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PDF ExpertLightPDF
Freemium

Reading and basic annotation are free. Editing features require a paid plan.

 Freemium

Free online tools, with a paid Pro plan for full editing and AI features.

macOS, iOS Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
  • Genuine text and image editing inside the PDF, not just annotation
  • Very fast on large documents, with a polished Apple-native interface
  • Available on web, desktop and mobile
  • Editing, conversion, OCR and signing in one tool
  • macOS and iOS only
  • Editing, OCR and conversion require a paid subscription or licence
  • Full features require a Pro subscription
  • Online tools send documents to the vendor's servers
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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