PyPDF2 AlternativesPDF Editors and other similar apps like PyPDF2

PyPDF2 is described as '- A utility to read and write pdfs with Python' and is a PDF Editor in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to PyPDF2 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best PyPDF2 alternative is PDF24 Creator, which is free. Other great apps like PyPDF2 are PDFsam, Adobe Acrobat DC, Master PDF Editor and PDFCreator.

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  1. 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 PyPDF2

     

    • PDF24 Creator is the most popular Windows alternative to PyPDF2.

    • PDF24 Creator is the most popular free alternative to PyPDF2.

    • PDF24 Creator is Free and ProprietaryPyPDF2 is Free and Open Source
    • PDF24 Creator is LightweightPyPDF2 is not according to our users
  2. PDFsam icon

    PDFsam

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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 PyPDF2

     

    • PDFsam is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to PyPDF2.

    • PDFsam is the most popular Open Source alternative to PyPDF2.

    • PDFsam is Freemium and Open SourcePyPDF2 is Free and Open Source
    • PDFsam is LightweightPyPDF2 is not according to our users
  4. Adobe Acrobat DC icon

    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.

    283 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Adobe Acrobat DC screenshot 1

    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 PyPDF2

     

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular Web-based alternative to PyPDF2.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular commercial alternative to PyPDF2.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is Paid and ProprietaryPyPDF2 is Free and Open Source
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  6. Master PDF Editor icon

    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...

    127 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 PyPDF2

     
  7. PDFCreator icon

    PDFCreator

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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 PyPDF2

     
  8. PDFTK Builder icon

    PDFTK Builder

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    PDFTK Builder is a free graphical interface to for PDFtk, making it much easier to use. It is a easy to use tool to collate (merge), split, encrypt, decrypt, stamp and rotate (only 90°, 180° or 270°) pdf documents.

    84 PDFTK Builder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PDFTK Builder screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (3.10.0) is from July 2018.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Split and merge PDF files
    2.  Password protection
    3.  Combine PDF
    4.  Portable
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Split PDF files
    9.  PDF encryption
    10.  Create PDF files
    11.  Reorder pages

    PDFTK Builder VS PyPDF2

     
  10. KDAN PDF Reader icon

    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.

    245 KDAN PDF Reader alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Your All-in-One PDF Editor

    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 VS PyPDF2

     

    • KDAN PDF Reader is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to PyPDF2.

    • KDAN PDF Reader is Freemium and ProprietaryPyPDF2 is Free and Open Source
    • KDAN PDF Reader is Privacy focusedPyPDF2 is not according to our users
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    PDF24 Tools

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    The Swiss Army Knife for PDFs.

    138 PDF24 Tools alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Overview of all tools (July 2019)

    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 VS PyPDF2

     
  12. PDF-Shuffler icon

    PDF-Shuffler

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    Merge, split, rotate, crop and rearrange pdf documents and their pages using an interactive and intuitive graphical interface.

    84 PDF-Shuffler alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    PDF-Shuffler screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last update is from November 2018.

    PDF-Shuffler Features

    1.  Combine PDF
    2.  Split PDF files
    3.  Split and merge PDF files
    4.  Crop PDF
    5.  Rotate pages
    6.  GPLv3
    7.  Sort pages
    8.  Gtk

    PDF-Shuffler VS PyPDF2

     
  13. PrintOnly icon

    PrintOnly

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    PrintOnly is a Windows software tool that restricts documents (PDF, Image, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more) to be printed only by physical USB printers and cannot be viewed or edited.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PrintOnly

    PrintOnly Features

    PrintOnly VS PyPDF2

     
  14. PDF Chain icon

    PDF Chain

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    PDF Chain is a graphical user interface for PDFtk. The GUI supports all common features of the command line tool in a comfortable way.

    61 PDF Chain alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Concatenate Simple
    Discontinued

    The latest version (0.4.4.2) is from December 2015.

    PDF Chain Features

    1.  Combine PDF
    2.  Create PDF files

    PDF Chain VS PyPDF2

     
  15. PDF Candy icon

    PDF Candy

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    PDF Candy is an online PDF toolset of 47 services for successful processing of PDF files. The service is free for single-file operations and does not require an account. A desktop application is also offered,

    151 PDF Candy alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Web application environment; not all functions displayed.

    PDF Candy Features

    1.  Fill PDF Forms
    2.  Combine PDF
    3.  Split PDF files
    4.  Text Highlighting
    5.  Convert PDF to Word document
    6.  Highlighter
    7.  Export to PDF
    8.  JPG to PDF Conversion
    9.  Reduce size
    10.  Convert Word documents to PDF

    PDF Candy VS PyPDF2

     
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