All posts tagged: PDFs

How I scan documents with my Android phone and turn them into PDFs for free – it’s easy

How I scan documents with my Android phone and turn them into PDFs for free – it’s easy

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Jack Wallen\ZDNET ZDNET key takeaways You don’t have to install third-party apps to create PDFs. The process is built in and free to use. Use caution when creating PDFs of sensitive information. At some point, you’re going to need to create and send a PDF document from your Android phone. To make that happen, I’m sure you’ve scoured the Google Play Store, only to wonder, “Which app is best and safest?” With reports of malicious apps found on both Android and iOS, it’s become crucial that you place security at the top of your list. That’s why I always recommend you try the preinstalled apps before heading to the store. Also: I tried Google’s new desktop app for Windows, and I’ll never search the old way again Such is the case with creating PDFs on Android from paper documents. You don’t have to install any software, because the ability is baked right into the Google Drive app. Let me show you how easy it is. How to turn your scans into PDFs on Android What you’ll …

A Better Way to Parse Complex PDFs Locally

A Better Way to Parse Complex PDFs Locally

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LiteParse, developed by Llama Index, addresses common challenges in parsing complex documents, such as misaligned tables and inflexible layouts, by focusing on structured data extraction while preserving spatial formatting. Unlike systems that depend on large language models, LiteParse uses a lightweight, GPU-free design, making it accessible for developers without specialized hardware. According to Sam Witteveen, this open source framework supports over 50 file formats, including PDFs and Office documents and outputs data in JSON with bounding boxes for precise localization. Explore how LiteParse’s two-stage agent pattern combines rapid text parsing for straightforward tasks with multimodal models for handling complex visual reasoning. Gain insight into its integration with agentic systems like OpenAI models and advanced OCR methods, allowing tailored solutions for use cases such as financial document processing or academic research. Understand how its modular design supports efficiency and scalability in workflows that rely on document parsing. Challenges Precise Document Parsing TL;DR Key Takeaways : LiteParse, developed by Llama Index, is an open source, GPU-independent tool designed for efficient document parsing, preserving spatial layouts and supporting …

You can read PDFs and articles on your Kindle: How to send all kinds of files to your device

You can read PDFs and articles on your Kindle: How to send all kinds of files to your device

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Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Using your Kindle to read is much easier on the eyes than a standard phone or tablet, thanks to its e-ink display. Because of this reduced eye strain, you may have often found yourself reading a long article, study, or book on your tablet and wished you could send it to your Kindle. The good news is that you can do just that, in a few different ways. You can send files to your Kindle via Amazon’s Send to Kindle feature, or manually add them via USB. Your Kindle also has a dedicated email address for forwarding files. In this article, I’ll cover how to send files to your Kindle without using a USB cable. Also: I’ve been a Kindle user for over a decade – here’s why the Paperwhite is still my top choice How to send articles and files to your Kindle What you need: A Kindle and access to your Amazon account. Other ways to get the most out of your Kindle: You …

Play nice with PDFs for life with this app

Play nice with PDFs for life with this $30 app

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TL;DR: Work smarter, not harder with PDFs thanks to AcePDF Converter and Editor lifetime license, on sale now for $29.99 (reg. $99.99). Tired of groaning every time you see the letters PDF? Us too, but now there’s an app to put a stop to it. AcePDF Converter and Editor makes it easy to work with this file format, and right now you can secure a lifetime license to the app for only $29.99 (reg. $99.99). We run into PDFs almost daily nowadays, but you don’t have to dread them. AcePDF Converter and Editor is ready to make your experience much more pleasant — and unlike most apps on the market, it can be yours with no monthly subscription fees. You only have to pay $30 once to enjoy the app forever. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition …

Stop stressing over PDFs thanks to this lifetime app

Stop stressing over PDFs thanks to this $25 lifetime app

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TL;DR: Make peace with PDFs thanks to this AcePDF Converter and Editor lifetime license, now just $25.50 with code MARCH15 through March 29. $25.50 $99.99 Save $74.49   There are apps for everything these days — and they usually come with a pricey monthly subscription fee. That’s where AcePDF Converter and Editor stands out, offering an affordable and permanent way to make peace with PDFs. Right now, you can secure a lifetime subscription for only $25.50 with code MARCH15 through March 29. If you’re looking for an app that makes your life a little easier, it’s time to check out AcePDF Converter and Editor. It can help streamline your workflow, allowing you to manage PDFs and other documents efficiently. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Not only …

Gemini vs ChatGPT: Speed, Memory, PDFs, Images & Voice Compared

Gemini vs ChatGPT: Speed, Memory, PDFs, Images & Voice Compared

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Gemini AI introduces a range of advanced features designed to meet the needs of both technical and creative professionals, as explored by Dylan Davis. One standout capability is its expansive memory, which supports up to 1 million tokens, far surpassing the limits of models like GPT and Claude. This allows Gemini to handle complex, multi-layered tasks such as processing large documents and maintaining context across lengthy conversations without losing critical details. By addressing these challenges with precision, Gemini positions itself as a practical solution for professionals managing intricate workflows. Below learn how Gemini’s strategic problem-solving capabilities enable it to synthesize diverse data sources for actionable insights, making it a valuable resource for tasks like financial analysis and strategic planning. Additionally, you’ll see how its advanced data processing handles complex formats such as PDFs and images, making sure accuracy and efficiency in technical or academic work. Finally, the guide explores Gemini’s voice interaction features, which allow for hands-free engagement, enhancing productivity for users in dynamic or fast-paced environments. Google Gemini AI Updates TL;DR Key Takeaways : …

This underrated app is my new default for PDFs and documents

This underrated app is my new default for PDFs and documents

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For years, my app folder was a cluttered mess of PDF apps. There was a separate app for everything: editing, reading, and viewing, an app for an e-book library; and yet another just so I could read my manga on the weekends. The industry-standard “pro” tools are often bloated, resource-intensive, and increasingly aggressive about subscription schemes, while the default viewers built into operating systems are frequently too basic to be useful. But following my journey to change subscription apps with free open-source alternatives, I changed my default PDF viewer to Okular. It’s software that positions itself not only as a reader but also as a universal document viewer. After using it for quite a while, I removed every other viewer app from my system. OS Windows, macOS, Linux Developer KDE Okular is a free, open-source, multi-platform universal document viewer developed by KDE. It supports numerous formats—including PDF, EPUB, DjVu, and comics—offering features like annotation, text highlighting, and form filling. It’s one app for everything It takes care of many of your PDF needs It delivers …

Factify wants to move past PDFs and .docx by giving digital documents their own brain

Factify wants to move past PDFs and .docx by giving digital documents their own brain

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Tel Aviv-based startup Factify emerged from stealth today with a $73 million seed round for an ambitious, yet quixotic mission: to bring digital documents beyond the standard formats most businesses use — .PDF, .docx, collaborative cloud files like Google Docs — and into the intelligence era. For Matan Gavish, Factify’s Founder and CEO, this isn’t just a software upgrade—it is an inevitability he has been obsessed with for years. “The PDF was developed when I was in elementary school,” Gavish told VentureBeat. “The bedrock of the software ecosystem hasn’t really evolved… someone has to redesign the digital document itself.” Gavish, a tenured professor of computer science and Stanford PhD, admits that his fixation on administrative file formats is an anomaly for someone with his credentials. “It’s a very uncool problem to be obsessed with,” he says. “Given the fact that my academic background is AI and machine learning, my mom wanted me to start an AI company because it’s cool. I’m not sure why I’m obsessed and then possessed by documents.” But that obsession has …