List of PDF software
The list of PDF software includes programs for viewing, editing and converting PDF files, as well as other software that supports PDF.
PDF viewer
| software | License | operating system | Remarks | Homepage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | Proprietary software , freeware | various | PDF pioneer | Adobe Germany |
| Ashampoo PDF Free | Freeware | Windows | Can open, view, create PDF files. Move, edit, or delete pages in the document. Offers help with filling out forms, including interactive forms. | Ashampoo Germany |
| Ashampoo PDF Pro | Proprietary software , freeware | Windows | Create, edit, arrange pages or insert new PDF files. Edit, comment, delete or format texts. Output also in Word or Excel for further processing. Parallel scrolling through two PDF pages thanks to the comparison function. | Ashampoo Germany |
| Amazon Kindle for Android | Proprietary software , freeware | Android | Supports other formats from the e-book area, PDF support is programmed by Foxit | German: amazon.de/kindleforandroid |
| Bluebeam Revu | Proprietary software , freeware | various | PDF CAD pioneer | bluebeam.com |
| Broadgun pdfMachine | Proprietary software | Windows | Can underline, mark, etc. in PDF files, move, insert, delete and save pages and send them by e-mail, PDF converter and editor for integration in third-party software | pdfmachine.de |
| Cool PDF reader | Freeware ( adware ) for private use | Windows | Very small PDF viewer. Converts PDF to TXT, BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG, WMF, EMF, EPS. | pdf2exe.com |
| DocBridge View | Proprietary software | Windows | Multi-format viewer for PDF, AFP, TIFF and other formats | compart.com |
| Evince | GPL | various | Default viewer for gnomes | projects.gnome.org |
| Foxit Reader | Proprietary software , freeware | Windows, iOS, Android, Linux | Can make and save underlining, marking, etc. in PDF files, can insert text anywhere, suitable for filling out PDF forms (without interactive form elements), portable version also available. Can also create PDF files | foxitsoftware.com |
| Ghostview | GPL , AFPL | various | Graphical user interfaces for the universal Ghostscript | gnu.org |
| Google Chrome | BSD | various | Web browser with integrated PDF viewer | google.com |
| Google Drive for Android | proprietary , freeware | Android | Is not primarily a PDF viewer | In the Play Store |
| Grooper | Proprietary software | various | Can OCR image-based PDFs, automatically integrate electronic data from electronic / non-image-based PDFs, or normalize data from or into PDF format. Can also automatically classify PDF files | grooper.com |
| KPDF | GPL | Linux | Up to version 3.5 standard in the Linux KDE desktop environment, from KDE 4 replaced by Okular . | kpdf.kde.org |
| Lucide | Freeware , CDDL / LGPL | eComStation | Free PDF reader for eComStation | svn.netlabs.org |
| Mozilla Firefox | GPL | various | Web browser with integrated PDF viewer | www.mozilla.org |
| MuPDF | AGPLv3 | various | Suite consisting of a slim viewer and some tools with a library, which is also used by Sumatra PDF (see below). | mupdf.com |
| Nitro PDF Reader | proprietary , freeware | Windows | Free PDF reader that can view and create PDF files. | nitroreader.com |
| eyepiece | GPL | various | From version 4 standard in the Linux KDE desktop environment, replaced KPDF | okular.kde.org |
| PDF24 Creator | Freeware | Windows | PDF converter (printer driver), split, merge, password protection and signature of PDF documents. | de.pdf24.org |
| PDF Assistant PRO | commercially | Windows | Various markups, drawing with a pencil, drawing figures, copy text to buffer, input text to the document, allows to open the password-protected files, thumbnails, undo / repeat function
mobile version |
PDF Assistant PRO |
| PDF Studio Viewer | Freeware | Windows, macOS, Linux | View PDF in high resolution
Annotate & markup PDFs Filling out & saving forms Rendering / Flattening of Digital Signatures & Layers Advanced user interface Advanced print & search options |
https://www.qoppa.com/pdfstudioviewer/ |
| PDFmdx | commercially | Windows | Automate PDF documents based on their content and conditions, documents can be recognized, shared and metadata read out. The documents can also be reassembled according to criteria, stationery can be stored, printed and sent by e-mail based on content. | PDFmdx |
| 3-Heights ™ PDF Web Viewer | commercially | Browser | Responsive and touch-enabled PDF Web Viewer in JavaScript for all common browsers. Various navigation and display options including the possibility of adding annotations. | pdf-tools.com |
