PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange Editor is a comprehensive PDF software solution designed for creating, viewing, editing, annotating, and digitally signing PDF files.
Our verdict
Who it's for
The smallest, fastest, most feature-rich PDF viewer and editor available.
Who should look elsewhere
Advanced features like enhanced OCR and form editing require the 'Plus' version
Pros
- +Perpetual license model, avoiding subscription fees
- +Free support for all users, including free versions
- +Feature-rich with regular updates and improvements
- +Offers a free version with 70% of features unrestricted
- +Smallest and fastest PDF viewer/editor available
Cons
- −Advanced features like enhanced OCR and form editing require the 'Plus' version
- −PDF-XChange Printer Lite is free only for non-commercial use
Key features
- ✓Create PDF files conforming to ISO standards
- ✓View, edit, and annotate PDF documents
- ✓Basic and Enhanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
- ✓Digitally sign PDF files
- ✓Compare documents (Editor Plus)
- ✓Identify forms (Editor Plus)
- ✓Create and edit fillable forms (Editor Plus)
- ✓Create and edit dynamic stamps (Editor Plus)
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perpetual License | — | month | No subscription fees; 100% free support; Create stunning documents that conform to international ISO standards for PDF files |