Snelstart
Deze handleiding behandelt alle functies van DocHub:
- Aan de slag — Create your account and connect cloud storage
- Hoe gebruik je DocHub AI? — Ask questions about a long PDF and get answers in seconds
- Hoe gebruik je de documentmaker? — Build a document from scratch or from reusable templates
- Hoe PDF-formulieren te gebruiken — Turn static PDFs into fillable forms people can complete online
- Hoe gebruik je een PDF-editor? — Edit text, images, and shapes without printing or scanning
- Hoe u pagina's kunt beheren — Rotate, reorder, merge, or split pages from one thumbnail view
- Hoe gebruik je eSign? — Sign documents yourself or collect signatures from multiple people
- Hoe gebruik je etiketten? — Group documents by client, project, or status
- Hoe documenten zoeken te gebruiken — Find any file by name, label, or the words inside it
- Hoe beveiliging te gebruiken — Lock files with passwords, access control, and two-factor authentication
Benodigde tijd: 5 minuten per film
Ook in deze handleiding: Professionele tips | Veelgemaakte fouten | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven
Waarom zou je deze gids vertrouwen?
I have used DocHub for eight months across client contracts and student paperwork.
Every step below comes from real hands-on work, not vendor screenshots.
DocHub is one of the most practical PDF editor tools available today.
Maar de meeste gebruikers benutten slechts een fractie van de mogelijkheden.
This guide shows you how to use DocHub feature by feature.
Stap voor stap, met screenshots en professionele tips.
DocHub-handleiding
This How to Use DocHub tutorial covers PDF editing, document sharing, and signing, from first login to power-user habits.
DocHub
Edit, sign, and share PDF files straight from your browser. DocHub integrates with Google Drive, Gmail, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Box. Nothing gets downloaded or scanned. Start free, and test the Pro plan for 30 days.
Aan de slag met DocHub
Voordat u een functie kunt gebruiken, dient u deze eenmalige installatie te voltooien.
Het duurt ongeveer drie minuten.
Here is what daily use actually looks like:
Laten we nu elke stap eens doornemen.
Stap 1: Maak uw account aan
Visit the DocHub website and click Sign Up.
You can sign up with an email address or your Gmail account.
✓ Controlepunt: Controleer uw inbox for the confirmation email.
Stap 2: Open de app
DocHub runs in the browser, so there is no desktop app to install.
Log in on a computer, phone, or any mobile device and the layout adapts.
The Dashboard displays all DocHub functionality and your data in one place.
One quirk worth knowing: DocHub’s help screenshots use a demo account named Michael Scott.
That Michael Scott avatar simply marks where your own photo will sit.
✓ Controlepunt: You should see your empty document list.
Step 3: Connect Your Storage
Connect DocHub to Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box.
This lets you import, export, edit, and sign documents without leaving those apps.
Then add your signature once so it is ready when you need it.
✅ Klaar: Je bent klaar om een van de onderstaande functies te gebruiken.
Hoe gebruik je DocHub AI?
DocHub AI lets you ask questions about a long file and get plain answers fast.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Open een willekeurig document
Open a doc from your dashboard, computer, or Google Drive.
DocHub is compatible with PDF, DOC, PPT, XLS, and TXT files.
Step 2: Open the AI Panel
Click the AI icon in the right sidebar to view the chat panel.
Typ a vraag about the pages you just opened.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The panel returns an answer with a page reference.
Stap 3: Handel naar het antwoord
Copy the summary into a comment, or jump straight to the cited page.
✅ Resultaat: You can pull key details out of a 40-page contract in under a minute.
💡 Pro-tip: Ask for a bullet summary before a client call. It beats skimming the whole doc on your phone.
Hoe gebruik je DocHub Document Creator?
Document Creator lets you start a blank doc or reuse a saved layout direct.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Click Create
Hit the Create button at the top left of your dashboard.
Choose Blank Document, or pick an existing file to duplicate.
Step 2: Save It as a Template
DocHub allows users to create reusable templates from documents they send often.
Each time a template is shared, a new copy is stored under one master template.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The new file shows up in your document list with today’s date.
Step 3: Share the Template
Send the link, and each person completes their own copy.
✅ Resultaat: You stop rebuilding the same NDA or invoice every week.
💡 Pro-tip: Keep one master template per workflow. Editing the master updates what new recipients receive.