| PDF-XChange Viewer | proprietary , freeware | Windows | As freeware: insert notes, underline text, rotate pages, recognize text with OCR, measure (lengths, circumferences and areas); Edit metadata and bookmarks and save them all. As Pro version: insert, delete, crop, embed annotations, sign, etc. Also portable version available | tracker-software.com |
| qpdfview | GNU GPL v2 | Linux, eComStation | launchpad.net/qpdfview | |
| Skim | BSD | Mac OS X | Can make and save underlining, marking, etc. Other functions with a focus on viewing scientific documents such as B. LaTeX , SyncTeX, PDFSync and BibDesk. Uses a proprietary Mac OS X library to view PDFs, so only the GUI is under a free license. | sourceforge.net |
| Soda PDF | commercially | Windows | View, edit, create and convert PDF files | sodapdf.de |
| soft Xpansion Perfect PDF Reader | Freeware | Windows | Fill out forms, comment, digitally sign, save everything or send it by email; Export pages of a PDF file as an image (JPEG, TIFF, GIF, PNG, BMP) in various resolutions or as a metafile | soft-xpansion.de |
| STDU Viewer | proprietary , freeware | Windows | Viewer for PDF, DjVu, comic book archives (CBR or CBZ), XPS, TCR, multi-page TIFF, TXT, EMF, WMF, BMP, GIF, JPG, JPEG , PNG and PSD files. | stdutility.com |
| Sumatra PDF | GPL | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7,
Vista, XP. |
Minimalist software with LaTeX support, also suitable for portable use
Viewer for PDF, eBook, XPS, DjVu, (ePub, Mobi), CHM, Comic Book Archives (CBR or CBZ), BMP, JPG, PNG files. Version: Size on disk: 3.1.2 64-bit: 4.00 KB (4.096 bytes): |
sumatrapdfreader.org |
| preview | proprietary | Mac OS X | Standard viewer integrated in Mac OS X, from version 10.5 also marking functions etc. | apple.com |
| VPDF | GPL | MorphOS, AROS, OS4 | Uses the Magic User Interface . | generationamiga.com |
| Xournal | GPL | Windows, Linux | Note software, can make underlining, marking, etc. in PDF files | xournal.sourceforge.net |
| Xpdf | GPL | Linux, Unix | Besides the viewer it also contains some utilities. | www.xpdfreader.com |
Programs for editing PDF files
| Name of the software (company) | License | operating system | Remarks | Homepage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-PDF | proprietary freeware | Windows | Split, Merge, Protected PDFs, Convert PDFs to Editable Formats. | 7-pdf.de |
| ABBYY FineReader | proprietary | Windows | Convert PDFs to editable formats (doc, docx, xls, xlsx, rtf, txt, html); merge several MS Office files in different formats into one PDF; Editing of metadata etc. | abbyy.de |
| Adobe Acrobat | proprietary | Windows, Mac OS X | PDF pioneer, multilingual user interface available | adobe.com |
| Bluebeam Revu | proprietary | Windows | PDF CAD pioneer | bluebeam.com |
| BeCyPDFMetaEdit | Freeware | Windows | Editing of metadata, display options, bookmarks, logical pagination, page transition effects and the encryption of PDF documents, set user password and / or owner password. | becyhome.de |
| Briss | GPL | Windows | cut with preview function | briss.sourceforge.net |
| Broadgun pdfMachine | proprietary | Windows | Can underline, mark, etc. in PDF files, move, insert, delete and save pages within the PDF and send them by email | pdfmachine.de |
| CAD-KAS PDF editor | proprietary | Windows | Edit PDF files (text, images, vectors, pages, forms, comments) | cadkaspdfeditor.de |
| Corel PDF Fusion | proprietary | Windows | Edit, create and combine PDF files | corel.com |
| DrawPlus | commercially | Windows | Edit, create and combine PDF files, no support for PDF forms. Comprehensive vector graphics program. | serif.com |
| Docudesk deskUNPDF | proprietary | Windows, Mac OS X | Includes scan to PDF function using OCR . Alternative to Acrobat. | docudesk.com |
| FlexiPDF | proprietary | Windows | View, create, combine, convert and edit PDF files (text, images, drawing objects, pages, redaction, comments). Includes OCR function (FlexiPDF Professional). | flexipdf.de |
| Foxit Reader | Freeware | Windows | Mark text in color, draw lines, measure the distance, insert text anywhere, suitable for filling out PDF forms (without interactive form elements) | foxitsoftware.com |
| Foxit PhantomPDF | proprietary | Windows | Alternative to Acrobat. Formerly called Foxit PDF Editor | foxitsoftware.com |
| gDoc Fusion | Shareware | Windows | formerly Jaws PDF Editor | globalgraphics.com |
| Kyktir | Freeware | Windows | PDF viewer | kyktir.info |
| Nitro PDF Reader | Freeware | Windows | Highlight text in color; Draw lines; Measure distance | gonitro.com |
| Nitro Productivity Suite | proprietary | Windows | Alternative to Acrobat | gonitro.com |
| Nuance PowerPDF (formerly: Nuance PDF Converter) | proprietary | Windows | Alternative to Acrobat | nuance.de |
| pdf-Office Professional | proprietary | Windows, Mac | Software for editing and creating PDF documents and forms | pdf-office.com |
