Tool Documentation
Comprehensive guides for every ClearIt tool. Learn how to use each tool effectively, discover best practices, and troubleshoot common issues.
When to Use
- Meeting specific word count requirements for articles or assignments
- Analyzing content length for SEO optimization
- Tracking writing progress on long-form content
- Ensuring text fits within character limits for social media or ads
Step-by-Step Usage
Navigate to Text Tools > Word Counter
Access the tool from the main menu or category page
Upload a text file or paste content
Supports .txt, .doc, and .docx files, or paste directly
View instant statistics
See word count, character count (with/without spaces), sentences, and paragraphs
Adjust settings if needed
Toggle space counting or punctuation analysis
Tips & Best Practices
Use the "Include spaces" toggle to match different word count standards
The reading time estimate assumes 200 words per minute average reading speed
Character count excludes formatting when pasting from rich text documents
Limitations
Very large files (>10MB) may take longer to process
Some non-Latin scripts may have different word boundary detection
Frequently Asked Questions
When to Use
- Optimizing images for website performance
- Reducing file sizes for email attachments
- Meeting upload size limits on various platforms
- Preparing images for mobile app distribution
Step-by-Step Usage
Navigate to Image Tools > Image Compressor
Select from the category page
Upload your image(s)
Drag and drop or browse for .jpg, .png, or .webp files
Adjust compression quality
Use the slider to balance file size and quality (80% recommended)
Process and download
Click "Process File" and download your optimized image
Tips & Best Practices
Start with 80% quality for a good balance between size and visual fidelity
Use WebP format for maximum compression with modern browsers
Preview the compressed image before downloading to ensure quality
Batch process multiple images by uploading them together
Limitations
Maximum individual file size is limited by browser memory (typically ~500MB)
Some metadata may be lost unless "Preserve metadata" is enabled
Animated images are processed as static images
Frequently Asked Questions
When to Use
- Combining multiple report sections into one document
- Merging scanned pages into a single file
- Creating comprehensive documentation from separate PDFs
- Preparing materials for distribution or printing
Step-by-Step Usage
Navigate to PDF Tools > PDF Merger
Access from the category menu
Upload PDF files
Add multiple PDF files in the order you want them merged
Reorder if needed
Drag files to reorder them before merging
Configure settings
Enable bookmarks or page numbers if desired
Merge and download
Process the files and download your merged PDF
Tips & Best Practices
Enable bookmarks to create a table of contents for easy navigation
Add page numbers to maintain continuity across merged documents
Preview the order before merging to avoid re-processing
You can merge PDFs of different page sizes and orientations
Limitations
Password-protected PDFs must be unlocked before merging
Very large PDFs (>100MB each) may take longer to process
Form fields in source PDFs may not be preserved
Frequently Asked Questions
When to Use
- Converting spreadsheet data for API consumption
- Transforming data exports into different formats
- Preparing data for import into other systems
- Converting between database export formats
Step-by-Step Usage
Navigate to Data Tools > CSV Converter
Select from the data tools category
Upload your CSV file
Support for .csv and .tsv files
Configure delimiter and headers
Select the correct delimiter and specify if the first row contains headers
Choose output format
Select JSON, XML, or Excel as your target format
Convert and download
Process the file and download in your chosen format
Tips & Best Practices
Ensure the correct delimiter is selected for accurate parsing
Enable "First row as headers" for better JSON/XML structure
Preview the output structure before downloading large files
Use JSON format for web API integration
Limitations
Files larger than 50MB may take longer to process
Complex nested structures cannot be represented in CSV
Date formats are preserved as-is without conversion
Frequently Asked Questions
When to Use
- Preparing production code for deployment
- Reducing page load times for better performance
- Optimizing web assets for mobile devices
- Meeting performance budgets and Core Web Vitals
Step-by-Step Usage
Navigate to Web Tools > HTML Minifier
Access from web tools category
Upload your HTML, CSS, or JS file
Supports all common web code formats
Configure minification settings
Choose to remove comments, collapse whitespace, and minify inline styles
Minify and download
Process the code and download your optimized file
Tips & Best Practices
Always keep original files before minification for future editing
Test minified code thoroughly before deploying to production
Use source maps if you need to debug minified code
Combine with gzip compression for maximum file size reduction
Limitations
Minified code is not meant for editing - keep original sources
Some minification may break code with unusual formatting
Source maps are not automatically generated