# Best PDF Editor Software 2026 | Capterra > Find the top PDF Editor software of 2026 on Capterra. Based on millions of verified user reviews - compare and filter for whats important to you to find the best tools for your needs. Source: https://www.capterra.com/pdf-editor-software --- # Best PDF Editor Software For more information consult our [PDF Editor Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content) 0.0 (0) A powerful desktop PDF editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux that lets users convert, edit, annotate, and sign PDFs securely offline.  [Learn more about Xodo PDF Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/10027913/Xodo-PDF-Studio/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages [## Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/) [4.6 (10529)](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/reviews/) Adobe Acrobat Reader is a cloud-based PDF viewer that enables users to read, print, search, and annotate PDF documents. [Learn more about Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages 83% recommend this product [## Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.com/p/251329/Adobe-Acrobat-DC/) [4.7 (4184)](https://www.capterra.com/p/251329/Adobe-Acrobat-DC/reviews/) Adobe Acrobat is PDF software for creating, editing, signing, and collaborating on files, with AI features to enhance productivity. [Learn more about Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.com/p/251329/Adobe-Acrobat-DC/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages 83% recommend this product [## iLovePDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/173963/iLovePDF/) [4.7 (1756)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173963/iLovePDF/reviews/) Edit PDFs effortlessly with iLovePDF’s editor, part of a 25+ tool suite for simplified document management. [Learn more about iLovePDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/173963/iLovePDF/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages 91% recommend this product [## Adobe Express](https://www.capterra.com/p/174232/adobe-express/) [4.6 (1229)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174232/adobe-express/reviews/) Collaboration and graphic design solution that enables users to create social media content, videos, and logos on a unified interface. [Learn more about Adobe Express](https://www.capterra.com/p/174232/adobe-express/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages [## pdfFiller](https://www.capterra.com/p/162654/PDFfiller/) [4.6 (992)](https://www.capterra.com/p/162654/PDFfiller/reviews/) Edit, collaborate, and eSign documents — all with one solution. [Learn more about pdfFiller](https://www.capterra.com/p/162654/PDFfiller/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages 81% recommend this product [## Smallpdf](https://www.capterra.com/p/172606/Smallpdf/) [4.6 (960)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172606/Smallpdf/reviews/) Edit PDFs online: edit existing text, add text, images, shapes, comments; highlight; rearrange pages securely on any device. [Learn more about Smallpdf](https://www.capterra.com/p/172606/Smallpdf/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages 86% recommend this product [## Nitro PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/167449/Nitro/) [4.5 (570)](https://www.capterra.com/p/167449/Nitro/reviews/) Powerful, simple, and secure PDF editor. Create, edit, collaborate, and use AI tools for enhanced productivity. [Learn more about Nitro PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/167449/Nitro/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages 81% recommend this product [## Edit Pdfs](https://www.capterra.com/p/10001619/Edit-Pdfs/) [4.7 (555)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10001619/Edit-Pdfs/reviews/) Smartest online tool for managing and editing PDFs. Enjoy our trial offer: $1 for 7 Days then $7.50/month - (price for Annual) [Learn more about Edit Pdfs](https://www.capterra.com/p/10001619/Edit-Pdfs/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages [## PDFelement](https://www.capterra.com/p/148193/PDFelement-6/) [4.4 (439)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148193/PDFelement-6/reviews/) PDFelement is a cloud-based and on-premise PDF editor that helps businesses create, edit and annotate PDF files on a unified interface. [Learn more about PDFelement](https://www.capterra.com/p/148193/PDFelement-6/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages [## ABBYY FineReader PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/65868/ABBYY-FineReader/) [4.7 (427)](https://www.capterra.com/p/65868/ABBYY-FineReader/reviews/) ABBYY FineReader PDF is a universal PDF software for efficient work with documents - both PDFs and scans - in the digital workplace [Learn more about ABBYY FineReader PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/65868/ABBYY-FineReader/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages 83% recommend this product [## PDFCreator](https://www.capterra.com/p/170829/PDFCreator/) [4.6 (418)](https://www.capterra.com/p/170829/PDFCreator/reviews/) Powerful tool with access control, PDF/A support, encryption, digital signatures, and automated printing for secure document management [Learn more about PDFCreator](https://www.capterra.com/p/170829/PDFCreator/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages 81% recommend this product [## iScanner](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005668/iScanner/) [4.7 (294)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005668/iScanner/reviews/) Scanning and document management app that lets users scan, edit, extract text, and convert files, while ensuring security and privacy. [Learn more about iScanner](https://www.capterra.com/p/10005668/iScanner/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages [## DocHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/209856/DocHub/) [4.8 (263)](https://www.capterra.com/p/209856/DocHub/reviews/) DocHub offers a comprehensive online solution to streamline and enhance your document workflows. [Learn more about DocHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/209856/DocHub/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages 93% recommend this product [## PDF-XChange](https://www.capterra.com/p/170838/PDF-XChange/) [4.6 (262)](https://www.capterra.com/p/170838/PDF-XChange/reviews/) PDF solution for creating industry-standard PDF files that uses virtual printer for document preview, conversion, and printing. [Learn more about PDF-XChange](https://www.capterra.com/p/170838/PDF-XChange/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages 87% recommend this product [## Lumin PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/214552/Lumin-PDF/) [4.7 (251)](https://www.capterra.com/p/214552/Lumin-PDF/reviews/) Lumin is an easy-to-use PDF editor that integrates with Google Workspace. [Learn more about Lumin PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/214552/Lumin-PDF/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages [## Tungsten Power PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/198843/Kofax-Power-PDF/) [4.5 (243)](https://www.capterra.com/p/198843/Kofax-Power-PDF/reviews/) Power PDF Advanced lets you create, convert, edit, share and secure PDF files. Buy it once and own it forever. [Learn more about Tungsten Power PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/198843/Kofax-Power-PDF/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages [## Soda PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/226942/SODA-PDF/) [3.5 (238)](https://www.capterra.com/p/226942/SODA-PDF/reviews/) Soda PDF is a reliable, secure, and compliant solution for managing complex document workflows, available on both desktop and online. [Learn more about Soda PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/226942/SODA-PDF/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages [## LiquidText](https://www.capterra.com/p/264823/Liquid-Text/) [4.6 (176)](https://www.capterra.com/p/264823/Liquid-Text/reviews/) Reading, Note taking and Document Analysis app winning Editor’s Choice from Apple & Microsoft "PDF Editor with Superpowers, FastCompany [Learn more about LiquidText](https://www.capterra.com/p/264823/Liquid-Text/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages 82% recommend this product [## Able2Extract Professional](https://www.capterra.com/p/174072/Able2Extract-Professional/) [4.6 (163)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174072/Able2Extract-Professional/reviews/) Cross-platform PDF converter, creator, and editor with OCR, electronic and digital signatures and AI-powered PDF to Excel conversions. [Learn more about Able2Extract Professional](https://www.capterra.com/p/174072/Able2Extract-Professional/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages 83% recommend this product [## DocFly](https://www.capterra.com/p/148920/PDF-Pro/) [4.3 (115)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148920/PDF-Pro/reviews/) Online cloud-based platform that allows you to quickly create, edit and review PDF files. (fka PDFPro) [Learn more about DocFly](https://www.capterra.com/p/148920/PDF-Pro/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages [## FormatPDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004752/FormatPDF/) [4.8 (101)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004752/FormatPDF/reviews/) With FormatPDF, you can convert, edit and work with online PDF tools without installing any programs [Learn more about FormatPDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004752/FormatPDF/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages 92% recommend this product [## Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.capterra.com/p/249044/Foxit-PDF-Editor/) [4.5 (89)](https://www.capterra.com/p/249044/Foxit-PDF-Editor/reviews/) Leading PDF editor tool that allows you to view, create, edit, collaborate, share, protect and sign PDF documents. [Learn more about Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.capterra.com/p/249044/Foxit-PDF-Editor/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages [## CubePDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/246788/CubePDF/) [4.5 (85)](https://www.capterra.com/p/246788/CubePDF/reviews/) CubePDF is a PDF conversion software in the form of a virtual printer that uses the printing function of Windows. [Learn more about CubePDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/246788/CubePDF/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages [## Goodnotes](https://www.capterra.com/p/233930/GoodNotes/) [4.5 (75)](https://www.capterra.com/p/233930/GoodNotes/reviews/) Goodnotes is a powerful note-taking app combining the simplicity of handwriting and the ability to import, edit and annotate PDF files  [Learn more about Goodnotes](https://www.capterra.com/p/233930/GoodNotes/) PDF Editor features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Annotations Commenting/Notes Delete Pages Electronic Signature Full Text Search Merge/Append Files Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages Page 1 of 6 Filter (145) Products: Sort By: Sponsored * * * Plan Type Free Trial Popular 85% of professionals opt for a 30-day trial before the software purchase Other subsciption plans: Free Version Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription One-Time License Key Features All key features Popular We have selected the most important and critical features as defined by Capterra user reviews Access Controls/Permissions AI Copilot Annotations Commenting/Notes Customizable Branding Delete Pages Electronic Signature Forms Management Full Text Search Generative AI Merge/Append Files Optical Character Recognition Rearrange Pages Rotate Pages Side-by-Side Comparison Watermarking Deployment Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based Desktop Mac Desktop Windows Desktop Linux On-Premise Windows On-Premise Linux Desktop Chromebook Mobile Android Mobile iPhone Mobile iPad Related Software Category: [PDF Software](https://www.capterra.com/pdf-software/)[Document Generation Software](https://www.capterra.com/document-generation-software/)[Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.com/document-management-software/)[Forms Automation Software](https://www.capterra.com/forms-automation-software/)[OCR Software](https://www.capterra.com/ocr-software/) I'm looking for PDF Editor Software that is: [Free](https://www.capterra.com/pdf-editor-software/s/free/)[For Mac](https://www.capterra.com/pdf-editor-software/s/mac/)[For Windows](https://www.capterra.com/pdf-editor-software/s/windows/)