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Free trial of low-resource using PDF reader and editor for Windows 7 and up

Free trial of low-resource using PDF reader and editor for Windows 7 and up

Vote: (666 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: Tracker Software

Version: 2.5.322.10

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(666 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Version

Tracker Software

2.5.322.10

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Resource-Light and Fast
  • Many Configuration Settings
  • Adequate Editing Tools

Cons

  • Lacks Technical Support
  • Confusing Editing Functionality
  • Free Version Lacks Document Creation Potential

PDF-XChange Viewer is a small piece of free software designed to let the user read PDFs and make minor edits to them. The functionality of the software is contained in a user interface that is highly intuitive and exceptionally pleasing from an aesthetic standpoint.

Most people who deal with software on a daily basis are aware that it's often difficult to find an acceptable PDF creator. While this free version of the full PDF-XChange Viewer doesn't allow you to actually create new PDFs, it gives you access to essentially all the editing tools found in the full suite. The only noticeably absent premium feature in the free version is the function that removes or adds pages.

Most PDF readers lack any real editing functions, or they're simply too slow to effectively use on a regular basis. Others are unpleasant from an aesthetic point of view, and in many cases, you'll find all of these issues in PDF readers. PDF-XChange Viewer, on the other hand, is completely different from the competition.

One of the first things you'll notice about PDF-XChange Viewer is that moving between pages in a single PDF is seamless and quick. The software contains tools that help you jump between pages in an instant, search for keywords, and use different layouts to view your files. You can customize the toolbars in the software to fit your needs, and you'll be able to configure the software with a number of personalized settings.

Even though this is the free version of the PDF-XChange Viewer software, you'll get almost all the editing functions found in the full version. You can add comments in the margins, insert text boxes for clearer notes, underline any text, attach supplemental files, apply stamps, and much more with this software. Once you've made these edits, you can easily remove them if you decide they aren't necessary. You can also modify any changes without having to remove them entirely.

By hovering the cursor above the different function icons in the software, you can see tooltips that describe the function. Since the technical support for PDF-XChange Viewer is severely lacking, the tooltips feature is quite helpful. The software also includes personalized language options, PDF previews, and a tool that allows you to take a snapshot of your screen. In many ways, PDF-XChange Viewer is significantly ahead of the competition.

The most recent version of PDF-XChange Viewer has received a number of updates and bug fixes. For instance, an issue associated with opening certain files in the XFA format has been repaired. Several behaviors were fixed as well, including one related to lost connections between the file source and the software and another related to right-clicking while adding comments to PDFs. A grammatical error in the message that shows when the software is resumed after temporary suspension has been fixed.

Pros

  • Resource-Light and Fast
  • Many Configuration Settings
  • Adequate Editing Tools

Cons

  • Lacks Technical Support
  • Confusing Editing Functionality
  • Free Version Lacks Document Creation Potential