Xodo

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Country: Canada (CA)
Founded: 2013
Developer: Xodo, Inc.
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux

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PDF Tools

Overview

Xodo is a cross-platform PDF reader, editor, and annotator that supports viewing, editing, signing, converting, and collaborating on PDF documents. It targets professionals and teams needing consistent access across devices for tasks like annotation, redaction, and file management.¹²³

Key Features

Cross-platform access - Seamless switching between Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux without losing work.¹
Annotation and markup - Highlight, underline, add comments, draw, and write in margins on PDFs, including scanned documents.²⁴
PDF editing - Add, delete, rearrange pages, edit text and images, merge documents.⁵
File conversion - Convert PDFs to formats like XLSX and handle tables for Excel compatibility.¹
Redaction and signing - Redact sensitive information and digitally sign documents.¹
Compression and viewing modes - Compress PDFs and switch between horizontal/vertical scroll, reading mode for smooth viewing.²
Search and stylus support - Fast word search and stylus annotation, compatible with devices like Samsung Note.²

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic reading, annotation, editing, viewing modes, no ads.²⁸
Document Suite	Paid (affordable, team discounts)	Advanced features like cross-platform usage, conversion, redaction for teams.¹

Platforms & Requirements

Xodo runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux with seamless cross-device syncing. Mobile apps support stylus input and fast rendering; desktop versions handle large files. Some users report performance issues and outdated interface on certain platforms.¹³⁴

Integrations & Ecosystem

Cloud storage syncing
PDF import/export
XLSX conversion
Samsung Note integration
API access for teams
Document sharing and collaboration

Alternatives

App	Difference
Adobe Acrobat	More comprehensive enterprise features but higher cost and complexity than Xodo's lightweight approach.³
Foxit PDF Editor	Stronger focus on advanced security but less emphasis on free mobile cross-platform access.⁷
Smallpdf	Web-first with simpler tools, lacks Xodo's native desktop and Linux support.¹
PDFelement	Better text editing capabilities but fewer free annotation options compared to Xodo.⁵

Reputation

Xodo receives praise for its intuitive interface, extensive free features, fast performance, and cross-platform reliability, making it suitable for professionals handling PDFs on the go.²³⁴ Users highlight strong annotation tools and ease of use for reading, editing, and signing. Criticisms include an outdated interface, performance lags with large files, limited text editing, and some compatibility issues.¹³⁵

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