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Last updated: November 2026

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Able2Extract Professional logo

Everything PDF

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All-in-one PDF solution for Windows, Mac, and Linux with perpetual licensing.

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Foxit PDF Editor logo

Create, edit, and manage PDF documents from any device.

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Foxit PDF Editor is a powerful desktop solution for creating and editing PDF documents. Offering seamless integration with Foxit eSign, it enables users to create, edit, and collaborate on documents within and outside the organization.

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ONLYOFFICE Docs logo

AI-powered online suite for document management and editing

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ONLYOFFICE Docs is an open-source collaborative office suite for docs, sheets, forms, slides, diagrams and PDFs, compatible with MS Office and equipped with an AI assistant. It integrates into 40+ document management services and can be used within ONLYOFFICE DocSpace, a collaborative platform.

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Apryse PDF SDK logo

Changing the way the world works with documents

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Apryse, formerly PDFTron, is reimagining the world of documents. With optimized technology and a comprehensive suite of tools, Apryse simplifies even the most complex projects, taking you further, faster. Committed to feature-rich products that are made better.

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DocFly logo

Online PDF solution to create, edit, convert & secure files

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DocFly (formerly PDFPro) is an online PDF editor that allows users to create, convert, edit, and secure PDFs. It includes a set of editing tools designed to fully manipulate PDF files, such as reordering and extracting pages, merging and splitting files, editing PDF text, and more. DocFly is accessible from any modern browser and securely stores all files via Amazon Cloud hosting. Files can be deleted from the database at any time.

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PDFelement logo

Cloud-based and on-premise PDF editor tool for teams.

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PDFelement is a cloud-based and on-premise PDF editor that assists users in creating, editing, protecting, and signing PDFs across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. The tool allows users to modify PDF content similar to a word processor, incorporating text, images, shapes, and the ability to import and edit layers. Users can also adjust the size, color, and font styles, insert links, and apply watermarks to their documents.

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Soda PDF logo

Simplifying PDFs with powerful, easy-to-use software

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Soda PDF is a powerful, all-in-one solution for creating, editing, converting, merging, and securing PDFs. With advanced OCR, e-signatures, batch processing, and cloud integration, it streamlines document management for professionals and businesses. Work smarter with Soda PDF today!

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Acrion logo
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100% Client-Side PDF Toolkit: Secure, Fast & No Uploads.

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Acrion is a modern, high-performance PDF toolkit built with an absolute focus on data security. By executing all operations client-side, we guarantee that your files remain under your complete control at all times. No servers, no tracking, no risk of data breaches.

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Kovasign logo
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Send, sign, and track documents — plus free PDF tools.

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Kovasign bundles free browser-based PDF tools — merge, split, compress, rotate, watermark, page numbers, fill & sign — with files processed client-side, plus NDA and invoice generators. When a PDF needs other people's signatures, send it for e-signing with tamper-evident audit trails.

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Only Pdf Editor logo
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Free PDF editor — no upload, no watermark, no limits.

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Only PDF Editor is a free, privacy-first PDF editor that runs 100% in your browser — your files never leave your device. Edit, merge, split, compress, convert, sign, OCR and redact PDFs with no watermark, no login, and no limits on the core tools. It even works offline.

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pdf.net logo
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Online PDF editing and conversion tool

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pdf.net is an online PDF editor that allows users to edit, annotate, sign, merge, split, and convert PDF documents through a web browser. The platform supports multiple file formats including PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, JPG, PNG, HEIC, and Markdown, and offers conversion capabilities between these formats. The solution includes features such as text editing, page rearrangement, document comparison, compression, password protection, and AI-powered tools for summarizing and chatting with PDFs.

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MakeitPDF logo
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Every PDF tool you need, right in your browser

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Online PDF editor with 40+ tools to merge, compress, convert, sign and more. AI summaries and translation. Free plan available.

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iHatePDF logo
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Professional PDF Editor and Tools simplified in one place.

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iHatePDF is a free suite of 35+ professional PDF tools that run in your browser. Edit, merge, split, compress, convert, OCR and sign without installing anything or creating an account.

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AmindPDF logo
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On-premise PDF editor solution.

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AmindPDF is an on-premise PDF editor that helps businesses create, edit, convert, and sign PDF documents on both desktop and mobile devices. The platform offers various tools for annotating, merging, splitting, and watermarking, on a centralized interface. Additionally, AmindPDF provides a mobile app for remote editing and an SDK for developers to integrate PDF functionalities into their applications. The solution also offers multi-language support and data protection.

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Pditor logo
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All-in-one PDF workspace with smart AI utilities.

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Pditor is a fast document workspace built to replace clunky PDF tools. Easily chat with long files, auto-redact sensitive PII, compare versions, and handle standard OCR, merging, or conversions in one clean interface.

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MostlyPDF logo
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Cloud-based PDF management tool for businesses

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Cloud-based PDF productivity tool for individuals and small businesses, offering editing, conversion, and document management.

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Secure PDF logo
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Encrypt, Sign, and Protect PDF Documents

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Secure-PDF encrypts, digitally signs, watermarks, and protects PDF documents with up to 256-bit AES encryption.

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BitRecover PDF Unlocker Tool logo
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Unlock Protected PDFs with Password & Restriction Removal

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BitRecover PDF Unlock Wizard removes passwords & restrictions from protected PDFs. Unlock various files in bulk, preserve original PDF elements, scan folders & subfolders & save unlocked documents to custom location without requiring Adobe Acrobat.

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C2W PDF Editor logo
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Cloud-based PDF editor and OCR platform

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C2W PDF Editor is a cloud-based editing tool that helps businesses print, merge, annotate, and extract text and images from Adobe Acrobat on a unified platform.

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iMZi PDF logo
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Cloud-based PDF management tool for businesses

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Cloud-based PDF management solution for businesses and individuals, offering creation, editing, conversion, and annotation tools.

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ComPDF logo
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Comprehensive PDF Technologies for Developers

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A top-quality PDF SDK, PDF API, and PDF Server for companies, organizations, small businesses, and developers.

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PDF9.Ai logo
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AI PDF workspace for editing and converting files

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PDF9.Ai is a browser-based PDF workspace offering editing, conversion, and document management. It includes tools for merging, splitting, compressing, and converting PDFs to/from formats like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and images. Features include optical character recognition for searchable scans, electronic signatures, and AI-powered tools like document chat, summarization, and translation across languages.

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Redact logo
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AI-enabled solution to redact sensitive information

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Redact is a secure and intuitive platform for document anonymization that allows users to anonymize sensitive data in documents across various file formats, including PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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PDF Architect logo
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Edit, convert, secure & e-sign PDFs on Windows

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PDF Architect is a Windows desktop application for PDF editing, conversion, security, forms, OCR, and e-signing. Designed for business teams, it supports the full document lifecycle within a single tool, with Microsoft Office integration, offline operation, and an Admin Portal for deployment.

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eSignFold logo
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Cloud-based e-signature solution for businesses

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eSignFold is a cloud-based e-signature platform that helps businesses manage, send, and sign documents digitally.

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