The PDF format is the most popular and convenient for saving documents before printing or just reading them. It is unrealistic to list all its advantages, but there are also disadvantages. For example, it cannot be opened or edited by any standard tools in the Windows operating system. However, there are programs that allow you to modify files of this format, and we will consider them in this article.
The first software on our list will be software from the well-known Adobe company, which has several interesting functions. It is intended solely for viewing and minor editing of PDF files. There is an opportunity to add a note or highlight part of the text in a certain color. Acrobat Reader is distributed for a fee, but the trial version is available for download for free on the official website.
Foxit Reader
The next speaker will be a program from the development giants. The functionality of Foxit Reader includes opening PDF documents, installing stamps. In addition, it works with scanned documents, displays information about what was written and performs many more useful actions. The main advantage of this software is that it is distributed completely free of charge without any restrictions on functionality. However, there are also disadvantages, for example, text recognition is not supported, as in the previous representative.
PDF-Xchange Viewer
This software is very similar to the previous one, both in functionality and externally. It also has a lot of additional features in its arsenal, including text recognition, which is not available in Foxit Reader. Opening, changing and converting documents into the required format is available. PDF-Xchange Viewer is completely free and can be downloaded from the official website of the developers.
Infix PDF Editor
The next representative on this list will be a not very well-known program from a young company. It is not clear what is the reason for such a low popularity of this software, because it contains everything that is present in previous software solutions, and even a little more. For example, a translation function has been added here, which is generally not available in Foxit Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Infix PDF Editor is equipped with other useful tools that you may need when editing PDF, but there is a big "but". The program is paid, although it has a demo version with minor restrictions in the form of overlaying a watermark.
Nitro PDF Professional
This program is something in between Infix PDF Editor and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC both in popularity and functionality. It also contains everything you need to edit PDF files. It is distributed for a fee, but a trial version is available. In demo mode, no watermarks or stamps are applied to the edited text, and all tools are open. However, it will be free for only a few days, after which you will have to buy it for further use. This software has the ability to send documents by mail, compare changes, optimize PDF and much more.
PDF Editor
This software is colossally different in interface from all the previous ones on this list. It is made extremely inconvenient, it seems overloaded and difficult to understand. But if you understand the program, you will be pleasantly surprised by its extensive functionality. It is equipped with several pleasant bonuses, which are extremely useful in certain situations. For example, security installation with advanced options. Yes, the security of a PDF file is not its key property, however, compared to the protection provided in previous software, there are simply amazing settings in this direction. PDF Editor is licensed, but you can try it for free with few restrictions.
VeryPDF PDF Editor
VeryPDF PDF Editor does not stand out too much from the background of previous representatives. It has everything you need for this type of program, but it's worth paying attention to a special detail. As you know, one of the disadvantages of PDF is their heavy weight, especially with the increased image quality in it. However, with the help of this program, you can forget about it. There are two functions here that will help you reduce the size of your documents. The first does this by removing unnecessary elements, and the second - by compressing. The disadvantage of the program is, again, that in the demo version a watermark is applied to all edited documents.
Foxit Advanced PDF Editor
Another representative from Foxit. There is a basic set of functions typical for this kind of programs. Of the advantages, I would like to note the user-friendly interface and the Russian language. Not a bad and purposeful tool that provides users with everything they need to edit PDF files.
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Adobe Acrobat contains all the best qualities of the programs on this list. The biggest drawback is the very stripped-down trial version. The program has a very pleasant and user-friendly interface that adapts individually to the user. In addition, there is a convenient panel for viewing all the tools, it is available on a specific tab. There is a huge variety of possibilities in the program, most of them, as mentioned earlier, are opened only after purchase.
Here is the entire list of programs that will allow you to edit PDF documents as you please. Most of them have a demo version with a trial period of several days or with limited functionality. We recommend that you carefully analyze each representative, identify all the necessary tools for yourself, and then proceed to the purchase.