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PDF-XChange Editor

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Overview

PDF-XChange Editor is a Windows application for viewing, editing, annotating, and creating PDF documents. It supports advanced features like form filling, digital signatures, OCR, and Bates numbering, targeted at professionals handling PDFs in office, legal, and technical environments. The software stands out with its virtual printer integration for PDF creation from other applications and customizable profiles for printing and editing settings.

Key Features

  • PDF Editing - Edit text, images, and pages directly in PDF files.
  • Annotation Tools - Add comments, highlights, stamps, and drawings to documents.
  • OCR Functionality - Convert scanned images to searchable text.
  • Form Filling - Fill interactive PDF forms and create custom forms.
  • Digital Signatures - Apply and verify digital signatures with certificate support.
  • Virtual Printer - Print to PDF from any Windows application using PDF-XChange printer drivers.
  • Profile Management - Create, save, and switch printing and user interface profiles.
  • Bates Numbering - Add sequential numbering for legal and archival documents.

Pricing

PlanPriceIncludes
Free VersionFreeBasic viewing, annotation, form filling; watermarks on some features.
Plus$65 (one-time)Advanced editing, OCR, no watermarks, priority support.
Pro$99 (one-time)All Plus features plus Bates numbering, archive module, repository integration.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs exclusively on Windows (7, 8, 10, 11; 32-bit and 64-bit). Minimum requirements include 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 100 MB storage. No native support for macOS, Linux, mobile, or web platforms.

Integrations & Ecosystem

  • PDF-XChange Printer drivers for virtual printing
  • Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel)
  • AutoCAD for direct PDF output
  • TeXnicCenter for LaTeX PDF previewing
  • Import/export to DOCX, XLSX, images
  • Command-line API for automation
  • Registry-based profile sharing

Alternatives

AppDifference
Adobe AcrobatMore comprehensive enterprise features but higher cost and subscription model.
Foxit PDF EditorSimilar pricing with cross-platform support including macOS.
Nitro PDF ProStronger Microsoft Office integration but Windows-only.
PDFelementLower price point with mobile apps but fewer advanced tools.

Reputation

PDF-XChange Editor is praised for its feature-rich free version, lightweight performance, and powerful editing tools compared to paid alternatives. Users appreciate the customizable printer profiles and command-line options for automation. Criticisms include a complex interface for beginners and occasional bugs in profile management and settings persistence.

Sources (10)
  1. https://www.pdf-xchange.com/knowledgebase/499-A-short-explanation-about-profiles-in-the-PDF-XChange-Standard-Driver
  2. https://www.pdf-xchange.com/knowledgebase/273-How-do-I-manage-profiles-for-PDF-XChange-Printers
  3. https://www.pdf-xchange.com/knowledgebase/318-I-have-created-a-user-profile-for-PDF-XChange-Editor-and-exported-it-to-a-xces-file-How-do-I-import-these-settings-for-users-on-multiple-machines
  4. https://www.outofworkpoet.com/configuring-pdf-xchange-editor-work-texniccenter
  5. https://downloads.pdf-xchange.com/PDFXS6_MAN.pdf
  6. https://forum.pdf-xchange.com/viewtopic.php?t=10660
  7. https://www.pdf-xchange.com/knowledgebase/498-How-do-I-make-a-PDF-XChange-printer-profile-available-to-all-users-on-a-multi-user-system
  8. https://forum.pdf-xchange.com/viewtopic.php?t=36434
  9. https://forum.pdf-xchange.com/viewtopic.php?t=10282
  10. https://forum.pdf-xchange.com/viewtopic.php?t=33489