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About PDF Architect
PDF Architect is a PDF viewer and editor that creates, views and edits PDF files. Its Create module converts any printable file format to PDF, and further modules add editing, conversion, security and e-signing features.
It comes in a free version and three plans that build on each other: Viewer, Professional and Business. It is made by pdfforge, the developer of PDFCreator, and suits Windows users who want to start with basic features and pay only for the modules they need.
Strengths
- Free version to start with
- Modular plans so you pay only for what you need
- Converts any printable file to PDF
- Includes e-signing in higher plans
Limitations
- Windows only
- Many editing features require a paid plan
Details
- Pricing
- FreemiumFree version available, with paid Viewer, Professional and Business plans.
- License
- Proprietary (Proprietary)
- Developer
- pdfforge
- Platforms
- Windows
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Windows users who want a PDF editor with a free entry level
- Categories
- PDF tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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