PDF-XChange Editor AlternativesPDF Readers & PDF Editors like PDF-XChange Editor

PDF-XChange Editor is described as 'An efficient PDF viewer and editor with advanced features like direct content editing, OCR by ABBYY, form filling, annotation, and offline access' and is a very popular PDF Reader in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to PDF-XChange Editor for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPhone and iPad apps. The best PDF-XChange Editor alternative is PDF Arranger, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PDF-XChange Editor are PDFgear, PDF24 Creator, PDFsam and Adobe Acrobat DC.

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An efficient PDF viewer and editor with advanced features like direct content editing, OCR by ABBYY, form filling, annotation, and offline access.

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PDF-XChange Editor alternatives page was last updated Feb 13, 2025
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  1. PDF Arranger icon

    PDF Arranger

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    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.

    66 PDF Arranger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Export selection only. Export each selected page to a file. Export all pages to files.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Split and merge PDF files
    2.  Visual Organization
    3.  Split PDF files
    4.  Combine PDF
    5.  Edit PDF
    6.  Rotate pages
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Image sorting
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Portable

    PDF Arranger VS PDF-XChange Editor

     

    • PDF Arranger is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to PDF-XChange Editor.

    • PDF Arranger is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PDF-XChange Editor.

    • PDF Arranger is Free and Open SourcePDF-XChange Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PDF Arranger is Privacy focused and LightweightPDF-XChange Editor is not according to our users
  2. PDFgear icon

    PDFgear

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    Read, edit, convert, merge, and sign PDF files across devices, for completely free and without signing up.

    32 PDFgear alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

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

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Combine PDF
    3.  Split PDF files
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  OCR
    7.  PDF annotation
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  PDF compression
    10.  Sign PDF files
    11.  Full-Text Search
    12.  PDF encryption

    PDFgear VS PDF-XChange Editor

     

    • PDFgear is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to PDF-XChange Editor.

    • PDFgear is Free and ProprietaryPDF-XChange Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PDFgear is LightweightPDF-XChange Editor is not according to our users
  4. PDF24 Creator icon

    PDF24 Creator

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    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.

    147 PDF24 Creator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Combine PDF
    2.  Convert PDF to image
    3.  PDF OCR
    4.  Print to PDF
    5.  Split and merge PDF files
    6.  Create PDF files
    7.  Add/remove pages
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  PDF compression
    10.  PDF annotation
    11.  Convert images to PDF
    12.  Split PDF files

    PDF24 Creator VS PDF-XChange Editor

     
    Comments about PDF24 Creator as an Alternative to PDF-XChange Editor
    bluMyst
    Positive Jun 21, 2022
    1

    PDF24 basically just lets you "draw over" a PDF. It doesn't let you edit the existing content or add anything more sophisticated than some text or a few doodles.

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    • PDF24 Creator is Free and ProprietaryPDF-XChange Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PDF24 Creator is LightweightPDF-XChange Editor is not according to our users
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    PDFsam

     218 likes
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    Free and open source desktop application to split, merge, extract pages, rotate and mix PDF files.

    138 PDFsam alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    PDFsam screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Combine PDF
    2.  Split and merge PDF files
    3.  Edit PDF
    4.  Split PDF files
    5.  Merge Files
    6.  Extract files
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Sign PDF files
    10.  Portable
    11.  PDF annotation
    12.  Fill PDF Forms

    PDFsam VS PDF-XChange Editor

     
    Comments about PDFsam as an Alternative to PDF-XChange Editor
    Guest
    Negative Jul 6, 2018
    7

    PDFsam can't edit PDF files, i.e. change the content of a page in a PDF file

    NaturalBornUser
    Sep 15, 2021
    1

    The premium, paid version of pdfsam can edit pdf

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    • PDFsam is Freemium and Open SourcePDF-XChange Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PDFsam is LightweightPDF-XChange Editor is not according to our users
  7. Adobe Acrobat DC icon

    Adobe Acrobat DC

     201 likes
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    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.

    285 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Top Adobe Acrobat DC Features

    1.  Edit PDF
    2.  PDF OCR
    3.  Text editing
    4.  Fill PDF Forms
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Sign PDF files
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Combine PDF
    10.  Split PDF files
    11.  PDF annotation
    12.  Split and merge PDF files

    Adobe Acrobat DC VS PDF-XChange Editor

     
    Comments about Adobe Acrobat DC as an Alternative to PDF-XChange Editor
    Cong Xu
    Positive Sep 10, 2021
    0

    PDF file type is created by Adobe

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    • Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular Web-based alternative to PDF-XChange Editor.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular commercial alternative to PDF-XChange Editor.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is Paid and ProprietaryPDF-XChange Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. ABBYY FineReader PDF icon

    ABBYY FineReader PDF

     140 likes
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    Optical recognition software boasting unmatched text accuracy converts scanned documents to editable Word, Excel, or searchable PDFs while preserving layout. Supports 190 languages, simplifies processes with automated tasks, and includes PDF editing tools.

