A short PDF editor buying guide

Before paying for a PDF editor, answer a few questions. They will tell you whether to buy, and what to buy.

Ask yourself

  1. What are my three most common PDF tasks?
  2. Do my documents contain sensitive data?
  3. Do I need offline, installed software or is a browser fine?
  4. Do I need certificate-based digital signatures?

Match to a tool

If your tasks are everyday and privacy matters, a free client-side tool wins. If you need specialist professional features, price the paid options against how often you will use them.

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