An Easier Way to Edit PDFs Online for Free

PDFs can be a pain to edit if you don’t have the right tools. They can be large and cumbersome to work with, which can make editing them a time-consuming task. Fortunately, there’s an easier way t...
An Easier Way to Edit PDFs Online for Free
Written by Brian Wallace
  • PDFs can be a pain to edit if you don’t have the right tools. They can be large and cumbersome to work with, which can make editing them a time-consuming task. Fortunately, there’s an easier way to do this—and it’s free! With online PDF editors, you can edit PDFs without having to install any software or use any complicated commands. Here are four of the best online PDF editors that you can use today: 1. Adobe Acrobat Reader, 2. PDF.Live, 3. Apple’s Preview, and 4. Canva

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Adobe Reader is a free download that can be used to open, view, and print PDFs. It can also be used to make light edits to PDFs, although this feature is limited compared to other options. Adobe Reader supports document properties such as fonts, colors, and annotations, but it does not support embedded files or forms.

    PDF.Live Cloud-Based Editor

    Another option is PDF.Live, a web-based PDF editing and conversion tool. They offer limited free tasks every day, and then a subscription-based model for regular edits. The advantage of using a tool like PDF.Live is that you don’t need to download and install software. It works across many devices, including Windows PC and Mac.

    Apple Preview to Edit PDFs

    Today’s Apple laptop and desktop computers come with a program called Preview that’s easy for viewing, printing and making edits to PDFs. Preview’s PDF editor is best used for proofreading-type edits, annotations and markups.

    Canva to Create and Edit PDFs

    For creating PDF documents from scratch and then making edits, Canva is a go-to tool for creating logos, business cards, fliers, invitations, ebooks and more. It offers a number of features for free, and then a monthly plan for professionals and teams. They offer special pricing for teachers and schools.

    Editing PDFs on a Mobile Device

    For many people, editing PDFs on their desktop or laptop computers is the preferred way to go. But what about when you’re on the go and want to edit a PDF? Well, there are a few options for you.

    One option is to use a mobile app. There are several available, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Some allow you to edit PDFs from your phone or tablet, while others require you to upload the PDF first and then edit it.

    ●  Get Adobe Acrobat Reader from Google Play

    ●  Get PDF Editor for iPad and iPhones

    Another option is to use a website that offers free online editing of PDFs. Many of these websites offer features that paid apps don’t, such as support for drag-and-drop editing and annotation tools. However, some websites have been known to have issues with security and stability, so be sure to read reviews before using them.

    The best option may be somewhere in between these two extremes: a website that allows free online editing but also offers paid subscriptions that give you extra features (like password protection). This type of website, including PDF.Live, will offer the most flexibility and power for editing PDFs, while still being easy enough for anyone to use.

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