PDF Workflows is an independent editorial site that publishes free, step-by-step PDF tutorials. Every guide is written and tested by experienced document workflow professionals using real desktop tools on actual Windows and macOS machines.
All tutorials on PDF Workflows are editorially independent. Our authors test multiple methods — built-in OS tools, free open-source software, and commercial desktop editors — and report honest results. We never accept payment for favorable reviews or rankings.
This site is maintained by the team behind PDF Agile (formerly Aurora PDF). Aurora PDF's core processing engine and compression technology have been incorporated into PDF Agile — our flagship desktop PDF editor. The product you download from this site is PDF Agile, which carries forward all the technical capabilities developed under the Aurora PDF brand, plus significant feature additions including AI-powered table detection, enhanced OCR, and modernized batch processing.
While PDF Agile is used to demonstrate many workflows, our tutorials also cover Edge, Preview, LibreOffice, Microsoft Word, and online alternatives — with clear pros and cons for each.
Our tutorial authors bring 6-12 years of hands-on experience in document management, legal compliance, small business operations, and IT training. Every guide includes the author's name, job title, and years of experience so you can evaluate the source.