Currently, it is very difficult to imagine the document flow of any organization without PDF files. Moreover, situations often arise when you need to quickly edit a PDF document. In this guide, we will take a practical look at the best tools suitable for this task.

Converters

If you do not want to spend money on purchasing expensive editors, then we recommend paying attention to online converters from PDF to Word. The advantage of such services is the quick conversion of PDF documents into files DOC format or DOCX, which can then be edited in any text editor, and then save it as PDF again. The only negative is that the converters are not suitable for processing large files, which is why the user may lose several pages. There are also situations with the displacement of symbols and tables after conversion. If you have a small (up to 15 MB) text document without tables and graphic elements, then no distortion or loss will occur. Let's look at editing a PDF document using an online converter pdf2docx.

Step 1. Select a file

Step 3: Editing

So, make the necessary changes and save text file. In our example, a piece of text was removed:

Editors

Almost all PDF editors are paid, but often such programs have a free trial period of use with certain restrictions. If you urgently need to process several large documents without any distortion of tables and graphic elements, then the best solution in this situation would be to download and install a professional PDF editor. In our example, this will be Foxit Advanced PDF Editor.

Step 1. Install the PDF editor

Go to the Foxit Advanced PDF Editor page and click on the link:

Download the installer and run it. Choose Russian language:

We accept the terms of the license agreement:

Specify the installation type ( Ordinary), the folder where the main editor files will be stored, and click Install:

We wait until the installation process is completed, then click on the button Ready:

Choose Free trial in the window that appears:

Step 2: Modify the document in the editor

Already in the program itself we select the option Open to download a PDF document:

Once the PDF file is downloaded, click on the option Edit text In chapter Edit:

If you want to edit images or shapes, then use the option Editing objects:

To save the result, click on File → Save as → Review→ indicate the name of the edited PDF document.

Editing PDF files is easy if you have the right tools. The PDF format is still the best solution for quickly compiling and publishing electronic documents, but the difficulty is that you cannot directly change the contents of the PDF file. To edit content you will need a professional software, which will allow you to adjust the contents of the electronic file. Let's look at five simple options for editing PDF files yourself.

Method 1: Editing with PDFelement

PDFelement combines tools for editing, annotating, converting, protecting and signing documents. It allows you to make changes to text and images without leaving the PDF itself. This is one of the best tools, primarily because of its ease of use: the product's motto is “edit like in Word,” which gives users the ability to easily customize or change document content in a familiar “office” interface.

Main features of the editor:

• Edit text and graphics in PDF files: adding new paragraphs, correcting spelling errors, rearranging pages, cropping or replacing pictures. Everything happens when you click the corresponding button in the editor toolbar.
• Adjust on the go: convenient mobile app allows you to add or edit text in PDF format directly on your smartphone.

• Extended set of functions: “Line Mode” and “Paragraph Mode” create specific templates for editing. When you add new text, it will be formatted according to the selected template.
• Automatic spell checking ensures that typing errors are quickly corrected. If you need to update text (such as a phrase or date), use Find and Replace to make any necessary edits.

How to convert a PDF file?

Use PDFelement to open the file as shown:

1. Select "Edit PDF" (see image above) or click the "Edit" button (see image below) at the top of the navigation bar in the home page interface.

2. Use the cursor to highlight the text or image you want to edit. PDFelement will show you the tools available for this.

3. Add or edit text on the page. Lines and paragraphs will be automatically reordered, or you can adjust the size of each element yourself.

4. Use the options in the object list to add, replace, move, or adjust an image on the page.

PDFelement has two versions of the application: standard and professional. Traditionally, the Pro version is considered more advanced, but for “home use” the standard version of the application will be more than enough.

Software support: Windows / Mac

Cost: Standard $59.95/Pro $99.95 (one-time)

Method 2: Editing with Adobe Acrobat

Everyone knows that the PDF format is the brainchild of Adobe, and the Adobe Acrobat application is the standard editor for working with such files. But working in the application is only possible with permissions paid subscription and is usually used in large companies. But still, let's look at how to edit a document yourself in Acrobat.

1. Select the File tab and click Open. In the interactive window, select the PDF file you want to edit. The application should display the content of the file being adjusted.

2. In the “Tools” tab, select the “Edit PDF” function, click on it so that it becomes active and you can select the PDF file you need to edit.

3. Edit the document: edit the text, check for spelling errors, change the size of elements, etc. Backgrounds, links, titles, and other feature sets are also editable in this mode, giving you virtually no restrictions on your editing options.

