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Best PDF Software in 2026

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    iLovePDF

    by iLovePDF
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    iLovePDF covers common PDF tasks alongside form creation, AI tools, and an offline desktop app.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    DocHub

    by DocHub
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    7.5 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    Master PDF Editor

    by Master PDF Editor
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose Master PDF Editor if you want PDF editing, OCR, conversion, annotations, and form creation across Linux, macOS, or Windows, with a free plan available.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $79.95 Visit site
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    EaseUS PDF Editor

    by EaseUS PDF Editor
    Free plan MacWindows

    EaseUS PDF Editor combines editing, annotation, OCR, conversion, and form tools in a Windows and macOS application.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $19.95/mo Visit site
  5. 5

    Okular

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose Okular for a free, open-source viewer with broad document-format support, annotation tools and PDF signature features. Look elsewhere if OCR is required, since Okular does not support it.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    PDF Agile

    by PDF Agile
    Free plan MacWebWindows

    PDF Agile combines PDF editing, conversion, annotation, and security tools across desktop and web.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $39 Visit site
  7. 7

    PDF Candy

    by PDF Candy
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    PDF Candy combines a broad set of PDF tools with AI features and cloud storage connections.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $6/mo Visit site
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    PDFgear

    by PDFgear
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

    PDFgear brings several PDF utilities, including OCR, into a free product available across mobile, desktop, and web. The stated 100 MB cap applies to PDFs in its online editor.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    PDF Arranger

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose PDF Arranger if you need free desktop tools for arranging pages, combining or splitting PDFs, and making the other listed edits.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    PDF Expert

    by PDF Expert
    Free plan iPhoneMacWeb

    PDF Expert combines broad PDF editing and review tools with Apple-device support and browser PDF Copilot access.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    PDFsam Basic

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    PDFsam Basic covers a range of PDF page operations in a free desktop app, with local processing and no file-size limit. Choose it if a desktop workflow fits; it is not available in a browser.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Sejda PDF Editor

    by Sejda PDF Editor
    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    PDF Architect

    Free plan Windows

    PDF Architect combines PDF editing and conversion with review, forms, security, and e-signing features.

    7.0 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    PDFescape

    by PDFescape
    Free plan WebWindows

    PDFescape provides common PDF editing and form tools across web and Windows, with plan limits that scale by file size, storage, and history.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  15. 15

    PDF Studio

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    PDF Studio covers PDF creation, editing, signatures, and security, with Pro adding automation and standards-related tools.

    7.0 From $149 Visit site
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    Smallpdf

    by Smallpdf
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    Smallpdf brings a broad set of PDF tasks together, including OCR, annotations, document signing and file sharing across devices.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Soda PDF

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Soda PDF covers common PDF production, editing, signing, and conversion tasks on many platforms.

    7.0 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
  18. 18

    Stirling PDF

    by Stirling PDF
    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
    7.0 Free plan · paid from $99/mo Visit site
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    PDF Bob

    by PDF Bob
    Free plan Web

    PDF Bob combines editing, annotation, page management, and conversion in a free web service.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    UPDF

    by UPDF
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Xodo Sign

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Xodo Sign combines document preparation with signing workflows and audit records, with plans for individuals through larger organizations.

    6.9 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    PDFsam Enhanced

    by PDFsam Enhanced
    Free plan Windows

    PDFsam Enhanced brings editing, annotation, OCR, conversion, and form tools to Windows. Its free plan offers an entry point, while paid tiers add different capability levels at annual prices.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $69/user/yr Visit site
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    PDF-XChange Editor

    by PDF-XChange Editor
    Free plan Windows

    PDF-XChange Editor covers document editing, review, conversion, and page operations in a client-side Windows application.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $62/user Visit site
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    Foxit PDF Editor

    by Foxit PDF Editor
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Foxit PDF Editor covers document editing, conversion, OCR, forms and collaboration, with multiple platform options. Compare the subscription and perpetual-license inclusions before choosing a plan.

    6.5 From $10.99/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Coherent PDF

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    6.4 Free plan · paid from $599 Visit site

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