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Best PDF editors of 2017: Reviewed and rated

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When you need to edit a PDF file, these tools are your best friends.
Though it’s nearly 25 years old, the PDF may be more useful than ever in our increasingly multi-device, cross-platform world. Much of the time you can get by with a free PDF reader to review and comment on these files. But inevitably, particularly in a business setting, you’ ll need edit a PDF file and that usually requires upgrading to a premium PDF editor.
Historically, Adobe Acrobat has been the best option, but it has also been the most expensive, often putting it out of reach of individuals and small businesses. That has given rise to a wealth of alternatives with varying features and costs. We looked at six PDF editors to see what they offer and how they stack up against each other.
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC remains the industry standard for good reason. Its rich combination of creation, editing, reviewing, and security features are what the best alternative options are built on, but we feel Acrobat still does it best. Its recent interface redesign makes it much easier to navigate its robust toolset than the nested menus of yore, and its cloud subscription option puts its advanced features within reach of more individuals and small businesses. (Read our full review.)
It was a tight race for runner-up, but we really like Nitro Pro 11 for its excellent use of the Microsoft Office-style ribbon interface, its integration with proprietary and third-party cloud services, and its $160 flat fee for up to 10 users, which makes it an attractive option of individuals and small businesses (see our full review) .
One of the great things about a PDF is that it can be read and edited in any PDF program regardless of which one it was created in. So beyond the features outlined here, let your personal preferences guide you in making your decision.
If you want to learn more about all of the PDF editors we reviewed, see the list below. We’ re kicking off our guide with six PDF editors, but we’ ll continue to evaluate more as time goes on—as well as re-evaluate those we’ ve already reviewed.
This story, “Best PDF editors of 2017: Reviewed and rated” was originally published by PCWorld.

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