| PagePlus | commercially | Windows | Edit, create and combine PDF files (text, images, vectors, shapes, pages, forms, etc.). Complete DTP tool. | serif.com |
| PixelPlanet PdfEditor | proprietary | Windows | Edit PDF files (text, images, vectors, shapes, pages, forms, redaction, comments, highlight), create and combine | pixelplanet.de |
| PDFArchitect | proprietary | Windows | Freeware can only display becomes an editor with license | pdfforge.org/ |
| PDF Blender | proprietary freeware | Windows | Merge (protected) PDF | spaceblue.com |
| PDFelement | proprietary | Windows, Mac, iOS and Android | Open, save, print PDFs; to mark; add and remove graphical elements, move, zoom and rotate; Secure PDFs with a password | PDFelement |
| PDFill FREE PDF Tools | proprietary freeware | Windows | join, extract, split, cut | pdfill.com |
| PDF Studio Standard | proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux | Create PDFs, create PDF from scanner, annotate and mark PDFs, fill out & save PDF forms, secure documents (passwords), attach / delete pages, apply watermarks, headers, footers, create bookmarks / Tables of contents, tools such as magnifying glass, pan & zoom tools, erasers, etc., support of the new PDF 2.0 standard | qoppa.com/pdfstudio/ |
| PDF Studio Pro | proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux | All features from PDF Studio Standard, plus: Interactive Form Designer, OCR (text recognition), Direct editing of text content with text wrapping, Permanent revision / editing, Comparing PDFs, Optimizing PDFs, Digitally signing PDFs, Progressive splitting & mixing of PDFs, Batch processing of multiple PDFs, precision measurement tools, checking / converting to PDF / A | qoppa.com/pdfstudio/ |
| PDF Sign & Seal | proprietary | Windows | Create, edit, view, digitally sign PDF documents on the desktop | ascertia.com |
| PDF split and merge | GPL | various | Java- based, graphical user interface ( GUI ) and command line . Split and merge PDF documents, export selected sections to new files, rotate pages, visually sort the pages in an existing document and visually assemble new documents and save the environment for future use. | pdfsam.org |
| pdftk | GPL | various | Java- based, arbitrarily combine pages or page areas of different PDFs, rotate, watermark etc. command line-based | pdflabs.com |
| PDFTK Builder | Freeware | Windows | GUI for pdftk | angusj.com |
| PDF toolbox | commercially | Windows, Linux, Mac OSX, Solaris, AIX, Unix | Developer component for editing PDF files (resources & content). Compilation of individual dossiers from any sources or automated mass processing / generation of e.g. B. Reports etc. | www.pdf-tools.com |
| PDF-XChange Editor | Freeware | Windows | Edit, write, delete text; Highlight text in color; Draw lines; Measure distance | pdf-xchange.de/ |
| jpdftweak | Affero General Public License | various | Java- based, command line interface | sourceforge.net |
| PdfCrypter | proprietary | Windows | Edit and set rights of PDF documents (encryption using a password or certificate) | pixelplanet.de |
| PdfGrabber | proprietary | Windows | Export of PDF files to other formats: Word, Excel, ASCII, DXF / CAD, PowerPoint, XML, HTML, ePUB, conversion to image | pixelplanet.de |
| PDFjam | ? | various | pdfLaTeX -based, command line interface, can also create "booklets" (arrange multiple document pages scaled on printed pages) | www2.warwick.ac.uk |
| PDF-XChange | proprietary | Windows | Comprehensive, structured package for creating, processing, optimizing and adapting PDF and raster files. Description of the viewer see above | tracker-software.com |
| Soda PDF | commercially | Windows | PDF Office all-rounder | sodapdf.de |
| Soft Xpansion Perfect PDF Premium | proprietary | Windows | Creation and editing of PDFs: conversion to PDF, change properties, edit content, comment, design, protect and sign documents, create or fill out forms, etc. | soft-xpansion.de |
| BulkPDF | Affero General Public License | Windows | Fill in PDF forms like a serial letter using data from Excel and save them separately. | bulkpdf.de |
| Sejda PDF | proprietary | various | Alternative to Acrobat. Has a web and a desktop version. | sejda.com |
| iSkysoft PDF Editor | proprietary | Windows, Mac OS X | Edit and annotate texts, images, links in PDF, convert PDFs into editable formats, create forms. | pdf.iskysoft.com |
| PDF24 tools | Freeware | various | Combine, reduce, protect, restructure, split, optimize, superimpose, sign, compare, comment, edit PDF files; Extract and paste pages; Insert watermarks and page numbers | tools.pdf24.org |
| PDFmdx | proprietary | Windows | Automate PDF documents based on their content and conditions, documents can be recognized, shared and metadata read out. The documents can also be reassembled according to criteria, stationery can be stored, printed and sent by e-mail based on content. | PDFmdx.at |
