PDF-XChange Editor is a powerful and feature-rich PDF editor for Windows that provides users with the ability to view, edit, annotate, and manipulate PDF documents with ease. Known for its fast performance and extensive functionality, it is widely used by individuals, businesses, and organizations for handling PDF files. The software is designed to be highly intuitive while offering advanced features for professional document management.
Key Features:
- PDF Viewing: Multi-tab interface for opening multiple PDFs at once. Navigation tools include zoom, rotation, and thumbnails for easy document browsing.
- Editing: Edit text, images, and other content directly within PDFs. Modify font style, size, and colors. Add or edit hyperlinks and change document layouts.
- Annotations: Wide range of annotation tools including highlights, underlines, sticky notes, text comments, shapes, stamps (e.g., "Approved"), and freehand drawing.
- Form Handling: Fill out interactive PDF forms and create custom fillable forms. Add text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and more. Supports digital signatures for secure document signing.
- PDF Creation & Conversion: Create PDFs from Word, Excel, images, and more. Convert PDFs to editable formats like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and text. Export PDFs as images (JPEG, PNG, etc.).
- Security: Password protect PDFs, apply encryption, and set permissions to restrict printing, editing, or copying. Use redaction tools to permanently remove sensitive information.
- OCR (Optical Character Recognition): Convert scanned documents and images into searchable and editable text, making them more accessible and usable.
- Page Management: Easily manipulate PDF pages—insert, delete, reorder, rotate, crop, and extract pages from large documents.
- Cloud Integration: Save and access PDFs directly from cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc., for easy sharing and collaboration.
- Customization: Personalize the interface with customizable toolbars and color themes, including dark mode for comfortable reading and editing in low light.
- Collaboration: Share annotated PDFs for review or feedback, making it ideal for team-based document workflows.
- Batch Processing: Perform bulk operations like converting, merging, or splitting multiple PDFs at once, saving time on repetitive tasks.
System Requirements:
Minimum System Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Processor: 1.3 GHz processor or faster
- RAM: 512 MB or more
- Hard Disk: 100 MB of free disk space for installation
- Display: 1024 x 768 screen resolution
- Other: Internet connection for updates and some features
Recommended System Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: 2.0 GHz multi-core processor or better
- RAM: 2 GB or more
- Hard Disk: 250 MB of free disk space or more for installation and storage
- Display: 1920 x 1080 screen resolution or higher
- Other: Internet connection for cloud storage integration, updates, and online features