PDF Tools

The PDF is one of the great digital innovations: an easily shareable file that can be opened easily on any computer. But creating, editing and converting files into PDF isn’t always so simple. Our unbiased reviews of the best PDF software tools will have you creating, combining and editing documents in no time at all.

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PDF Software Buying Guides

The Best Document Scanners

We include a number of highly-rated scanners that may also suit you. Read on to discover which is best.
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The Best PDF Editor Software

In this roundup review, we compare the major apps that are able to edit PDFs, and help you choose the one that best meets your needs.
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PDF Software Reviews

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 Review

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX1500 is widely considered to be the best document scanner available for home offices.
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PDFelement Review

Are PDF files a major part of your life? Then PDFelement is for you. It's easy to use, fully featured, and very affordable. I recommend it.
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ABBYY FineReader Review

Do you want to accurately convert a paper book into an ebook? Or turn paper documents into searchable documents? Then FineReader is for you.
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Able2Extract Review

PDF documents are common but difficult to edit. Able2Extract solves this problem by converting PDFs to common file formats.
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PDF Expert Review

Do you value speed and ease-of-use over advanced features when it comes to editing PDF files? Then PDF Expert is right for you!
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Adobe Acrobat Pro Review

If you are a professional looking for the most comprehensive PDF toolkit, then Adobe Acrobat DC Pro is the best tool for you.
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PDFpen Review

If PDFs are a big part of your life, you need PDFpen. It includes most of the features of its competitors, but at a more affordable price.
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PDF Software Tips & Guides

6 Adobe Acrobat Alternatives for Home Offices

Acrobat Pro costs close to $200 each year. That cost may be justified if it's making you money, but for the casual user, it’s too expensive.
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7 Mac Alternatives to Nitro PDF

Nitro PDF is an incredibly popular PDF editor for Windows, but unfortunately it’s not available for the Mac.
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