If your PDF is a little more complicated – for example, if it has graphics and tables – you might notice the formatting changes.
After saving the changed document as a PDF you can send it on via email, or re-upload your new PDF to Google Drive so you can access it from any device.Įasy, right? How to edit more complex PDFsĮditing a PDF inside Google Drive works best for simpler documents. Once you’ve made the changes you’d like, either send the file on as a Google Doc link or save it to your computer as a PDF.Ĥ. Select ‘Google Docs’ to open the PDF as an editable file.ģ. Once your file has uploaded to Google Drive, click on the file and you'll see an ‘Open with’ option. Click this to upload your PDF to Google Drive.Ģ.
With many of us working remotely for one reason or another, Google’s suite of cloud-based applications makes collaboration with colleagues quick and easy. You can edit PDFs, too.Īnd you don’t even need to download new software. Docx, xlsx, jpeg – no file is untouchable. We can send and edit documents in seconds thanks to this technology: we edit news articles, make financial plans and design entire websites all in the cloud.
Now, cloud storage platforms like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive are household names.
Back in the 90s, when 3½-inch floppy disks were cutting edge technology, the thought of signing PDFs digitally – let alone editing them – was something out of science fiction.