Practical guides for PDFs, photos, forms and money
Short, step by step help for the small jobs that waste your time: shrinking a file for a portal, making a letter, working out a loan.
How to check if a GSTIN is valid (format, checksum and state code)
What the 15 characters of a GST number mean, how the check character works and how to confirm a supplier before you pay.
Leave application format for school and office, with examples
A short leave application you can copy for a student or an employee, with the details every application needs.
How to calculate EMI: the formula, a worked example and a quick shortcut
The EMI formula in plain words, a car loan example and how to compare loans by total interest.
Old vs new tax regime: how to decide which is better for you
A simple way to compare both regimes using your own numbers, and the deductions that make the old regime win.
Resignation letter format: simple samples you can copy
A short, polite resignation letter with a sample for immediate notice, a standard notice period and a mid-month exit.
How to make a rent receipt for HRA claims (format, PAN rule and a free generator)
What a valid rent receipt must contain, when you need the landlord's PAN and how to make 12 monthly receipts at once.
How to reduce a PDF to 100 KB or 200 KB for a job or scholarship portal
A step by step way to hit an exact PDF size limit, with the order of steps that works best for scanned documents.
Photo must be under 20 KB for an exam form? Resize it on your phone in 2 minutes
Exam and job portals ask for a photo between 10 KB and 50 KB. Here is how to hit the exact size without blurring your face.
PDF, Word or JPG: which file format should you use?
A plain guide to picking the right format for sharing, editing and uploading.
How to convert a bank statement PDF to Excel or CSV
Turn a PDF statement into rows you can sort, filter and total.
Is it safe to use free online PDF tools? What to check first
Many sites upload your file to a server. Here is how to tell, and when it matters.
How to resize a photo for passport, exam and job forms
Exact pixel and KB limits are the number one reason a form upload fails. Here is how to meet them.
How to merge your documents into one PDF for visa, bank and college forms
Put ID, address proof and forms into one ordered PDF so the reviewer sees everything in the right order.
How to compress a PDF for email and job portals without ruining it
Most portals cap uploads at 1 MB or 2 MB. Here is how to shrink a PDF to the limit and still keep it readable.