PDF Expert
by PDF Expert
What PDF Expert is
PDF Expert is a PDF editor from PDF Expert, part of Readdle, for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web access. It edits PDF text, images, and links, and can redact sensitive information. Tools also cover annotations, electronic signatures, page organization, merging and splitting, conversion, OCR, and form filling. On iPhone and iPad, reading modes, search, drawing, annotations, and audio notes support document review. PDF Copilot is described as an AI assistant for interacting with PDFs and is available through browser access. PDF Expert for Business adds a dashboard for seats, billing, and user access, with MDM support including Jamf and Intune. Teams can password-protect contracts, encrypt files, block cloud access, and work offline before syncing. Plans include free access, Essential at A$1.44 a year, Pro at A$2.30 a year, and Business at $80 a year.
Who it suits
It suits people editing, reviewing, signing, or organizing PDFs on Apple devices or the web. Businesses can use its seat management, MDM, and security controls.
What it does well
- Edits text, images, and links
- Includes OCR, conversion, and form filling
- Offers iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web access
- Provides business seat and access management
- Has a free plan and free trial
What to know first
- Signatures are Simple Electronic Signatures under EU law
- Business Manager initially excludes AI features
- Lifetime plan is Mac-only
- Paid plan prices vary by offering
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | iPhone, iPad, and Mac versions · PDF Copilot · PDF conversion · OCR · PDF editing · Priority support | On request |
| Yearly | iPhone, iPad, and Mac versions · PDF Copilot · PDF conversion · OCR · PDF editing · Priority support | On request |
| Essential | A$1.44 /week, billed annually at A$74.99 · iPhone, iPad, and Mac versions · Premium PDF features · Priority support | A$1.44 a year |
| Lifetime | A$229.99 one-time payment · Mac version only · Continuous support and bug fixes · Additional new features may cost extra | A$229.99, paid once |
| Pro | A$2.30 /week, billed annually at A$119.99 · iPhone, iPad, and Mac versions · Premium PDF features · Priority support | A$2.30 a year |
| Business | From $80 per seat (before tax) · Each member license covers up to 3 devices · macOS and iOS · Larger deployments can get custom pricing | $80 a year |
As pdfexpert.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
PDF Expert combines broad PDF editing and review tools with Apple-device support and browser PDF Copilot access. Its business controls add deployment and security options, while signature classification and initial AI exclusions matter for specific organizational needs.
Facts from PDF Expert's own pages
- AI assistant
- PDF Copilot is described as an AI assistant for interacting with PDFs, and the website offers browser access to PDF Copilot. · pdfexpert.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Annotation tools
- Yes · pdfexpert.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Audience
- Readdle says PDF Expert is used by architects, construction workers, and educators, and highlights measurement tools and a customizable interface. · readdle.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Business AI limit
- PDF Copilot and other AI features are not part of the initial PDF Expert Business Manager release. · pdfexpert.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Business management
- PDF Expert for Business provides a dashboard to manage seats, billing, and user access, with MDM support. · pdfexpert.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Company
- PDF Expert is part of Readdle, which says it was established in 2007 and founded in Ukraine. · readdle.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Editing
- It can edit PDF text, images, and links, and redact sensitive information. · pdfexpert.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Electronic signature limit
- PDF Expert signatures are classified as Simple Electronic Signatures under EU law (eIDAS), and the site recommends checking the requirements for the specific document or country. · pdfexpert.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2007 · pdfexpert.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · pdfexpert.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The business page identifies Jamf and Intune for MDM-ready deployment and says it integrates with many MDM systems. · pdfexpert.com, 11 Oct 2026
- OCR
- Yes · pdfexpert.com, 20 Sept 2026
- PDF conversion
- Yes · pdfexpert.com, 20 Sept 2026
- PDF tools
- Features include page organization, merging and splitting, conversion, OCR, form filling, and electronic signatures. · pdfexpert.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The PDF Expert app supports macOS and iOS; PDF Expert itself is not available on Windows, though PDF Copilot can be used in a browser. · pdfexpert.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- PDF Expert is a PDF editor for iPhone, iPad, and Mac for editing, annotating, signing, and organizing PDFs. · pdfexpert.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Reading and notes
- The iPhone and iPad app offers reading modes, search, annotations, drawing, and audio notes. · pdfexpert.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security certification
- The business page says the product is backed by ISO/IEC 27001. · pdfexpert.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security controls
- The business page says teams can password-protect contracts, block cloud access, encrypt files, and work offline before syncing when reconnected. · pdfexpert.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The company says its customer support team is available to help, and its paid plans list priority support. · pdfexpert.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- iPhone,iPad,Mac · pdfexpert.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Text editing
- Yes · pdfexpert.com, 20 Sept 2026
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