Hoe gebruik je PDF-formulieren op DocHub?
PDF-formulieren lets you turn a flat file into a form anyone can fill online.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open the Field Manager
Select Manage Fields from the toolbar.
The field manager lets you drag and drop fields onto the page.
Step 2: Drop In Your Fields
Add fields for tekst, signatures, initials, dates, and checkboxes.
You can also modify existing fields instead of drawing new ones.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Each field shows a coloured outline in the editor.
Step 3: Send It Out
Share the form by email or a personal DocHub URL to collect data.
✅ Resultaat: Clean, typed responses instead of scans of handwriting.
💡 Pro-tip: Mark fields as required. Recipients cannot submit until every required box is filled.
Hoe gebruik je de DocHub PDF-editor?
PDF-editor lets you fix typos, add images, or highlight a clause in place.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open the Editing Toolbar
The toolbar sits along the top of the page you opened.
It holds the text, image, shape, and annotation tools.
Step 2: Make Your Edits
You can add text, images, shapes, and freehand drawings anywhere on the page.
Use the highlighter and sticky notes to annotate sections for a colleague.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: A small saved indicator appears near the file name.
Step 3: Let It Save
DocHub automatically saves changes as you work, so there is no save button.
✅ Resultaat: PDF editing that takes seconds instead of a print-sign-scan loop.
💡 Pro-tip: Leave a comment instead of editing someone else’s wording. It keeps the original text intact.
How to Use DocHub Page Manager
Pagina's beheren lets you reshape a file without any desktop software.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open the Thumbnail Panel
DocHub provides thumbnails for all pages in your documents.
Click the pages icon on the left to view them.
Step 2: Rearrange or Delete
Drag a thumbnail to move it, or use the icons to rotate and delete pages.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Page numbers renumber themselves after every move.
Step 3: Merge or Split
Merge multiple PDFs into a single file, or split one doc into separate files.
✅ Resultaat: A tidy file ready to send, with no blank scan pages left in it.
💡 Pro-tip: Split long contracts before sharing. People sign a five-page file far faster than a fifty-page one.
Hoe gebruik je DocHub eSign?
eSign lets you add legally binding eSignatures and request them from others.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Choose Your Signature Style
Type your name, upload an image, or draw one using your phone.
Handtekeningen die in DocHub worden aangemaakt, zijn juridisch bindend.
Step 2: Place and Send
Drop the signature field where it belongs, then add signer emails.
You can collect multiple signatures in minutes.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Each signer shows a status of sent, viewed, or signed.
Step 3: Track the Audit Trail
Open the details panel to see who opened and signed, and when.
✅ Resultaat: A signed agreement stored in your account with a full record attached.
💡 Pro-tip: You can open, sign, and reply to PDFs in your Gmail inbox without downloading.
Hoe gebruik je DocHub-labels?
Labels lets you tag files so your dashboard stays readable as it grows.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Select Your Documents
Tick the checkbox next to one or more files in the list.
Stap 2: Een etiket aanbrengen
Click the label icon and choose an existing tag or create a new one.
A doc can carry several labels at once.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The label name appears beside each file you tagged.
Stap 3: Filteren op label
Click any label in the sidebar to see only those files.
✅ Resultaat: Signed, pending, and archived work stay separated without folders.
💡 Pro-tip: Add a Waiting on Client label. It becomes your follow-up list every Monday morning.
Hoe gebruik je de documentzoekfunctie van DocHub?
Document zoeken lets you pull up the right file even when you forgot its name.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Use the Search Bar
Type a client name, a phrase, or a file name in the search bar.
Step 2: Narrow the Results
Filter by label, owner, or date to cut a long list down fast.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Matching words are highlighted in the preview.
Step 3: Open and Continue
Click a result to reopen the doc exactly where you left it.
✅ Resultaat: No more scrolling through months of stored files.
💡 Pro-tip: Search for the counterparty name rather than your own file name. It matches text inside the pages.
Hoe DocHub-beveiliging te gebruiken
Beveiliging lets you control who opens a file and log what they did.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Turn On Two-Factor Authentication
Open account settings and switch on two-factor authentication.
This is the single fastest security win on any shared account.
Stap 2: Documentmachtigingen instellen
Choose view, comment, or edit permissions per recipient.
