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Adobe Acrobat ReaderPDF-XChange Editor
Freemium

Free to use; editing and conversion require a paid Adobe Acrobat subscription.

 Freemium

Most features are free. Some tools add a watermark unless you buy a licence.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS Windows
  • Faithful rendering of complex PDFs and forms
  • Form filling, signing and annotation included free
  • Most features work in the free version rather than being blocked
  • Fast rendering and a genuinely capable annotation toolset
  • Frequent prompts to upgrade to paid Acrobat
  • Large install compared with lightweight readers
  • Paid-only features watermark output rather than being hidden
  • Windows only, closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: Proprietary License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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