Addressing the dilemma, Adobe created Adobe Acrobat. Simply open your PDF file in Acrobat and start editing! Then it neatly wraps it all up for you. But it does need payment after your 7-day trial ends. What if you don’t want to go premium? What if you want even a simpler solution? Here are a few alternatives to edit PDF without Acrobat!
MS Paint 3D
For Windows users, look no further than the built-in, good old MS Paint! What used to be a fun masterpiece art app as a kid can now be your professional savior! This Paint 3D? Yes! Paint 3D offers a wide range of tools, such as Magic Select. For example, if you have to add in your signature to a PDF, Instead of scribbling like this: Or adding an image that blocks the rest of the text like this: You can use the Magic select to add your e-signature or image onto your PDF file or even switch texts around effortlessly and seamlessly!
Google Docs
For lengthier text edits, Google Docs is another solution for easy editing. You can open the PDF in document form and get started!
Click on “File > Open” select the PDF from your Google Drive, or, “upload” it from your desktop.
Now you should be able to edit, add comments, images, and make any adjustments you want.
Online PDF converters
If you are in a hurry or working on your phone, or simply do not have Google Docs, here are a few online converters instead. But make sure your PDF does not contain sensitive or confidential material.
Sejda
SodaPDF
PDFescape
DocFly
Is It Safe to Edit My Pdfs Using These Acrobat Alternatives?
Google Docs is the safest bet when it comes to editing classified PDFs as it does not use any external agents. While the online PDF converter tools do claim to be secure, it is best to use it with discretion. Also, in case if your pdf is password-protected, here’s how you can remove passwords from your PDFs.
Are These Free Alternatives?
The methods suggested above do not have hidden charges and you don’t have to pay to use any of these tools or download them onto your computer.
Do These Have a Watermark?
The websites and methods suggested above do not have a watermark.
Do I Need to Download Any Applications?
The tools suggested above are all online/offline tools and do not require downloads.