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PDF Editor Software with Metadata Extraction (2026)

Last updated: April 2026

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ABBYY FineReader PDF logo

PDF solution for document editing and digital collaboration

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FineReader PDF empowers professionals to maximize efficiency in the digital workplace. Featuring ABBYY’s latest AI-based OCR technology, FineReader PDF makes it easier to digitize, retrieve, edit, protect, share, and collaborate on all kinds of documents in the same workflow.

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Nitro PDF logo

Document generation and management software

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A robust, user-friendly Adobe Acrobat alternative. Offers seamless PDF creation, editing, collaboration, and secure workflows. AI-powered tools enhance productivity with features like summarization and data extraction. A cost-effective solution for individuals and businesses.

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LiquidText logo

Multi-touch document manipulation system

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LiquidText brings all documents with your highlights, annotations, observations and notes into a unified workspace and allows you to make live connections among, between and within anything in the project by just drawing lines.

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Adobe PDF Library logo

Solving Complex PDF Workflows

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Fully automate the creation, editing and management of PDFs and document workflows.

Built with reliable Adobe technology, easy-to-use APIs, and with expert support, Datalogics Adobe PDF Library lets developers build faster, smarter, and with confidence.

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PDF SDKs and services for high-volume document processing.

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Pdftools offers a comprehensive PDF suite for compression, conversion, generation, editing, digital signatures, OCR, and PDF/A.






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Readiris PDF logo

Smart PDF tool to convert, edit, compress, eSign & automate

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Smart PDF software to convert, merge, edit, compress & eSign files. Includes OCR, form filling & automation. Try Readiris™ PDF now!

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Adlib logo

Simplifying document transformation for businesses worldwide

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Adlib is the leading document & data transformation platform helping highly-regulated enterprise organizations expedite go-to-market activities, streamline operations, reduce compliance and regulatory risks.

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AI PDF Scanner: Camera Scan App logo

Cloud-based OCR platform for document scanning.

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AI PDF Scanner: Camera Scan App is a cloud-based optical character recognition (OCR) solution that helps streamline document management for iPhone and iPad users. The platform leverages artificial intelligence (AI) technology to transforms mobile devices into a professional-grade PDF scanner, enabling users to capture, edit, and organize documents with ease. Its optical character recognition (OCR) capability allows users to convert scanned documents into editable text.

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