PDF Expert
PDF reader and editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad with annotation tools
- #6 of 11 in best PDF editors
- Subscription
- macOSiOS, iPadOS
Ranked 6 of 11 in best PDF editors
A PDF reader and editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad, with Apple Pencil annotation on iPad and one account across Apple devices. It is Apple-only, and the AI assistant sits in the paid Premium plan, so Adobe Acrobat covers more systems.
Best for Apple users who annotate, sign and fill PDFs
About PDF Expert
PDF Expert reads, annotates, edits and signs PDF files on Mac, iPhone and iPad. Text recognition is available on the Mac, and iPad users can annotate with Apple Pencil. The app also fills out PDF forms and has reading layouts for long documents.
One account works across Apple devices. The app is a free download, and the Premium plan adds the PDF Copilot assistant and other Premium features, billed yearly. It suits Apple users who edit PDFs often. The app is Apple-only, so it does not run on Windows or Android, and Adobe Acrobat covers the same work on more systems.
Key features
- PDF annotation
- Form filling
- Signing
- Text recognition
- PDF Copilot assistant
- Reading layouts
Strengths
- Apple Pencil annotation and signing on iPad
- One account across Apple devices
Limits
- Apple devices only
- Premium features need a paid plan
Where PDF Expert ranks
How PDF Expert compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Free plan | Pricing model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#4 Smallpdf | 86.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebiOSAndroid | Free plan | Freemium |
#5 Sejda | 85.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebWindowsmacOSLinux | Forever free, limited use | Freemium |
| #6PDF Expert | 84.5 | Subscription | macOSiOS, iPadOS | Free download; Premium paid | Premium subscription, billed yearly |
#7 iLovePDF | 81.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroid | Free tier with limited processing | Freemium, Premium monthly or yearly |
#8 PDFgear | 80.5 | Free | WindowsmacOSiOSWeb | Free software and free online tools | Free |
The full comparison table for best PDF editors has all 11 products.
Alternatives to PDF Expert
All 10 alternatives
Adobe AcrobatHas a free option; also runs on Windows, Android, Web.
PDF-XChange EditorHas a free option; also runs on Windows.
Foxit PDF EditorAlso runs on Windows.- SmallpdfHas a free option; also runs on Web, Android.
- SejdaHas a free option; also runs on Web, Windows, Linux.
- iLovePDFHas a free option; also runs on Web, Windows, Android.
Questions about PDF Expert
- Is PDF Expert free?
- PDF Expert is a paid product (subscription). Free download; Premium plans billed yearly.
- Is PDF Expert open source?
- No. PDF Expert is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does PDF Expert support?
- PDF Expert is available on: macOS, iOS, iPadOS.
- What is PDF Expert best for?
- Apple users who annotate, sign and fill PDFs. In our ranking of PDF editors it is number 6 of 11 with a score of 84.5.
- What are the best alternatives to PDF Expert?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Adobe Acrobat, PDF-XChange Editor, Foxit PDF Editor, Smallpdf.
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