5 free programs for c PDF

Most users will be enough free features. Those who do not like the restrictions can pay.

For convenience, we distinguish four types of programs: viewers (for reading and annotating), editors (for editing text and other content), managers (for splitting, compression, and other manipulation of files) and converters (for converting PDF to other formats).

Most applications can be attributed to several types.

1. Sejda PDF

• Type of: Viewer, editor, converter, manager.
• platform: Windows, macOS, Linux.

Very intuitive and easy to use program with an impressive number of functions. Running Sejda PDF, you will immediately see all the tools, grouped by category. Choose the right, drag the window to the desired file and proceed to manipulation. Most Action c PDF In this application, you can perform a few seconds, even if you use it for the first time.

What can you do in Sejda PDF:

• annotate and highlight text;
• edit text, add images and forms;
• Convert PDF to Excel formats, JPG (and vice versa), Word (and vice versa);
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• merge and split files by pages, compress their size;
• protect documents with password;
• add watermarks;
• discoloring documents;
• crop area pages;
• sign documents.

The free version of the program restrictions. For example, the files must not have more than 200 pages and more than 50 MB. In addition, you can not perform operations more than three documents during the day. The cost of the full version Sejda PDF is 5.25 dollars a month.

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2. PDFsam

• Type of: Manager, converter, editor.
• platform: Windows, macOS, Linux.

PDFsam can boast polished to perfection, user-friendly interface. In addition, the program does not allow to convert PDF and edit the contents of the documents free of charge. But it has a number of useful management functions available to all without charge and any restrictions.

What can you do in PDFsam:

• combine PDF in several modes (in parts or glue mix Paged);
• PDF split between pages, bookmarks (in a place with specified words) and the size of individual documents;
• turn the page (if some of them were scanned feet up);
• removing from said page number;
• convert Excel formats, Word, PowerPoint to PDF;
• Convert PDF to Excel format, Word and PowerPoint ($ 10);
• edit text files, and other content ($ 30).

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3. PDF-XChange Editor

• Type of: Viewer, manager, converter, editor.
• platform: Windows.

Very functional program with the classic interface in the style of Microsoft Office applications. PDF-XChange Editor is not too friendly to newcomers. To use all the features of the program, you need to spend some time. Fortunately, all the internal description and tips translated into Russian.

What can I do in PDF-XChange Editor:

• annotate and highlight text;
• edit text and other content;
• recognize text using OCR;
• extract pages of the document;
• encrypt documents (charge);
• Convert PDF to Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and vice versa (charge);
• compress files (extra charge);
• sort the pages in any order (charge).

This is not all the features that you can find in the PDF-XChange Editor. The program is available in several versions with different numbers of features. The cost of paid versions starts at 43.5 dollars.

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4. Adobe Acrobat Reader

• Type of: Viewer, manager, converter, editor.
• platform: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.

The popular universal program for working with PDF from the company Adobe. Free version is a very handy document viewer, other functions are available for subscription at the price of 149 rubles per month.

What can you do in Adobe Acrobat Reader:

• view documents, highlight and annotate text search for words and phrases;
• sign documents (charge);
• edit text and other content (charge);
• combine documents into a single file (fee);
• compress files (extra charge);
• Convert PDF to Word, Excel and PowerPoint (charge);
• convert image formats JPG, JPEG, TIF, and BMP to PDF (charge).

All these and other features available in the desktop version Adobe Acrobat Reader. Mobile version of the program only allows you to view and annotate documents, and - after subscription - to convert them into different formats.

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Adobe Acrobat Reader

Developer: Adobe Inc.

Price: Free

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Adobe Acrobat Reader

Developer: Adobe

Price: Free

5. foxit Reader

• Type of: Viewer, converter.
• platform: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.

Quick and easy to use PDF-reader with different modes of viewing. Ideal for users who need a simple tool to read the documents without excessive additional functions. The program is available on all major platforms.

What can you do in Foxit Reader:

• browse, select and comment on the text, look up words and phrases;
• fill out forms and sign documents.

Some minor features of the program are only available to users Windows. Detailed comparisons can be viewed at website Foxit.

In addition, the mobile version of Foxit Reader has a PDF conversion feature in Microsoft Office formats. But they are available as a paid subscription at a symbolic price of 11 rubles per year.

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Foxit PDF Reader & Editor

Developer: foxit Corporation

Price: Free

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Foxit PDF Reader Mobile - Edit and Convert

Developer: Foxit Software Inc.

Price: Free

All of these programs are good because they allow you to work with documents without being connected to the Internet. But if you do not mind to view, convert and edit PDF-files only online, offers these free Web services.

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