2. Upload your image (JPG, PNG, WEBP, or PDF page screenshot).
  3. Select the language of the text in your image (supports English, Yoruba, Hausa and 10+ others).
  4. Click Extract Text.
  5. Copy the extracted text or download it as a .txt file.
💡 Tip: For best results use a clear, high-resolution image with good contrast between text and background. Blurry or low-light photos reduce accuracy.

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How to Compress an Image

Reduce image file size for faster website loading or easier sharing — without visible quality loss.

  1. Open the Image Compressor.
  2. Drag and drop your image (JPG, PNG or WEBP) into the upload area.
  3. Adjust the quality slider — lower quality = smaller file size.
  4. Click Compress & Download.
💡 Tip: A quality of 70–80% gives the best balance between file size and visual quality for most photos.
⚡ Productivity Tools

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How to Build a Professional Resume

Create a polished, downloadable resume PDF in minutes — no account required.

  1. Open the Resume Builder.
  2. Fill in your personal details — name, email, phone, location and professional summary.
  3. Add your work experience entries — job title, company, dates and description.
  4. Add your education, skills and any other sections.
  5. Preview your resume on the right panel as you type.
  6. Click Download PDF to save your completed resume.
💡 Tip: Keep your professional summary concise — 2–3 sentences. Use bullet points for work experience descriptions to make them easier to scan.

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How to Generate a QR Code

Create a scannable QR code for a website URL, free text, email address, phone number or Wi-Fi credentials.

  1. Go to the QR Code Generator.
  2. Choose a QR type: URL, Text, Email, Phone or Wi-Fi.
  3. Enter your content in the input field.
  4. Select a size (200×200, 300×300 or 400×400 px) and optionally pick custom colours.
  5. Click Generate QR Code.
  6. Click Download QR Code to save it as a PNG image.
💡 Tip: Use 400×400 for print (flyers, business cards) and 200×200 for digital use. Always test the QR code with your phone before printing.

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How to Generate a Strong Password

Create a cryptographically secure random password — never stored or sent anywhere.

  1. Visit the Password Generator.
  2. Set the password length using the slider (4–64 characters).
  3. Check the character types to include: uppercase, lowercase, numbers and/or symbols.
  4. Optionally tick Exclude ambiguous characters (0, O, l, 1, I) to avoid confusion.
  5. Select how many passwords to generate (1, 5 or 10).
  6. Click Generate Password then Copy.
💡 Tip: Use at least 16 characters with all four character types for maximum security. Never reuse passwords across accounts — store them in a trusted password manager.

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How to Convert Text to Speech

Have any text read aloud by your browser, with control over voice, speed and pitch.

  1. Open the Text to Speech tool.
  2. Type or paste your text into the box (up to 5,000 characters).
  3. Select a voice from the dropdown — many languages and accents available.
  4. Adjust the speed, pitch and volume sliders as needed.
  5. Click Speak. Click Pause or Stop at any time.
  6. Optionally click Download MP3 to save the audio.
💡 Tip: Great for proofreading (hearing errors you miss when reading), language learning, and accessibility. Available voices depend on your device's installed language packs.

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How to Translate Text – 100+ Languages

Translate any text instantly into over 100 languages including Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa.

  1. Go to the Language Translator.
  2. Type or paste the text you want to translate.
  3. Select the source language (or leave on Auto-Detect).
  4. Select your target language.
  5. Click Translate (or press Ctrl+Enter).
  6. Copy the result or click the Swap button to reverse the languages.
💡 Tip: Use the quick language buttons for the most common languages. The tool uses MyMemory API with a LibreTranslate fallback for high availability.

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How to Download YouTube Thumbnails

Download any YouTube video's thumbnail in HD quality — single or batch up to 100 URLs.

