Product Reviews for PDF-XChange Editor

After using Adobe products, it was a challenge to transition immediately. I have not gotten through a lot of the application and find it is fantastic. It just takes time to figure it out. If I had some short videos or documents on how to do operations that are the top 20 things, that might help. It is easier to develop new habits than to break old ones.

I recently purchased a license for PDF-Exchange Editor Plus for use in converting and publishing documents and forms to our website. I have been using another, popular PDF editor for several years, so I am familiar with the standard and a few of the specialized features used to create and edit PDF files.

Let's start with the positives:
Cost is a big driver if you are not funded by a corporate account. PDF-Exchange is very affordable. The program is feature rich. Converting documents, applying OCR, and cleaning up files is a breeze and works great. Converted files have opened without issue in every browser and PDF reader I have tried. The Plus version allows the creation of interactive forms which work perfectly. The Plus version also allows for redacting of sensitive data, something only included in the top tier version of the product I was using.

The not as good or confusing things:
There are at least 7 products offered with varying number of features with some called Editor and some called Printer. it appears there are only 2 versions of the software that integrate directly with an addin for Microsoft Office. Not a deal breaker, but when you pay for a Plus version that might be a feature you would think would be included. Make sure you look at the product comparison page before committing to a given version to assure it supports your needs. Lastly, the user interface takes a bit of getting used to if you are converting from the big named product. At first the UI appears a bit higgledy-piggledy and takes some getting used to, but after a bit I became familiar with where most features are located and developed a workflow to improve efficiency. Frankly, the tool ribbons very much resemble the MS Office tool ribbons, so I got used to them rather quickly.

In summary, if you pick the right version for your needs, I think you will find the PDF-Xchange products will meet your every need and provide a premium experience for a budget price. It is fast, accurate, and feature packed.

Great software. A ton of features and easily able to compress huge pdfs

It's easy to work with, it's clear, it can do a lot of things, good price/performance ratio

Extremely powerful and relatively easy to use competitor product to Adobe that is simply too expensive, especially for home use. Literally tons of cool features I have yet to learn... I bought it primarily because my previous affordable tool just wasn't cutting it, and I needed to easily combine pdf documents into one.

I appreciate the price and it being a one purchase rather than monthly. Very appreciated! I love that I can combine documents. This has been a great purchase for me so far. Thanks!

Very pleased with this software. Problem-free PDF'ing. Powerful functionality and easy to navigate - does everything I need.
No need to be commercially exploited by BigTech Adobe.
Highly recommended!

I likke it!

I like all the features of the application. It is difficult to master all but little by little I am learning my way through the application. I should find learning videos, it would help me.

Olen aina käyttänyt PDF XChangea. Se on hieno ohjelma myös karttojen pinta-alojen ja etäisyyksien mittaamiseen toimistokäytössä.

We like PDF-XChange Editor because it is easy to use with a clear and intuitive menu layout, offers a reasonable price point, and provides a flexible upgrade path to the Pro version when additional features are needed. In particular, it would be greatly appreciated if the Pro version could automatically convert Microsoft Word documents containing checkboxes and textboxes into fillable PDF forms simply by importing the document into PDF‑XChange Editor Pro.

Clean interface - powerful application.
If you need an inexpensive but powerful Adobe replacement, this is the one.

Very satisfied!! Update to OCR-function for text recognition has been improved very much in speed. Tnx

I like PDF-Xchange Editor because it has a lot of functionalities. It's easy to work with. And isn't expensive at all.

Ich nutze den PDF-XChange Editor nun seit etwa 2 Wochen und vermisse den vorherigen Acrobat Pro keine Minute. Wenn überhaupt, kann man Adobe ein moderneres Interface zugute halten. Das wars dann aber auch. PDF-XChange Editor Plus hat alle Funktionen, die ich benötige, ist leicht zu bedienen und um Klassen performanter als der überteuerte Abo-Platzhirsch. Der Umstieg ging für mich zügig und leicht, vor allem nachdem ich mir eine eigene Symbolleiste zusammengestellt habe. Was ebenfalls einfach war. Danke.

Pdf Exchange Editor is my preferred pdf program.
I have used it at work, but I am now retired. I therefore decided to buy it for my personal computer.

I am very satisfied with it :-)

I like the PDF-XChange Editor because its very easy to use and the security tools are mandatory in my job.

PDF-XChange is the best PDF software.

First of all, it runs incredibly fast and smoothly, and it can handle PDF merging, splitting, and various kinds of editing easily and quickly.

It is easier to use and faster than other PDF software, and it is an outstanding product that is far ahead of the competition.

I have gradually moved from Acrobat X1 to PDF24 to PDF XChange over the last few years - and PDF XChange is the best of them all - by a loooong way!

Why? Because as you learn to use it bit by bit you discover just how good the tools are and how much better the results are compared to what you have produced in the past.

It just works. As advertised!! In this day and age, I think that is high praise.

The secret is to work into it slowly. Why? Because it gives your muscle memory time to change to the new menus quicker and easier than "Go all-in in one jump".

Thank you.

PDF-XChange is a comprehensive replacement for Adobe Acrobat. It supports the advanced PDF features our non-profit relies upon, such as forms, scripting, and document signing. The company was very responsive to questions, and replied to our request for a discount code promptly and positively. Installation was a breeze, license distribution was seamless for most users, and user experience has been positive to date.

If you are seeking a full-featured Acrobat alternative that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, try PDF-XChange Editor - you will be pleasantly surprised!