A PDF editor is software that enables you to read, edit, sign and manage PDF files on Windows and macOS, with perpetual licences or subscription. It allows annotation, text editing, digital signatures, OCR and conversion to other formats.
For students, freelancers, businesses and individuals, a PDF programme is essential for managing files with this extension in the best possible way, without encountering the security risks that free online PDF editors can sometimes present.
What does a PDF editor include?
When you purchase a PDF editing programme, you will have access to the following features (these may differ depending on the software chosen — remember to check the details on the specific product pages):
- Viewing and annotation – reading PDF files with zoom, text search, bookmarks and tools to highlight and annotate passages in the document
- Editing and rewriting – adding, deleting and reordering pages
- Digital signature and security – sign documents with a digital certificate and protect them with passwords and AES-256 encryption
- Conversion and export – convert PDFs to other formats or vice versa
- Multilingual OCR – optical character recognition for scanned PDFs
When you purchase a PDF editor licence from PrimeLicense, you will receive a digital key for software activation via e-mail, detailed instructions and complimentary technical support.
Our PDF editor range
Below you will find the complete range of PDF editing software available for purchase on PrimeLicense.
| PDF editor |
Compatibility |
Licence type |
| Abbyy FineReader 16 Standard |
macOS |
Subscription (annual) |
| Adobe Acrobat Pro 2019, Acrobat Pro 2020, Acrobat DC Pro, AI Assistant for Acrobat (included in annual plan or available for separate purchase) |
Windows/macOS |
Perpetual/Subscription |
| Ashampoo PDF Pro 3, PDF Pro 4, PDF Pro 5 |
Windows |
Perpetual |
| Nitro PDF Pro 10 |
Windows |
Perpetual |
| Nuance PDF Power Advanced |
Windows |
Perpetual |
| Movavi PDFChef |
macOS |
Perpetual |
Remember to verify activation conditions on specific product pages, carefully checking compatibility with your operating system and licence type (perpetual or subscription): not all Adobe PDF editors are compatible with macOS. If you are looking for a PDF programme that works on your Mac, take a look at the Acrobat DC Pro subscription plan or Movavi's PDFChef.
Which PDF editor should you choose? Quick opinion
The choice of a PDF editor depends on your priorities: budget, compatible platform, frequency of use and complexity of operations to be performed. Using the table below you will be able to immediately discover which one suits your needs.
| User type |
Recommended software |
Why |
| Occasional (basic reading and annotation) |
Ashampoo PDF Pro |
Entry-level solutions ideal for those who need to annotate, extract text or sign documents occasionally |
| Professionals |
Adobe Acrobat DC Pro, Acrobat Pro 2020 |
Industry standard, chosen by graphic designers, lawyers and notary offices thanks to advanced OCR and qualified digital signature |
| Advanced editing on a tight budget |
Nitro PDF Pro 10 |
Popular among SMEs and legal firms, editing capabilities comparable to Adobe at a lower price |
| Mac users |
Movavi PDFChef |
Compatibility with macOS |
| Professional OCR |
Abbyy FineReader 16 Standard |
Excellent in multilingual optical character recognition with certified 99% accuracy |
Why purchase a PDF editor licence from PrimeLicense?
When you purchase a PDF editing licence from PrimeLicense, you will have the assurance of trusting a genuine reseller, part of the Adobe Certified Resellers: your guarantee that every licence is authentic.
When you purchase a PDF editor from PrimeLicense you are not just obtaining software — the benefits are numerous:
- Discounts up to 70% – advantageous prices for any type of Adobe, Nitro, Movavi licence
- Immediate delivery – the licence arrives via e-mail within minutes of purchase, with activation instructions
- Eco-friendly and green – all licences are digital, zero packaging, zero physical shipments, zero CO2 emissions from transport
- Post-sales support – you can contact us at any time for assistance with the product you have received
- Thousands of reviews – positive ratings verified on aggregators such as Trustpilot and Trusted Shops confirm customer satisfaction with the service offered
Customer guarantee
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