Master PDF Editor AlternativesOnly apps categorised as PDF Readers

The best PDF Reader alternative to Master PDF Editor is PdfCraft, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Master PDF Editor and loads of them are PDF Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting PDF Reader alternatives to Master PDF Editor are PDF Arranger, PDF-XChange Editor, PDF24 Creator and Adobe Acrobat DC.

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  1. PdfCraft icon
     43 likes

    Read, organize, combine, split and secure PDFs in a fast, native app written in Rust from the ground up. No account, no telemetry, no cloud.

    87 PdfCraft alternatives

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
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  2. PDF Arranger icon
     122 likes

    Small python-gtk application, which helps the user to merge or split pdf documents and rotate, crop and rearrange their pages using an interactive and intuitive graphical interface.

    90 PDF Arranger alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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  3. Feature-rich PDF editor offering direct content editing, ABBYY OCR, viewing, annotation, form filling, PDF merging, compression, and encryption. Operates efficiently offline, requiring no registration and no ads, while providing privacy-focused features and convenient portability.

    203 PDF-XChange Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
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  4. PDF24 Creator icon
     156 likes

    PDF24 Creator is free and feature-filled PDF creation, merging and conversion tool for Windows. Its unique feature among the free PDF printer tools is an editor, which allows to easily assemble, create and modify PDF files with Drag & Drop.

    226 PDF24 Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Adobe Acrobat DC icon
     208 likes

    Manage documents effortlessly, edit PDFs, create them from other formats, and e-sign anywhere. Secure sharing and comparison tools ensure smooth workflows and data protection. New AI Assistant offers quick document insights. Perfect for desktop and web platforms.

    412 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
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  6. A discontinued Windows PDF reader for viewing and annotating documents. It supports text, sticky notes, markup, bookmarks, search, thumbnails and saved annotations, while built-in OCR can make scanned or image-based PDFs searchable for easier document navigation.

    93 PDF-XChange Viewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  7. Nitro PDF  icon
     74 likes

    Nitro offers comprehensive PDF solutions for editing, creating, and converting, alongside OCR and e-signature tools. Supports Mac, Windows, and iOS, providing a user-friendly interface with industry-standard security features. Ideal as an Adobe Acrobat alternative.

    202 Nitro PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Comprehensive suite offering eSign, OCR, multi-platform editing, cloud integration, and robust security. Ideal for professional or personal use, facilitating collaboration while protecting content.

    100 Foxit PDF Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  9. PDF Expert icon
     39 likes

    Read, annotate, and highlight PDFs, fill interactive forms with saved input, underline or strike through text, manage bookmarks, sync files from cloud services, and share documents. Compatible with Preview and Adobe Acrobat annotations, supporting extensive iOS features.

    181 PDF Expert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Skim icon
     98 likes

    PDF viewer for macOS supports scientific papers, annotations, highlights, bookmarks, split view, exporting notes, AppleScript, multiple annotation types, bibliography integration, full-screen, search, and compatibility with various macOS versions.

    117 Skim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  11. Provides editing of text, images, and objects in PDFs, annotation options, OCR for scanned files, conversion to multiple formats, form filling and signing, page management, merging and splitting, cloud integration, camera to PDF functionality, and sharing tools.

    168 Wondershare PDFelement alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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