It really depends on your specific needs and the frequency with which you need to edit PDFs.
If you only need to make minor edits to a PDF, such as add text, fill out a form, annotate, highlight, or use basic printing there are many free PDF readers (desktop applications or even online readers) available that can get the job done. Examples include Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, PDF Studio Viewer, Sumatra PDF Reader.
However, if you need more advanced features, you may need to consider paying for a PDF editor. Paid PDF editors offer more features than free tools, such as the ability to edit the content of the PDF, convert PDFs to other file formats, add digital signatures, redact sensitive information, and edit the document’s metadata. Additionally, paid PDF editors usually have better customer support and security features, which can be important if you work with confidential documents.
One of the most popular paid PDF editor’s is Adobe Acrobat Pro. It is a comprehensive PDF editing application that offers advanced features such as the ability to edit content, assemble documents, create and edit forms, redact sensitive information, digitally sign, and optimize PDF files for web publishing. Adobe Acrobat Pro is a good option for larger businesses or organizations that have a larger budget for software.
For organizations that are budget conscious including small to medium size companies, PDF Studio may be a good alternative. PDF Studio offers the same advanced features as Adobe Acrobat (including redaction, optimization, digital signature and OCR). It even includes additional features to compare documents through overlay or by displaying them side by side. PDF Studio is a more affordable alternative that offers a perpetual license model.
There are many options available for PDF software and the decision of purchasing or not comes down to users’ specific needs. If users only need to edit PDFs infrequently and don’t require advanced features, a free tool may suffice. However, if users regularly work with PDF documents or require advanced editing capabilities, it may be worth investing in a paid PDF tools such as Adobe Acrobat, PDF Studio, or other great professional-grade PDF editors such as Foxit PDF Editor Pro or Kofax Power PDF Advanced.
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