Add password protection before you make a document public.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The share panel lists each recipient and their access level.
Step 3: Check the Audit Trail
DocHub provides an audit trail that records all changes made in a document.
✅ Resultaat: Your data and documents sit behind multiple layers of security.
💡 Pro-tip: DocHub complies with industry-leading standards and certifications, which matters when clients ask for proof.
DocHub Pro-tips en -snelkoppelingen
After eight months of daily editing, signing, and sharing, here are the habits that stuck.
Toetsenbord sneltoetsen
| Actie | Snelkoppeling |
|---|---|
| Undo your last edit | Ctrl + Z / Cmd + Z |
| Een bewerking opnieuw uitvoeren | Ctrl + Shift + Z |
| Find text on the open page | Ctrl + F / Cmd + F |
| Print or download a copy | Ctrl + P / Cmd + P |
Verborgen functies die de meeste mensen over het hoofd zien
- Fax and personal URL sharing: Send a doc by fax, or make the document public with your own DocHub link.
- Organizations and roles: Set up a bedrijf or academic organization, then define roles for staff, students, and teachers.
- Full audit trail: Open the details pane to see every change, view, and signature with a timestamp.
Veelgemaakte fouten bij DocHub die je moet vermijden
Mistake #1: Emailing a flat PDF and asking for a signature
❌ Fout: Attaching the file and hoping the other person owns a PDF editor.
✅ Rechts: Add a signature field, then share the link so they sign on any device.
Mistake #2: Rebuilding the same document every time
❌ Fout: Duplicating last month’s invoice and editing the details by hand.
✅ Rechts: Create reusable templates once, then let each recipient fill their own copy.
Mistake #3: Sharing sensitive files with default permissions
❌ Fout: Sending an edit link to multiple people who only need to read the file.
✅ Rechts: Choose view-only access, add a password, and turn on two-factor authentication.
Probleemoplossing voor DocHub
Problem: My edits did not save
Oorzaak: The browser tab lost its connection mid-edit.
Repareren: Refresh the page. DocHub saves automatically, so recent work is usually already stored.
Problem: The file will not upload
Oorzaak: The format is unsupported, or the scan is very large.
Repareren: Convert DOCX, PPTX, XLS, or TXT files first, then upload the smaller version.
Problem: A recipient cannot open the shared doc
Oorzaak: Permissions are too tight, or they are logged into a different account.
Repareren: Reissue the link, check the access level, and confirm their email address.
📌 Opmerking: Still stuck? Open the DocHub help centre and scan the articles in this section.
Each page asks whether you found the article helpful.
Need more DocHub help? Use the Submit Ticket button.
Wat is DocHub?
DocHub is an online PDF editor and e-signature tool for editing, signing, and sharing documents.
Think of it as a browser tab that replaces your printer, scanner, and signing app.
Bekijk dit korte overzicht:
Het omvat de volgende belangrijke kenmerken:
- DocHub-AI: Ask questions about a long PDF and get answers in seconds
- Documentmaker: Build a document from scratch or from reusable templates
- PDF-formulieren: Turn static PDFs into fillable forms people can complete online
- PDF-editor: Edit text, images, and shapes without printing or scanning
- Pagina's beheren: Rotate, reorder, merge, or split pages from one thumbnail view
- eSign: Sign documents yourself or collect signatures from multiple people
- Labels: Group documents by client, project, or status
- Document zoeken: Find any file by name, label, or the words inside it
- Beveiliging: Lock files with passwords, access control, and two-factor authentication
Built for Google Workspace users, kleine bedrijven, students, and teachers around the world.
For a full review of its capabilities and effectiveness, see our DocHub-recensie.
DocHub-prijzen
Dit zijn de kosten van DocHub in 2026:
| Plan | Prijs | Het beste voor |
|---|---|---|
| Vrij | $0 | Basic pdf editing and a few signed docs each month |
| Basis | $8 per maand | Freelancers who sign documents weekly |
| Pro | $12/maand | Small businesses that need templates and forms |
| Sitelicentie | Aangepast | Scholen and organizations with many users |
Gratis proefperiode: Yes — DocHub offers a 30-day free trial of the Pro plan.
Geld-terug-garantie: Not advertised, though you can downgrade to the free version anytime.
💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: Pro — you pay a little more and get templates, forms, and full security.