Conveniently, if you need to work remotely, then mobile version Adobe will also do an excellent job with all the tasks.

Note: If you agree to pay for a long-term license to use the editor, then the standard version will cost you $12.99 per month. If you just need to view the contents of PDF files, then free version Adobe Reader will fully satisfy your needs, but you won’t be able to edit the document in it.

Software support: Windows/Mac

Cost: Standard $12.99/Pro $14.99 (monthly)

Method 3: Alternative Applications

As an alternative to installed editors, you can also use third-party applications, which are often free and operate through your browser window.

It's worth noting right away that these tools have a limited set of functions compared to other paid editors, but for processing simple PDF files they are a completely workable solution.

PDF editor Sejda Online

If you do not want to download and install any specialized software utility for editing PDF files, then the Sejda application will allow you to edit documents online: change text, digital signatures, add images, shapes, or annotation text to the PDF format.

However, please note that there are some limitations to this online tool:

• on the size of saved files and document storage (personal files are automatically deleted after 5 hours);
• on the volume of the document being processed - the content should not exceed 200 pages or 50 MB;
• The application allows you to process no more than 3 tasks per hour.

All additional services and expansion of the scope of work are available only for a fee.

PDF editor Ableword

Ableword may not be a very popular application among users, but it supports working with documents created in most popular formats, which can not only be opened and saved as PDF, but also converted back from PDF to Word.

Ableword has a clear, familiar interface, very similar to the Word editor. It allows you to reformat images, adjust text, add or change headers and footers, etc. However, AbleWord is compatible with the following file types:

• Microsoft Word® (doc, docx);
• Adobe® PDF (pdf);
• Rich text format (rtf);
• Plain text (txt);
• HTML (HTML, HTM).

It is worth noting that AbleWord is very easy to install and use. Of course, its limited functionality and unknown brand make many users doubt the reliability of the application, but if you do not deal with important documents, then this is a completely good working option.

Method 4: Edit PDF Using a PDF Converter

If you don't know how to work with PDF or you need to do a lot of "text work" without wasting time learning a new application, then you can always turn to the conversion option.

Convert PDF files to the format that suits you so you can work on them more easily software application. The easiest option is to convert text to Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Although in this case, converting the file may lead to disruption of markup, writing styles and text processing (font size and formatting style).

An alternative is to use a specialized PDF converter, such as HIPDF, which can convert PDF files to PowerPoint, Word, CSV, Excel. It is convenient that the application allows you to then convert the formatted document back into PDF format.

Among the disadvantages: the application is not Russified. Currently, the utility only supports English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, which somewhat limits its use.

Question from a user

Hello.

Please tell me a working way to edit a PDF file. I need to correct some text in it, but I just can’t.

The file does not open in Word (more precisely, when I try to open it, hieroglyphs appear), I downloaded a bunch of programs: but everywhere they ask me to pay for the purchase (with all this, it is not clear, after payment - will I be able to edit my document?).

Is there a working free way?

Good day!

Yes, there was and still is a certain difficulty with editing PDF files (and probably will continue to be for a long time). Especially if we are talking about very large files (when opened on weak machines, they simply freeze...).

In general, in this article I will offer a fairly simple and effective method PDF editing (suitable for the vast majority of files).

Note: in this article I deliberately do not include any online services (since quite often in PDF document x contains confidential and private information that is highly undesirable to show to strangers!).

What you need

1) File (PDF format), which needs to be edited. If you are faced with such a problem, then you probably have it...

2) Office suite Libbre Office.

This is a free and very powerful office suite. In some of its capabilities and functions it surpasses Microsoft Office! In particular, if we talk about our topic, it has a Draw program in its arsenal, which can easily and quickly edit most PDFs (even those that Word refuses to open)!

Another important point!

PDF files can be different(I now mean not the number of sheets or topics, but the structure of the file...). There are PDF files with text, and some with scanned sheets or photographs (essentially, they are a collection of pictures arranged in order).

Editing example

2) Next, specify your file (usually, after 2-3 seconds, the file will be imported into the Draw program and automatically opened). Please note that after opening the document, you can immediately place the cursor in the desired location and edit the text.

Note: I specifically took a file with a table for the example (as a rule, they are more difficult to edit than just text).

3) If you need to not only edit a block of text, but also add another one, then:

Let's start editing a line in the table (example) / Clickable (large screen)

4) To clearly show how I changed the text, I decided to place two sections of the document on one screen (see example below). Moreover, I also highlighted the added text “site” in yellow so that it catches the eye...

