Suggestions on a basic desktop PDF editor?

Lrevolutio on 28/04/2016 - 19:26

I occasionally edit PDFs: things like splitting, merging, and rotating but not much else. There are some online services that will do this for free, but they are a little cumbersome if you're doing lots of files. Do you have any suggestions for some desktop alternatives? Obviously there's Adboe, Nitro and Foxit, and while I'm happy to pay if necessary, I figured it might be smarter to ask for free/cheaper alternatives that just cover the basics but have a good user interface.

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  • olderuser on 28/04/2016 - 19:51

    Tip - if you are after quality software that is free on the internet - add the words 'open source' to your query.

    I just found this:pdfforge after searching 'pdf tool open source' via google.

    TBH I have never used it, but it may be what you are after!

    • revolutio on 28/04/2016 - 20:02

      My Google searches didn't turn up much more than up pointless click-bait lists. I didn't consider open source though. I tried the link you posted and got a malware warning during the installation (probably a false positive, but I can't take any risks on this machine). :(

  • PVA on 28/04/2016 - 19:54
    +1

    i didnt think foxit was free to edit.

    Do you have word, I edit PDFs with it. (v2013-2016)

    • inherentchoice on 29/04/2016 - 09:49
      +1

      The free version of Foxit does have basic editing features like adding text boxes and comments, highlighting and filling out forms.

      However if you want to split or merge PDFs I think you need the paid version.

      • PVA on 29/04/2016 - 10:47

        Thanks.

  • Jaff on 28/04/2016 - 21:24

    infix pdf editor

  • Baysew on 29/04/2016 - 01:53

    I can recommend PDFill

    Which can

    PDFill PDF Tools are FREE PDF functions to merge, split, reorder, delete, encrypt, decrypt, rotate, crop and reformat PDF pages, to add information, header, footer and watermark, to convert images to PDF, PDF to images or PostScript to PDF, to delete, flatten and list form fields, to scan to pdf, to create transparent image, and more.

    No watermarks! No pop-up ads! FREE for personal or commercial use! FREE distribution!

    I use it to merge, split reorder and rotate, but not much else.

  • scotty on 29/04/2016 - 10:16

    LibreOffice Draw can import PDF files and has good vector graphics features.

  • Noblejoker on 29/04/2016 - 15:14

    PDF Xchange Editor has a free version that does a lot/all that your require
    It operates as your daily driver for viewing and printing to PDF and is much faster than Adobe
    Also has some advanced features like click to edit
    A few of the features that the Pro version offers you can access but it then puts the watermark
    If you want the pro features it is pretty inexpensive - $40 odd for 1 year or $60 odd for 3 years of updates
    Totally free so worth a try

  • revolutio on 01/05/2016 - 02:35

    I ended up finding a coupon for Nitro PDF 10 and picked it up for $169.99. Seems pretty decent so far. Thanks for the suggestions!

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