PDF Agile is a PDF reader and editor for Windows, macOS, and the web. It can edit PDFs, including scanned documents, without the original source files, and convert PDFs to and from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint while preserving fonts and formatting. Markup tools include highlighting, underlining, strikethrough, text, shapes, and freehand drawing. Security options include password protection, permanent redaction, and electronic signatures. Other tools cover compression, merging, splitting, OCR, cropping, page rearrangement, rotation, page numbering, links, presentations, screenshots, search, printing, bookmarks, and backgrounds. Browser tools also handle conversion, organization, protection, unlocking, and rearrangement. The free plan lists 2 Page* and 5 Tasks for conversion. Paid plans are one-time payments with no recurring charges: the Semi-Annual Plan is 39.00 USD per month, the Annual Plan is 59.00 USD per month, and the Lifetime Plan is 119.00 USD per month. A purchased license can be used on up to two computers through a PDF Agile account.
Who it is for
It suits people who need PDF editing, conversion, markup, and document organization on desktop or in a browser. It may also fit users who need OCR, scanned-document editing, or redaction tools.
What is good
- Edits scanned PDFs without source files.
- Converts PDFs to and from Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Includes OCR, redaction, and electronic signatures.
- Browser tools cover conversion and document organization.
- Purchased licenses support up to two computers.
What to know first
- Free plan lists 2 Page* and 5 conversion tasks.
- Paid plans are one-time payments, not recurring subscriptions.
- A purchased license is limited to two computers.
Verdict
PDF Agile combines PDF editing, conversion, annotation, and security tools across desktop and web. The free plan is limited, while paid plans are listed as one-time payments and include unlimited conversion.
PDF Agile plans and pricing
All plansCompared on PDF editors
- Free plan
- Yes
- Conversion targets
- PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TXT, images, CAD, JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, DWG
- OCR conversion
- Yes
- Batch conversion
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Web, Windows, macOS
- API access
- No
