PDF Expert AlternativesOnly apps categorised as PDF Readers for Windows

PDF Expert is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows PDF Reader alternative is Okular, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to PDF Expert and many of them are PDF Readers available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows PDF Reader alternatives to PDF Expert are Foxit PDF Reader, Xournal++, PDF Arranger and PDF-XChange Editor.

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  1. Okular icon
     480 likes

    Multi-platform document viewer offering extensive format support, including PDF, comics, images, EPUB, and Markdown, with annotation tools, sidebar previews, text-to-speech, DRM management, cross-platform compatibility, and integration with KDE Frameworks libraries.

    114 Okular alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
     
  2. Foxit PDF Reader icon
     1376 likes

    Foxit Reader offers a lightweight PDF viewing experience across multiple platforms with features such as annotation, form filling, signing, cloud storage integration, collaborative review options, heightened security via Trust Manager, and organizational tools like Group Policy and XML Configuration.

    121 Foxit PDF Reader alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • ReactOS
     
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    Comments about Foxit PDF Reader as an Alternative to PDF Expert
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    Negative
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    the free version does not allow editing like PDF Expert, whereas other products that allow editing are available for Windows only and do not support Mac.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    Doesn't allow highlighting and annotating, just allows signature, etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Foxit PDF Reader icon
    • Foxit PDF Reader is Free Personal and ProprietaryPDF Expert is Paid and Proprietary
    • Foxit PDF Reader is LightweightPDF Expert is not according to our users
  3. Xournal++ icon
     187 likes

    Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation using pen input and pressure sensitivity, shape drawing, customizable toolbar layouts, image insertion, audio recording, multi-language options, LaTeX integration, and complete export in PDF or PNG formats across all platforms.

    55 Xournal++ alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. PDF Arranger icon
     104 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.

    71 PDF Arranger alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
     
  5. 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.

    145 PDF-XChange Editor alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
     
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    Comments about PDF-XChange Editor as an Alternative to PDF Expert
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    best affordable PDF editor that includes OCR.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • PDF-XChange Editor is Freemium and ProprietaryPDF Expert is Paid and Proprietary
    • PDF-XChange Editor is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedPDF Expert is not according to our users
  6. Adobe Acrobat DC icon
     203 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.

    318 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  7. Master PDF Editor is complete solution for editing PDF and XPS files. You can insert, edit, remove, copy, add images or graphics. Export, import, remove and change page layouts. Also Master PDF Editor provides full functionality for changing PDF information, including author...

    133 Master PDF Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  8. Xodo icon
     71 likes

    Xodo is the ultimate cross-platform PDF viewer and annotator. Powerful, fast, and optimized for all phones and tablets, Xodo makes it easy to access, edit, share, sync, manage, sign, and more.

    116 Xodo alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
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    Comments about Xodo as an Alternative to PDF Expert
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    Positive
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    It had the best feature i was looking for, swiping pages with my finger and annotating with the pencil on the fly, without the need for saving ... I JUST LOVE IT

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Xodo is Paid and ProprietaryPDF Expert is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Xodo is LightweightPDF Expert is not according to our users
  9. Nitro PDF  icon
     71 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.

    168 Nitro PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    53 Foxit PDF Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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