  1. Go to the YouTube Thumbnail Downloader.
  2. Single video: paste the YouTube URL and click Load. Choose from 5 resolutions and click Save.
  3. Batch mode: paste up to 100 YouTube URLs (one per line), click Process & Show Table.
  4. Download individual thumbnails from the table, or click Download ZIP to get them all at once.
  5. Optionally click Export CSV to save all thumbnail URLs to a spreadsheet.
💡 Tip: Supports youtube.com/watch, youtu.be short links, and YouTube Shorts. Use 1280×720 (maxres) for the highest quality.
📐 Data & Calculation Tools

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How to Convert CSV to Excel (or Excel to CSV)

Convert CSV files to Excel (.xlsx) or Excel files to CSV — batch convert multiple files at once.

  1. Open the CSV to Excel converter.
  2. Select the mode: CSV → Excel or Excel → CSV.
  3. Upload your file(s) by dragging in or clicking to browse — multiple files supported.
  4. Click Convert. Each converted file downloads automatically.
💡 Tip: UTF-8 encoding is fully preserved so accented letters and special characters stay correct. All conversion runs in your browser using SheetJS.

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How to Convert Units

Convert between any units across 8 categories: length, weight, volume, temperature, area, speed, data storage and pressure.

  1. Open the Unit Converter.
  2. Find the category you need (e.g. Length, Temperature).
  3. Enter your value in the input field.
  4. Select the source unit from the first dropdown.
  5. Select the target unit from the second dropdown.
  6. Click Convert to see the result instantly.
💡 Tip: You can also use the Swap button to reverse the conversion direction. All conversions use standard scientific formulas.

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How to Calculate Land Area – Plots, Acres, Hectares

Calculate land area in Nigerian plot sizes, square meters, acres and hectares using four built-in calculators.

  1. Go to the Land Calculator.
  2. Choose one of the four calculators:
    • Standard Plot Sizes: view pre-calculated 50×100 ft and 60×120 ft plot info.
    • Custom Plot Size: enter width and length in feet to get area in all units.
    • Area to Plots: enter area in m², hectares or acres to get equivalent plot count.
    • Acres to Plots + Metric: convert acres to plots, hectares, m² and sq ft.
  3. Click Calculate or Convert.
💡 Tip: Nigerian standard plots are 50×100 ft (464.5 m²) and 60×120 ft (669 m²). 1 acre = 8.71 plots of 50×100 ft. 1 hectare = 21.53 plots of 50×100 ft.

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How to Convert NNO, UTM and WGS84 Coordinates

Convert between Nigerian local survey coordinates, UTM, WGS84 (GPS) and Minna Datum — for surveyors and GIS professionals.

  1. Visit the Coordinate Converter.
  2. Choose a conversion tab:
    • NNO → UTM: select your Ogun State local origin, enter local Northing/Easting, choose output system.
    • Datum Converter: convert absolute national-grid coordinates between any two systems.
    • UTM → NNO: reverse convert UTM to local field book coordinates.
    • WGS84 → UTM: enter GPS lat/lon (decimal or DMS) to get UTM output in Minna or WGS84 datum.
    • WGS84 ↔ Minna: convert between GPS and Nigeria's official Minna Datum.
  3. Enter your coordinate values and click Convert.
  4. Click any Copy button next to a result to copy that value.
💡 Tip: For NNO conversions, select the correct local origin from the 54 Ogun State origins in the dropdown — choosing the wrong origin shifts every coordinate. Results are validated against Mobile Topographer Pro and SivanDesign.

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📄 PDF to Word 📝 Word to PDF 🔀 PDF Merge & Split 🖼 Image to PDF 📊 Excel to PDF 📦 File Compressor ✂️ Background Remover 🔎 OCR Image to Text 🗃 Image Compressor 📋 Resume Builder 💰 Loan Calculator 💱 Currency Converter 📐 Unit Converter 🌐 Translator 🔊 Text to Speech 📊 CSV to Excel 📱 QR Code 🔐 Password Generator 📸 YouTube Thumbnail 🌍 Land Calculator 🧭 Coordinate Converter 🗺 CoordCast / DWG to KMZ