5) After you finish editing the document, go to the menu "File" and select "Export to PDF" . So to speak, where we started is where we go...

Note: in addition to PDF, the document can be saved in other formats: GIF, ODF, HTML, TIFF, etc.

File - export to PDF / Libre Office Draw

Next, in most cases, it is enough to immediately press the button "Export"(without changing any settings). After that, all you have to do is give the file a name and indicate the folder where it will be saved.

6) As a test, I opened the resulting file in Adobe Reader: the document looked the same as before, only one part of it was highlighted in “yellow” (which I edited, see example below).

In general, the problem was solved...

Alternative option

If you have a simple text document in PDF (without any tables, figures, diagrams), then in most cases ordinary Word (which, moreover, is installed on most users, unlike Libre) will “handle” it Office).

Note: some users, by the way, do not realize that Word is capable of opening many PDF files and even allowing them to be saved in DOC/DOCX format.

How to edit a PDF file in Word (valid for Word 2016, 2019):

1) first we find required file PDF and open it in Word (see example below).

2) Next, agree to the warning from Word (that it is going to convert your PDF). I note that large PDF files may take a significant amount of time (especially if your PC does not have great performance).

3) Afterwards, you can start editing. As an example, I formatted the text and added a note about the site address (example in the screenshot below).

I note that some Word files It opens very badly: all the markings are gone, the text is shifted, instead of signs there are some stripes. Therefore, the method is relevant only for “simple” documents.

In general, it's ready! The file has been edited...

Are there any other editing methods that work? (without online services)

Well, that's all I have for now. Good luck!

Edit PDF files online
free anywhere

How to edit a PDF file

To upload, drag the file into the box above. You can also upload the document from your computer or the cloud.

This is how the universal PDF editor works. On the left you see page thumbnails. Select the one you want to edit. Above the page in preview mode, you need to select the desired action. Additional actions are also available there (cancel, revert, increase). To change the color or font, open the Options menu.

Edit PDF documents online

To edit an Adobe PDF file, you don't need to download or install anything. Just use PDF2Go online studio - it's free!

Forget about malware and viruses, don't forget HDD. Edit a PDF document online and download the finished file!

Why do you need a PDF editor?

Want to add markups to your PDF? Highlight the most important part or main paragraphs? I'll probably have to print the file...

But no! With PDF2Go, you can draw on a PDF, add images and watermarks, and trim and copy parts of the document.

Edit with us - it's safe

Don't worry about safety! All files uploaded to PDF2Go are processed automatically. Only you have access to the contents of the file.

All ownership rights in the PDF file remain with you.

If you have any questions, please read the Privacy Policy.

Can a PDF file be edited?

Certainly! PDF2Go allows you to edit any PDF files - with tables, images, text.

Documentation:

Edit PDF files anywhere you want

You don't need a computer to edit PDF documents. The name PDF2Go speaks for itself. All you need is a reliable network connection.

PDF2Go works on smartphones, tablets, computers and laptops with browsers such as Chrome, Opera, Safari, Firefox and more!

Over the two decades of its existence, the cross-platform PDF file format has transformed from an unknown pioneer into a prominent party figure in electronic document management. Why? PDF is comprehensive! You can cram text, vector/raster graphics, multimedia content, interactive links, JavaScript scripts, and 3D modeling objects into it.

Even though most of us do not use the full power of PDF to its fullest, we all have to deal with this universal file format from time to time. Therefore, I suggest you read and keep in reserve a cheat sheet with quick recipes for working with PDF on any device with access to the Internet.

How to Create a PDF Without Adobe Acrobat

Adobe has been developing a specialized program for creating PDF files, Adobe Acrobat, for many years. This extremely functional solution costs a lot of money and takes up a fair amount of space on the hard drive. If you don't need to create PDF files of mind-boggling complexity and are focused on regular document workflow, it's better to get acquainted with simpler tools.

For example, Chrome browser can generate PDF files from any web page you open. To do this, you just need to select “Print” in the browser menu (or press the key combination Ctrl + P). In the window that opens, go to the “Printer” submenu and click on the “Save as PDF” option. You will be prompted to set the page orientation, margin size, and unsave headers and footers.

Window for saving a PDF file in Chrome

Let me remind you that Google's web browser can open a variety of file types. For example, graphic images. Thus, you can upload a picture to Chrome and quickly save it as a PDF for the secretary of a successful organization that does not accept any other file types.

You may not have noticed, but Google Docs, as well as its competitor, the Microsoft Office suite of office utilities, can save the results of your work directly to PDF.

