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PDF Expert

PDF Expert

4.4(26 ratings)

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  • Last seen at $79.99 at Dealify.com on Nov 11.

    • Our take on the PDF Expert

    PDF Expert is a PDF editor for Mac from Readdle. It covers reading, annotating, form filling, text and image editing, page management, and signing in one app, with a fast native interface that feels like part of macOS. Reviewers at PCWorld and TechRadar rate it highly and call it a strong alternative to Adobe Acrobat for everyday editing. It suits Mac users who edit and sign PDFs regularly and want something lighter and simpler than Acrobat Pro, though heavy prepress or Windows users will need other tools.

    Best forMac users who edit and annotate PDFs dailySigning and filling forms on a MacSmall teams that want a simpler Acrobat alternative
    Pros
    • Fast, native Mac interface
    • Editing of text, images, links and pages in one app
    • Solid annotation and form-filling tools
    • Electronic signatures built in
    • Well reviewed by PCWorld, TechRadar and Macworld
    Cons
    • Mac only; no Windows or Android version
    • Not as deep as Acrobat Pro for prepress and advanced PDF workflows
    • Advanced editing and OCR features sit behind the paid tier

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    What reviewers say

    • 4.4 / 526 ratings

    Reviewers and owners rate PDF Expert highly for its speed and clean Mac design, and press reviews from PCWorld and TechRadar are positive. Most criticism centers on it being Mac-only and less capable than Acrobat for complex PDF work.

    What people mention
    • SpeedPraisedReviewers say it opens and edits large PDFs quickly on a Mac.
    • InterfacePraisedOwners like the clean layout that matches macOS conventions.
    • Editing toolsPraisedText, image and page editing are described as easy for everyday documents.
    • PlatformCriticisedReviewers note there is no Windows or Android version.
    • Advanced featuresMixedSome say it lacks the deep prepress and OCR tools found in Acrobat Pro.

    About the PDF Expert

    PDF Expert is a PDF reader and editor for macOS. It is built with technology from Apple and has an interface designed to be intuitive and Mac-like.

    It can be used to annotate notes, prepare lecture materials, review plans and organize documents, as well as for everyday PDF reading.

    OCR recognizes the text in scanned documents. An AI-powered Enhance feature improves the look of old PDFs.

    Platform
    macOS
    Type
    PDF reader and editor
    Features
    PDF editing, annotation, OCR for scanned documents, AI-powered Enhance

    Questions and answers

    Is PDF Expert a good alternative to Adobe Acrobat?
    For everyday editing, annotating and signing on a Mac, yes. Reviewers say it is faster and simpler than Acrobat, but Acrobat Pro still goes deeper for prepress and complex workflows.
    Does PDF Expert work on Windows?
    No. PDF Expert is built for Mac, with a separate iPhone and iPad app. Windows users need another editor.
    Can PDF Expert edit text inside a PDF?
    Yes. It can change text, images, links and pages in a PDF, not just annotate it.
    Does PDF Expert include OCR?
    OCR and some advanced conversion tools are part of the paid tier rather than the free version.
    Can I sign documents with PDF Expert?
    Yes. It supports electronic signatures, so you can sign and fill forms without printing.
    Where is the PDF Expert cheapest?
    At Dealify.com, for $79.99, as of our latest check.
    What do buyers say about the PDF Expert?
    Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings.