I recently switched from Mac OS to Fedora Workstation 42 and as an academic, I need a reliable PDF editor that can handle files created in Adobe and vice versa. I'm looking for features like annotating, adding comments, creating PDFs from multiple files, extracting pages from existing PDFs, signing PDFs, and reading/marking up EPUBs. I'm willing to pay a reasonable amount, but I'm trying to avoid pricey options like Qoppa Studio, which I believe costs around $150. What PDF editor would you recommend for my needs and why?
4 Answers
PDFs are a standard format, not just an Adobe thing, so you should be able to find an editor that works well. Just make sure it supports the features you need, as not all editors handle annotations the same way.
You might want to check out MasterPDF Editor. They have a free version available at code-industry.net and you can also get it as a Flatpak from Flathub. The paid version is about $80, which is more budget-friendly than some others.
I’m a big fan of Nitro PDF! Even though I don’t use Mac OS, it has everything you listed and more. It’s a bit pricey, but I think it’s worth the investment since I have it on all my devices.
You can do most of your needs with the poppler tools available via the command line. Also, try using LibreOffice Draw or Foxit PDF for signing and editing. If you're open to paying a bit, MasterPDF Editor could be a solid choice, and there's a free version with a watermark too.
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