PDF Complete has more than just a low price going for it. Scroll to the bottom of this article for links to all of our PDF editor reviews. Updated 8/20/21 to include our review of PDF Candy, a surprisingly feature-rich free PDF editor that employs an unusual design consisting of 44 web-based tools as distinct apps accessible from a central window.
See below for why we choose our top picks, and scroll to the bottom to see all of our PDF reviews. We looked at several top PDF editors to see what they offer and how they stack up against each other. That has given rise to a wealth of alternatives with varying features and costs.
Historically, Adobe Acrobat has been the best option, but it has also been the most expensive, often putting it out of reach of individuals and small businesses. But inevitably, particularly in a business setting, you’ll need to edit a PDF file and that usually requires upgrading to a premium PDF editor. Much of the time you can get by with a free PDF reader to review and comment on these files. Though it’s nearly 25 years old, the PDF may be more useful than ever in our increasingly multi-device, cross-platform world.
