Handle messy PDFs

Real-world documents aren't always clean. Here's how to handle common issues.

Split merged PDFs

If you have a single PDF containing multiple documents (e.g., a bundle of invoices), use the Split PDF feature.

How it works:

1. Select the merged PDF in Workspace
2. Click Split PDF
3. Moby's AI detects document boundaries automatically
4. Review the suggested splits
5. Confirm to create separate files

When to split:

• Multiple invoices in one file
• Bank statements with multiple months
• Bundled contracts and amendments

Merge PDFs

To combine scattered pages into a single document:

1. Select multiple PDFs in Workspace
2. Click Merge
3. Reorder pages if needed (drag and drop)
4. Confirm to create combined file

When to merge:

• Invoice with separate attachments
• Multi-part contracts
• Related documents that belong together

Poor scan quality

For documents with poor OCR quality:

1. Try re-scanning at higher resolution (300 DPI minimum)
2. Improve contrast — Dark text on white background works best
3. Straighten images — Skewed scans reduce accuracy
4. If re-scanning isn't possible — Manual verification may be needed

Other common issues

Issue	Solution
Password-protected PDF	Remove password before uploading
Image-based PDF	Use OCR to Excel for best results
Rotated pages	Moby handles rotation automatically
Multi-column layout	May require manual verification