Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Socera's free PDF and document tools.
General
Is Socera completely free?
Yes. Every tool on Socera is completely free with no hidden limits, no subscriptions, and no watermarks on output files.
Do I need to create an account?
No. All tools work without any account, email, or signup. Just upload your file and start processing immediately.
How many files can I process?
There are no daily or monthly limits. Most tools support batch uploads of 5-20 files per session.
Does Socera work on mobile devices?
Yes. All Socera tools are fully responsive and work on iOS Safari, Android Chrome, and all modern mobile browsers.
Privacy & Security
Are my files stored on your servers?
Files are temporarily stored during processing only. They are automatically and permanently deleted from our servers after 60 minutes.
Do you read or analyze the content of my files?
No. We never read, analyze, index, or share the content of your files. Processing happens in isolated environments and files are never viewed by human staff.
Are files encrypted?
Yes. All file uploads and downloads are encrypted using HTTPS/TLS. Files at rest are stored in isolated containers during processing.
Is Socera GDPR compliant?
Yes. We collect no personal data beyond what is needed for processing. Files are auto-deleted and we do not track file content. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
PDF Tools
What is the maximum PDF file size?
Most PDF tools support files up to 100 MB. PDF to Word and OCR support up to 50 MB per file.
How do I merge PDF files?
Go to the Merge PDF tool, upload your files, drag the thumbnails to reorder them, and click Process. Your merged PDF is ready to download in seconds.
How do I reduce PDF file size?
Use the Compress PDF tool. Choose from four presets: Web/Screen for the smallest size, Balanced for everyday use, Print Quality, or High Fidelity for near-original quality.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to an editable Word document?
Use the OCR PDF tool first to make the scanned PDF searchable, then use PDF to Word to convert it to an editable DOCX file.
Is digital signature legally valid?
Electronic signatures created with Socera's Sign PDF tool are legally valid for most personal and business agreements under the ESIGN Act (US) and eIDAS (EU). Consult a lawyer for highly regulated use cases.
Image Tools
What image formats are supported?
Input: JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF. Output: JPG, PNG, WebP (depending on the tool).
How do I remove the background from a product photo?
Use the Remove Background tool. Upload your image and the AI automatically removes the background, giving you a transparent PNG ready for any background.
Can I resize images without distortion?
Yes. The Resize Image tool has an aspect ratio lock that prevents distortion. Enable it and changing one dimension will automatically adjust the other proportionally.
What is the best format for web images?
WebP offers the best compression for web use — typically 30% smaller than JPG at the same quality. Use the Convert Image tool to convert existing images to WebP.
Document Tools
Do I need Microsoft Office installed?
No. All document conversions happen on Socera's servers. You do not need Word, Excel, or PowerPoint installed on your device.
Will my Word formatting be preserved when converting to PDF?
Yes. Fonts, tables, images, headers, footers, and page layout are preserved with high fidelity. Enable "Embed fonts" for consistent rendering across all devices.
Can I convert multiple documents at once?
Yes. Word, Excel, and TXT tools support batch uploads of up to 5 files per session.
Still have questions? Contact us. Also see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.