Window for saving a PDF file in Google Docs

I can advise users of other popular browsers to look for extensions designed to save PDF files. For example, Firefox fans should pay attention to the . Similar to Chrome, it allows you to save PDF files based on an open website in a couple of mouse clicks.

Fans of the Windows environment have probably heard about the so-called virtual printers - special utilities, providing the creation of PDF files from any programs installed on the system. For example, it is distributed free of charge and boasts good functionality.

How to quickly create PDF on mobile

Many office suites for mobile Android platforms have a built-in tool for saving files in PDF format. For example, a well-known one easily copes with this task.

Window for saving a PDF file in Kingsoft Office

If you do not have an office package installed and downloading it is difficult, a web service will come to the rescue. The web tool can convert message text, links to Internet pages and attached files into PDF format. To do this, send a message to [email protected] , write the text, provide a link or attach Word document, Excel or PowerPoint, and after a while the service will send you a response message containing the processed PDF file.

How to convert PDF to another format

If you want to make a text document from a PDF file, the easiest way is to use the services. This powerful online file format converter can also save PDF to TXT or DOC. Upload your PDF file via the web interface to the service server and receive a link to the result by email.

How to translate PDF from an unknown language

Got a contract in Zulu? No problem! will be able to digest for you a language so far from understanding. And yes, there is no need to retype the text from the sent PDF document: you can upload the file directly and as a result receive a finished translation.

How to edit a PDF document online

If you need to cover up a number on the invoice, highlight a fragment of an additional agreement for approval by a lawyer, add your comments or attach a seal - feel free to go to.

PDF editing at pdfzen.com

The web service has an easy, beautiful interface and will help you cope with simple editing of PDF documents.

How to extract text from scanned PDF online

A huge number of office workers are sincerely tormented by the question: why is it possible to highlight text in some PDF files, but not in others? I’ll leave the question without a direct answer, I’ll just point out a little-known Google Drive function.

Go to your cloud drive, click on the settings gear, select “Download Settings” and pay attention to the second option.

Activating Google's OCR engine

The proprietary OCR engine from Good Corporation is responsible for converting text from PDF files and images. All naughty PDF documents are subject to this setting.

How to Merge Multiple PDFs

On the Internet you can find many services that allow you to combine several PDF files into one. But I like . How? Preview of downloaded files and the ability to shuffle them in a free order.

Merging multiple PDF files with PDF Joiner

Moreover, everything was done in a simple and visual form. Using the web tool, it will be easy for you to bind up to 20 documents related to one contract, for example.

How to remove restrictions from a PDF file

PDF's system of restrictions on copying text, making changes, and printing is actually very easy to get around. The Internet is teeming with highly targeted services that remove such prohibitions from PDF documents. For example, I will advise. The web-based tool removes restrictions from PDFs located both on your computer and in popular cloud storage Dropbox and Google Drive.

How to remove protection from a PDF file

A more complicated situation arises if the creator of the PDF file has set a password to open the file. This protection is encrypted, and to bypass it you must install special programs. The trouble is that with the proper complexity of the password, the process of selecting it (and this is exactly how the unlocking mechanism works) can take a huge amount of time. It may well happen that the game will not be worth the candle. But if you are full of confidence in your abilities (sure that the password uses only numbers or consists of three or four characters, for example), try.

How to fill out a PDF form online

If you need to fill out an application, declaration or report provided in PDF form, do not hesitate to contact .

PDFfiller's user-friendly interface makes it easy to fill out PDF forms

The web service converts your file into an image, allows you to print text over it, and then displays the result of combining the two layers.

How to add a handwritten signature and your photo to a PDF

Does your partner require documentation sent to you to be certified by a handwritten signature? will satisfy his desire with a minimum of your effort.

Plus, the web tool allows you to embed any photo, such as your selfie, into a document.

How to extract individual pages from PDF

If your potential client does not want to see the entire multi-volume commercial proposal, send him only specific sheets. For these purposes, it looks like an ideal option. It is enough to specify the range(s) of pages to be cut, and the web service will save the specified pages into separate files or combine them into a smaller extract compared to the original.

How to protect a PDF with a password

Do you want to be sure that the PDF will not be read by an unauthorized person? Protect your document with a password on .

PDF Protect! contains a number of useful settings

The web service offers you to select the type of encryption, set a password to open the file, and limit access to some PDF functions.

In this article, I focused specifically on network resources that facilitate certain manipulations with PDF documents. Every service offered has online competitors. If you know any good alternatives, please post them in the comments.