DocHub versus alternatieven
Hoe verhoudt DocHub zich tot de concurrentie? Dit is het concurrentielandschap:
| Hulpmiddel | Het beste voor | Prijs | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| DocHub | Browser-based editing and signing | $12/maand | ⭐ 3.9 |
| PDF-expert | Mac en iPad gebruikers | $6,67/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Foxit | Teams needing desktop power | $14,99/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| pdfFiller | Heavy form workflows | $8/maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
| Tenorshare | PDF repair and conversion | $9,95/maand | ⭐ 4.0 |
| PDF-element | All-round desktop editing | $9,99/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Nitro PDF | Enterprise document teams | $17,99/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| UPDF | Budget cross-platform use | $4,17/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
Snelle keuzes:
- Beste overall: DocHub — editing, signing, and sharing in one browser tab.
- Beste budget: UPDF — the lowest yearly price of the group.
- Het meest geschikt voor beginners: DocHub — the free version covers most basic jobs.
- Best for desktop editing: PDFelement — heavier tools when you work offline.
🎯 Alternatieven voor DocHub
Op zoek naar alternatieven voor DocHub? Dit zijn de beste opties:
- 🚀 PDF-expert: A fast native editor for Apple apparaten, though it has no free browser version.
- 💼 Foxit: A full desktop suite with deep editing and redaction, priced well above DocHub.
- 📊 pdfFiller: A close competitor with a large template library and strong form filling tools.
- 🔧 Tenorshare: Best known for file repair and conversion utilities rather than daily document sharing.
- 🌟 PDF-element: A polished desktop editor with OCR, batch tools, and a one-time purchase option.
- 🏢 Nitro PDF: Enterprise-grade editing with analytics and admin controls, at an enterprise price.
- 💰 UPDF: Cheap, covers Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, and includes AI summarising.
Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze Alternatieven voor DocHub gids.
⚔️ DocHub vergeleken
Hieronder een vergelijking van DocHub met de concurrenten:
- DocHub versus PDF Expert: PDF Expert wins on desktop speed. DocHub wins on sharing, forms, and browser access.
- DocHub versus Foxit: Foxit offers more advanced editing. DocHub is cheaper and easier for quick signing.
- DocHub versus pdfFiller: pdfFiller has more stock forms. DocHub feels lighter and integrates better with Gmail.
- DocHub versus Tenorshare: Tenorshare fixes broken files. DocHub handles the everyday editing signing routine better.
- DocHub versus PDFelement: PDFelement has stronger OCR. DocHub is the smoother choice for shared, cloud-based work.
- DocHub versus Nitro PDF: Nitro suits large rollouts. DocHub suits small businesses that want quality without the cost.
- DocHub versus UPDF: UPDF costs less per year. DocHub is stronger on templates, permissions, and audit trails.
Begin nu met het gebruik van DocHub.
Je hebt geleerd hoe je alle belangrijke DocHub-functies kunt gebruiken:
- ✅ DocHub AI
- ✅ Document Creator
- ✅ PDF-formulieren
- ✅ PDF-editor
- ✅ Pagina's beheren
- ✅ eSign
- ✅ Labels
- ✅ Document zoeken
- ✅ Beveiliging
Volgende stap: Kies één functie en probeer die nu uit.
Most people start with the PDF Editor.
It takes less than 5 minutes, and the first edit is a breeze.
Veelgestelde vragen
Kan ik DocHub gratis gebruiken?
DocHub is free for basic pdf editing, annotation, and a few signed documents monthly. The Pro plan adds reusable templates, forms, and advanced security.
Is DocHub veilig om te gebruiken?
Yes. DocHub uses password protection, access control, two-factor authentication, encrypted storage, and a detailed audit trail. It also meets industry certification standards.
Zijn DocuSign en DocHub hetzelfde?
No. DocuSign focuses mainly on eSignature workflows. DocHub combines a pdf editor, annotation tools, forms, and legally binding eSignatures more cheaply.
Kan ik een PDF-bestand bewerken in DocHub?
Yes. Open the file, then add text, images, shapes, or freehand drawings from the toolbar. Changes save automatically, and no download or install is needed.
Hoe verstuur ik een document via DocHub?
Open the doc, click Share, then send it by email, fax, or personal DocHub URL. You can set view, comment, or edit permissions per person.
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