The best PDF Editors for Windows
We installed each app on a clean Windows PC and checked install size, interface, file compatibility and support status. The order follows GramFile editor and user ratings.
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Nitro PDF Pro
Full-featured PDF editor with OCR, e-signing, and Office conversion tools.
Nitro PDF Pro earns its price if you’re editing, converting, or signing PDFs as part of your actual job. It’s not trying to be a lightweight reader, and if that’s all you need, it’s overkill. Where it wins against the bigger names is licensing flexibility and an interface th… Read full review
Download Nitro PDF Pro- Real PDF-to-Word and Excel conversion
- Built-in OCR with recent accuracy upgrade
- Native e-signing, no third-party service
- True redaction, not just visual covering
- Flatter learning curve than Acrobat
- MSI deployment for business rollouts
- No permanent free version
- Can lag on large or complex PDFs
- 32-bit Windows no longer supported
All listed PDF Editors
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Nitro PDF Pro 26.2.5.1
Full-featured PDF editor with OCR, e-signing, and Office conversion tools.
How we test PDF Editors
Every app goes through the same four steps, and we re-check it whenever a new version ships or Microsoft changes its support dates.
Source the installer
Taken from the official developer or a GramFile-verified mirror, never third-party uploads.
Scan for threats
Checked with multiple engines, including VirusTotal, for malware, adware and bundleware.
Test the install
Installed on Windows 11 and 10.
Publishing
Listed with accurate version info, system requirements, file size, and technical info.