PDF converter
| Name of the software (company) | License | operating system | Remarks | Homepage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actino PDF Server | proprietary | Windows | Client-server application for the controlled creation of PDF in a network. Virtual printer, hot folder for converting PS with Jaws PDF interpreter, design of processes, automated processing and standard interfaces for integration into DMS or CMS systems. | actino.de |
| Broadgun pdfMachine | commercially | Windows | Can underline, mark, etc. in PDF files, move, insert, delete and save pages within the PDF and send them by e-mail | pdfmachine.de |
| CIB pdf brewer | Freeware | Windows | PDF printer, merging PDF files, encrypting PDF files up to 256 bit, PDF / A, stationery, bookmarks, watermarks | pdfbrewer.cib.de |
| DocBridge Mill Plus | proprietary | Windows, Linux | Scalable conversion solution for various formats including PDF, PDF / A, PDF / UA, which also supports the modification, indexing, extraction of metadata, etc. Can be used as SDK, server or workstation solution. | compart.com |
| eDocPrinter PDF Pro | commercially | Windows | Versatile, automatable PDF printer with powerful options, offers PDF / A-3 and ZUGFeRD support | edocprinter.de |
| eDocPrintPro | Freeware | Windows | This enables you to generate PDF documents from any application on any workstation. Virtual printer. Also available as a PDFA version. | PDFPrinter.at |
| FileConverterPro | commercially | Windows | The FileConverterPro is installed as a Windows service and offers functions for converting the most important document formats to PDF, PDF / A including OCR via a web service interface (SOAP or REST). | FileConverterPro.de |
| FlexiPDF | proprietary | Windows | View, create, combine, convert and edit PDF files. | flexipdf.de |
| FreePDF | Freeware / AFPL | Windows | PDF printer, merge PDF files, encrypt PDF files. The Redmon included is licensed under AFPL. | freepdfxp.de |
| FO.NET | Apache license | Windows C # | XSL-FO to PDF converter. | fonet.codeplex.com |
| mediawiki2latex | GPL | Linux, Windows, online | MediaWiki markup / HTML to PDF converter. | Online converter |
| PDF24 Creator | Freeware / proprietary | Windows | Printer driver, editor for splitting, merging, password protection and signature of PDF documents. | tools.pdf24.org |
| PDF chain | GPL | Linux | Merge, split, insert background and inserts, manage access rights, FDF (forms) | sourceforge.net |
| PDFCreator | GNU Affero General Public License | Windows | Printer driver, summarizing of documents, password protection and signature of PDF documents | pdfforge.org |
| pdfFactory | proprietary | Windows, in the Server Edition also Citrix | Printer driver, summarizing of documents, password protection and signature of PDF documents | fineprint.com |
| PDF front | Freeware / proprietary | Linux, Windows | Extends common PDF printer drivers (such as Ghostscript) with a "Save As" dialog. The functionality can be expanded with plugins. | pdf-front.com |
| PixelPlanet PdfPrinter | proprietary | Windows | Printer driver, password protection and signature for PDF documents, watermarks and stamps for PDF documents, PDF / A and PDF / X | pixelplanet.de |
| se-rm PlotManager PDF | proprietary | Windows | Convert, print, display, merge and split documents, password protection and signature of PDF documents | plotmanager.de |
| Soda PDF | commercially | Windows | PDF Office all-rounder- viewing, editing, creating and converting | sodapdf.de |
| Soft Xpansion Perfect PDF Converter | proprietary | Windows | PDF creation from Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird, the most important Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Outlook and the OpenOffice applications | soft-xpansion.de |
Other software that supports PDF
| software | License | operating system | Remarks | Homepage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CorelDRAW | proprietary | Windows | Graphics suite with PDF import and export | corel.de |
| Inkscape | GPL | various | Graphics suite with PDF import and export | inkscape.org/ |
| WordPerfect | proprietary | Windows | Office package with PDF import and export | corel.de |
| LibreOffice | LGPLv3 | various | Free Office package with PDF export and PDF import (in Draw) | de.libreoffice.org |
| Microsoft Office | proprietary | Windows, Mac | Office package with PDF import and export | office.microsoft.com |
| SoftMaker Office | proprietary | Windows, Linux | Office package with PDF export | softmaker.de |
| OpenOffice.org | Apache license | various | Free Office package with PDF export and PDF import in Draw (expansion required) | de.openoffice.org |
| Scribus | LGPLv3 | various | Free desktop publishing program with PDF export, also PDF / X-3 and PDF 1.5 with layers | scribus.net |