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There’s more to Portable Document Format manipulation than Adobe Acrobat.
There’s no getting away from it, Adobe Acrobat is a very good piece of software. But it’s far from the only kid on the block. There are some great alternative PDF converters and readers available, that can be had cheaper, or even free.
From batch conversions, to advanced form editing and recognition technology, our Top 5 alternative PDF converters and readers have something for everyone.
As always, if you use a program that you love and we’ve not featured, please let us know in the comments section below.
Enjoy!
Nitro PDF Reader
Available in 32 and 64-bit versions, with Nitro PDF Reader you can create PDF files from over 300 different formats. Accessed via an intuitive user interface with Microsoft Office-style ribbon frame, the program offers a solid range of powerful features, which exceed those found in your standard PDF reader. These features include the ability to comment, review, and collaborate across all your work; fill and save PDF forms; and extract text and images. Nitro PDF Reader also has support for QuickSign, to electronically sign and return your documents in seconds. Overall, Nitro PDF Reader is a great application that covers all main PDF bases, and you can create PDFs from nearly any Windows application.