Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All core tools — PDF editing, card conversion, image tools, and generators — are free to use directly in your browser, with no signup required for most tools.

No. PixDok runs entirely in your web browser using modern web technology. There's nothing to download or install on any device — desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone.

Yes. All tools are responsive and work on mobile browsers, though for precise tasks like cropping ID cards or editing PDFs, a larger screen (tablet or desktop) gives more accuracy.

PixDok supports PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, and TIFF across its various tools. Each tool page lists exactly which formats it accepts.

Yes, you need an internet connection to load the tool initially, but processing itself happens locally in your browser rather than being sent to a remote server for most tools.

Yes. PixDok works on any operating system through a modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) — there's no OS-specific software.

Currently PixDok is browser-based only. Bookmark the site or add it to your home screen on mobile for quick access.

Individuals, students, CSC (Common Service Centre) operators, cyber cafes, print shops, and small businesses needing fast document and ID card preparation without specialized software.

Yes. Most PixDok tools process your files entirely within your own browser using client-side technology — your documents are not uploaded to or stored on PixDok's servers. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.

No. Files are processed locally in your browser session and are not retained after you close or refresh the page.

Yes. ID card tools are designed to process sensitive documents client-side, meaning your Aadhaar, PAN, or Voter ID data never leaves your device during conversion.

No. Since most processing happens in-browser, PixDok does not have access to your document contents to share.

It refers to the encryption standard used for any data that is transmitted (for example, over HTTPS) — ensuring any connection to the site itself is secure, in addition to local-only file processing.

Yes, for the same reason — local processing means confidential contracts, ID scans, or reports are not exposed to a remote server during editing or conversion.

No. Passwords entered to unlock e-Aadhaar PDFs are used only in your browser session to decrypt the file locally and are never transmitted or saved. Prepare your card securely using our Aadhaar PVC Card tool.

Yes, using our PDF Editor — you can add text, images, shapes, annotations, and digital signatures directly in your browser without installing Adobe Acrobat or similar software.

Use our Merge PDF tool: upload your files, drag to reorder them, and download the combined PDF.

Use our Split PDF tool to extract specific page ranges or break a multi-page document into individual files.

Yes, our Compress PDF tool reduces file size while keeping text and images readable — useful for email attachments or upload size limits on government portals.

Use our Protect PDF tool to add a custom password and strong encryption to any PDF file.

Need to remove a PDF password? Try Unlock PDF (PDF Password Remover) — enter the current password once, and download an unlocked, unrestricted copy.

Yes, our PDF to Word converter turns your PDF into an editable .docx file with layouts preserved.

Yes, our PDF to JPG tool exports every page of your PDF as a separate high-resolution JPEG image.

Yes, our PDF OCR tool extracts selectable, searchable text from scanned PDF pages and images.

It validates digital signatures and certificates embedded in government-issued PDFs, such as e-Aadhaar or income certificates, to confirm authenticity. Try the Signature Verifier.

Yes, Image to PDF combines JPG, PNG, or WebP images into a single, ready-to-share PDF document.

Use our Aadhaar PVC Card tool: upload your e-Aadhaar PDF (password-protected or unlocked), and the tool auto-crops the front and back into standard CR80 size, ready to print.

Typically the first 4 letters of your name in CAPITALS, followed by your year of birth (e.g., AMIT1992). The exact format is shown directly on the Aadhaar tool page.

Yes, PAN Card to PVC auto-detects and crops e-PAN PDFs from both NSDL and UTIITSL into a print-ready card layout.

Our Voter ID to PVC tool crops your digital EPIC card or election commission slip into a dual-sided, printable card.

Yes, Ration Card Cropper separates and crops each family member's card from a state ration card PDF.

Use ABHA Health Card to PVC to format your Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission health ID for standard card printing.

Yes, our Ayushman Card tool formats PM-JAY Golden Cards into CR80 print-ready size with enhanced clarity.

All cards follow the ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 (CR80) standard: 85.60mm × 53.98mm, at 300 DPI, with rounded 3.18mm corners matching real ID cards.

Most card tools offer a batch layout (e.g., "Print 5 Cards in 1 Click") that arranges multiple cards on a single A4 sheet for cutting.

Set your printer scaling to 100% or "Actual Size" and disable "Fit to Printable Area" — otherwise the card dimensions will print incorrectly.

Yes, the Driving Licence to PVC tool prepares Sarathi/Parivahan digital licences for physical card printing.

Yes, it uses AI to automatically detect and cut out the subject, removing the background in one click — no manual selection needed. Try Remove Background.

It sharpens, denoises, and upscales low-resolution or blurry photos, useful for old scans or low-quality document photos. Try our AI Photo Enhancer.

Yes, Passport Photo Maker crops and formats photos to standard sizes (2x2 inch or 35x45mm) with custom backgrounds and print-sheet layouts.

Prepare an ID card for printing with Document Fixer. It straightens tilted or poorly angled smartphone photos of documents, corrects perspective, cleans up the background, and arranges front/back sides for A4 printing.

Use our HEIC to JPG converter to convert Apple's HEIC/HEIF format into universal JPG, PNG, or WebP files.

Yes, Compress Image reduces JPEG, PNG, and WebP image file sizes efficiently, including hitting specific KB targets required by government portals.

Our Image Cropper supports both freeform and fixed aspect ratio cropping, with rotation options.

Yes, create a printable QR code with QR Code Generator. It lets you create custom QR codes (URL, WiFi, UPI, vCard, or text) with logo embedding, custom colors, and SVG/PNG export.

Our Barcode Generator supports Code 128, EAN-13, UPC-A, and Code 39.

No account is required for most tools — you can use them directly. An account may be needed for saving history or accessing premium features, if applicable.

Check the Pricing page for current plan details and any premium features beyond the free tools.

Use the Contact page or the Help Center to reach the PixDok team directly.