PDFescape AlternativesPDF Readers & PDF Editors like PDFescape

PDFescape is described as 'Is your free, online PDF reader, editor, form filler, & form designer. Without required downloads or installations! Without watermarks! Without required registration!' and is a PDF Reader in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to PDFescape for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, iPhone and iPad apps. The best PDFescape alternative is PDF-XChange Editor, which is free. Other great apps like PDFescape are PDF24 Creator, Adobe Acrobat DC, Master PDF Editor and PDFCreator.

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  1. PDF-XChange Editor icon
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    PDF-XChange Editor

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    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.

    136 PDF-XChange Editor alternatives
    Version 10 (2024)

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    Viewing PDFs
    Commenting and Annotations
    +3
    Editing PDF files

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  PDF OCR
    3.  Add/remove pages
    4.  Edit PDF
    5.  Portable
    6.  Split PDF files
    7.  Stamps
    8.  Create PDF files
    9.  OCR
    10.  Split and merge PDF files
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Dark Mode
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    PDF-XChange Editor VS PDFescape

    Is PDF-XChange Editor a good alternative to PDFescape?
     

    • PDF-XChange Editor is the most popular Windows alternative to PDFescape.

    • PDF-XChange Editor is the most popular free alternative to PDFescape.

    • PDF-XChange Editor is Freemium and ProprietaryPDFescape is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • PDF-XChange Editor is Customizable and LightweightPDFescape is not according to our users
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    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.

    148 PDF24 Creator alternatives
    Main window

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PDF Creator window
    PDF printer assistant

    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
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  4. Adobe Acrobat DC icon
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    Adobe Acrobat DC

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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.

    282 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives
    Adobe Acrobat DC screenshot 1

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    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
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    Comments about Adobe Acrobat DC as an Alternative to PDFescape
     
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    not enought functions with free version

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    • Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular Web-based & Mac alternative to PDFescape.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular commercial alternative to PDFescape.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is Paid and ProprietaryPDFescape is Freemium and Proprietary
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    PDF Expert

    PDF Expert lets you read and annotate PDF documents, highlight text, make notes and save these changes being compatible with Preview and Adobe Acrobat. Moreover, PDF Expert is the only iPhone application that can fill PDF forms!

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    Master PDF Editor

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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...

    138 Master PDF Editor alternatives
    Master PDF Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Master PDF Editor VS PDFescape

    Is Master PDF Editor a good alternative to PDFescape?
     

    • Master PDF Editor is the most popular Linux alternative to PDFescape.

    • Master PDF Editor is Freemium and ProprietaryPDFescape is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. PDFCreator icon
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    PDFCreator

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    With PDFCreator you can print every printable document to PDF, either within the application or by printing directly from the original document. The extensive but user-friendly settings and automated features help you to make the most of your PDFs.

    99 PDFCreator alternatives
    PDFCreator screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    +1
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    PDFCreator Features

    1.  PDF encryption
    2.  Combine PDF
    3.  Create PDF files
    4.  Convert images to PDF
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  JPG to PDF Conversion
    Bundleware

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

    PDFCreator iconPDFescape Icon

    PDFCreator VS PDFescape

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    • PDFCreator is the most popular Open Source alternative to PDFescape.

    • PDFCreator is Freemium and Open SourcePDFescape is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. Nitro PDF icon
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    Nitro PDF

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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.

    167 Nitro PDF alternatives
    Nitro PDF screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Nitro PDF screenshot 1
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    +1
    Nitro PDF screenshot 3

    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
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    Nitro PDF VS PDFescape

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    • Nitro PDF is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to PDFescape.

    • Nitro PDF is Paid and ProprietaryPDFescape is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Qoppa PDF Studio icon
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    Qoppa PDF Studio

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

    189 Qoppa PDF Studio alternatives
    Annotate

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    Dark Mode
    Add Watermarks
    +7
    Digital Signature

    Top Qoppa PDF Studio 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
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  11. Foxit PDF Editor icon
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    Foxit PDF Editor

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    Foxit PDF Editor is a comprehensive PDF suite with eSign and OCR, optimized for cross-platform editing and cloud integration.

    48 Foxit PDF Editor alternatives
    Foxit PDF Editor screenshot 1

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Foxit PDF Editor screenshot 1
    Foxit PDF Editor screenshot 2
    +6
    Foxit PDF Editor screenshot 3

    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 iconPDFescape Icon

    Foxit PDF Editor VS PDFescape

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    • Foxit PDF Editor is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to PDFescape.

    • Foxit PDF Editor is Paid and ProprietaryPDFescape is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. PDF Expert icon
    PDF Expert icon

    PDF Expert

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    PDF Expert lets you read and annotate PDF documents, highlight text, make notes and save these changes being compatible with Preview and Adobe Acrobat. Moreover, PDF Expert is the only iPhone application that can fill PDF forms!

    109 PDF Expert alternatives
    PDF Expert screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    PDF Expert screenshot 1
    PDF Expert screenshot 2
    +9
    PDF Expert screenshot 3

    Top PDF Expert Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Edit PDF
    3.  Highlighter
    4.  PDF encryption
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  OCR
    7.  Combine PDF
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Fill PDF Forms
    11.  Split PDF files
    12. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
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  13. KDAN PDF Reader icon
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    KDAN PDF Reader

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    KDAN PDF Reader is tailored for a hybrid workplace, providing AI-driven PDF document services to enhance efficiency in cross-device document management and enable seamless workflows across mobile and desktop platforms.

    242 KDAN PDF Reader alternatives
    Your All-in-One PDF Editor

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Edit texts, images, and links on PDFs
    Summarize, analyze, and extract information with AI
    +7
    Convert PDFs to different formats, online or offline

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Scan documents
    2.  Freehand Writing
    3.  Sign PDF files
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  PDF compression
    6.  Combine PDF
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Split PDF files
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Text to Speech
    12.  Works Offline
    KDAN PDF Reader iconPDFescape Icon

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  14. PDF24 Tools icon
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    PDF24 Tools

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    The Swiss Army Knife for PDFs.

    132 PDF24 Tools alternatives
    Overview of all tools (July 2019)

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    PDF Editor file selection window

    PDF24 Tools Features

    1.  Combine PDF
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Create PDF files
    5.  No registration required
    6.  OCR
    7.  Progressive Web App
    PDF24 Tools iconPDFescape Icon

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    PDFedit

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    Free (and open source) editor for manipulating PDF documents. GUI version + commandline interface. Scripting is used to a great extent in editor and almost anything can be scripted, it is possible to create own scripts or plugins.

    88 PDFedit alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    PDFedit screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer updated. Last version, released in May 2014, can be still downloaded from Sourceforge

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