    85 ABBYY FineReader PDF alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    ABBYY FineReader PDF screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  OCR
    2.  Convert PDF to Word document
    3.  Side-by-Side Comparison
    4.  PDF annotation
    5.  Sign PDF files
    6.  Edit PDF
    7.  Image to text
    8.  Convert PDF to image
    9.  Create PDF files
    10.  PDF OCR
    11.  Convert images to PDF
    12.  Split and merge PDF files

    ABBYY FineReader PDF VS PDF-XChange Editor

     
  10. Master PDF Editor icon

    Master PDF Editor

     71 likes
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    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...

    128 Master PDF Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Master PDF Editor screenshot 1

    Top Master PDF Editor Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  PDF annotation
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Sign PDF files
    6.  Split PDF files
    7.  Combine PDF
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  PDF compression
    11.  Fill PDF Forms
    12.  PDF encryption

    Master PDF Editor VS PDF-XChange Editor

     
    Comments about Master PDF Editor as an Alternative to PDF-XChange Editor
    Guest
    Positive Jul 6, 2018
    1

    Master PDF editor can edit PDF content like PDF X-Change Editor can

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    • Most users think Master PDF Editor is a great PDF-XChange Editor alternative.

    • Master PDF Editor is Freemium and ProprietaryPDF-XChange Editor is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Xodo icon

    Xodo

     70 likes
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    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, mark up, sort, share, sync, manage, sign, and more with even the most complex PDF documents.

    115 Xodo alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    Xodo PDF - comment, highlight, underline & more

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Export to PDF
    4. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    5.  Sign PDF files
    6.  Annotations
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Combine PDF
    9.  Split PDF files
    10.  OCR
    11.  Real time collaboration
    12.  Split and merge PDF files

    Xodo VS PDF-XChange Editor

     
    Comments about Xodo as an Alternative to PDF-XChange Editor
    Guest
    Positive Aug 24, 2019
    5

    All annotation features are present, including a wonderful ability to rotate a single page inside a document. Can bookmark. However, those changes are not visible in other viewers, only in Xodo.

    munteanzeno
    Positive May 11, 2022
    0

    Used Xodo for 10 min, it is divine! Better than my desktop editor. I drew, added text, removed rotated and added blank pages. You need to make a copy for it to save properly.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Xodo is a great PDF-XChange Editor alternative.

    • Xodo is Paid and ProprietaryPDF-XChange Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Xodo is LightweightPDF-XChange Editor is not according to our users
  12. PDFCreator icon

    PDFCreator

     260 likes
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    PDFCreator allows you to convert any document into a PDF by acting as a virtual printer. It offers features like merging, digital signatures, password protection, and automation for efficient workflows. Its user-friendly settings help you optimize your PDFs easily.

    98 PDFCreator alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PDFCreator 6.0.0 interface
    Bundleware

    The installer contains adwares. Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF encryption
    2.  Combine PDF
    3.  Split PDF files
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Create PDF files
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  JPG to PDF Conversion
    8.  Convert images to PDF

    PDFCreator VS PDF-XChange Editor

     
  13. Foxit PDF Editor icon

    Foxit PDF Editor

     5 likes
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    Comprehensive suite offering eSign, OCR, multi-platform editing, cloud integration, and robust security. Ideal for professional or personal use, facilitating collaboration while protecting content.

    47 Foxit PDF Editor alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Foxit PDF Editor screenshot 1

    Top Foxit PDF Editor Features

    1.  Split PDF files
    2.  Sign PDF files
    3.  Combine PDF
    4.  Built-in AI Assistant
    5.  PDF OCR
    6.  Convert PDF to Word document
    7.  Convert PDF to Excel document
    8.  Create PDF files
    9.  Convert PDF to HTML
    10.  PDF Redaction
    11.  Convert PDF to Text
    12.  Convert PDF to Powerpoint

    Foxit PDF Editor VS PDF-XChange Editor

     
  14. Nitro PDF icon

    Nitro PDF

     71 likes
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    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.

    164 Nitro PDF alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Nitro PDF screenshot 1

    Top Nitro PDF Features

    1.  Edit PDF
    2.  Convert PDF to Excel document
    3.  Text to Speech
    4.  Sign PDF files
    5.  PDF encryption
    6.  OCR
    7.  Scan to PDF
    8.  PDF Redaction
    9.  PDF OCR
    10.  Batch conversion
    11.  Convert PDF to Word document
    12.  Create PDF files

    Nitro PDF VS PDF-XChange Editor

     
  15. Qoppa PDF Studio icon

    Qoppa PDF Studio

     81 likes
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    Create, Convert, Review and Edit PDF Documents on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    Annotate

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Edit PDF
    2.  Sign PDF files
    3.  Scan to PDF
    4.  PDF Redaction
    5.  Convert PDF to Word document
    6.  Create PDF files
    7.  Fill PDF Forms
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Text to Speech
    10.  OCR
    11.  Spell Checking
    12.  Ad-free

    Qoppa PDF Studio VS PDF-XChange Editor

     
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