Frequently Asked Questions

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Find answers to the most common questions about LawtonPDF, including features, licensing, privacy, subscriptions, and support.

Is LawtonPDF free?
LawtonPDF includes a free tier with access to all features, subject to daily usage limits. You can fully evaluate the application before upgrading.
Do you offer refunds if I am not satisfied?
We encourage you to try LawtonPDF using our free tier before purchasing. It includes all features with a daily usage limit so you can ensure it fits your workflow before upgrading.
Which operating systems are supported?
LawtonPDF currently supports Windows. Additional platforms may be added in the future.
Do I need an internet connection?
An internet connection is only required for license verification each time you start the app. Once opened, you can use all tools completely offline.
How do I contact support or request new features?
You can reach us through our Contact page or by emailing us directly. Whether you need technical support, have a feature request, or need special assistance for your team, we're always happy to help!
Does LawtonPDF upload my files to the cloud?
No. Your documents are processed locally on your computer. We never upload your PDF or image files to any external server.
Is it safe to process sensitive documents like IDs and Passports?
Yes, completely safe. Since all processing runs locally on your device hardware, sensitive documents like driver's licenses, IDs, and passports never leave your machine.
Does PDF Compare detect formatting and image changes?
Yes. The comparison engine analyzes text, formatting, layout, and embedded images to highlight every difference between two PDF versions.
Can I compare raw pasted text?
Yes. You can compare pasted text side-by-side or upload text files such as TXT, CSV, and LOG files.
What can Spreadsheet Compare detect in Excel files?
It scans Excel files to identify changed cell values, updated formulas, worksheet additions, and structural differences.
How does Image Compare show visual differences?
Visual differences are highlighted using interactive side-by-side views, difference overlays, and slider masks to spot pixel-level changes.
Does Folder Compare scan nested subfolders?
Yes. It performs a recursive scan across your directory tree to locate added, removed, renamed, or modified files at any folder depth.
Can I extract PDF pages into individual single-page files?
Yes. You can extract selected pages into one newly combined PDF, or split them so that every page becomes its own separate PDF document.
What does it mean to flatten a PDF?
Flattening merges interactive form fields, annotations, and comments into a single static layer. This locks the content and ensures it renders identically across all devices.
Can I delete or rotate individual pages in a PDF?
Yes. You can rotate individual or all pages, as well as reorder or delete specific pages directly from a visual page grid.
Can I customize the position of page numbers and watermarks?
Yes. You can customize text, font styles, and alignment properties to position headers, footers, or watermarks precisely where needed.
What level of encryption is used for password protection?
LawtonPDF applies strong AES 256-bit encryption to protect confidential documents with user access passwords.
Do I need the original password to unlock a PDF?
Yes. You must provide the correct authorization password to decrypt and remove restrictions from protected PDF files.
How does ScanFix correct crooked or distorted scans?
ScanFix allows you to manually or automatically crop unwanted borders, fix perspective warping, and straighten tilted document scans.
Does ID Snap handle alignment automatically?
Yes. ID Snap automatically resizes and aligns both the front and back of an ID card on a single page for clean, print-ready output.
Will Passport Snap format output ready for printing?
Yes. It automatically scales and centers passport scans onto standard page formats (such as A4 or US Letter) for official submission and filing.
Can I search multiple keywords at once across text files?
Yes. You can enter multiple search terms or load a keyword list to perform bulk searches across TXT and log files in a single scan.
Can LawtonPDF handle large or multi-hundred-page documents?
Yes. Because execution happens locally using your computer's resources, LawtonPDF efficiently handles large documents without cloud timeouts.