PDF-XChange Editor for Windows

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Key Details of PDF-XChange Editor

Create, view, refine, annotate, and digitally sign PDF files with feature-rich PDF editor.
Last updated on June 24, 2025
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Developer’s Description

By Tracker Software Products

Create, view, refine, annotate, and digitally sign PDF files with feature-rich PDF editor.

Full Page Text Content Editing, Extended OCR options, OCR, Google Drive, One Drive, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Dropbox, Box.com Support, Spellchecker, Expanded XFA forms support, Listen/add audio comments, Add/Edit/Move Bookmarks, View embedded Multimedia support, Significantly improved rendering and page load speed, New Extended Digital Signature Support, PDF Security Support, Add Comments and Annotations, Add & apply Custom Stamps, Direct Content Editing (Paths & Images), Combine PDFs open/closed pdfs, Import Directly from XPS and other support formats, Bates Numbering, Send PDF files via email, Crop/Insert/Delete Pages, Scan Direct to PDF, Compatible with Windows XP and later, Plug-Ins for both MS IE or Firefox Browser's, Fastest Document search, Convert PDF to Power Point, Portfolio Create and Support, 3D annotation, Plug-in, PDF Optimization, Full Java-script engine included, Plug-Ins for both MS IE or Firefox Browser's included, Combine PDFs open/closed pdfs, Import Directly from XPS and other support formats.

PDF-XChange Editor for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: December 12, 2023

Latest update: June 24, 2025

Version: 10.6.0.396

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 11
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 10
Windows 7

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 129,674

Downloads Last Week: 46

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User Reviews

3.8/5

17 User Votes

License is temporary
GamewriterJuly 30, 2016
Pros
Quickly imports pdf files from images and other pdf files.
Cons
The license expired, but when I purchased it they didn't make clear that I was only renting the software.
Summary
Fantastic trial/free-ware
April 9, 2015
Pros
I was looking for a simple PDF editor/writer to blank out certain details that i don't want to share in a PDF. For example, removing social security numbers. This software does this well enough.
Cons
I selected the option to "appear in browser" or something like that. I initially didn't know what this meant. Now this app tries to open when I launch PDFs in my browser and I have been through all of the app settings and can't find a way to disable it. The problem is that it doesn't work for some sites so I can no longer "view pdf" from certain siites
Summary
Does not display most texts.
HolybrideMarch 28, 2015
Pros
It displays some parts correctly, but most texts disappear from the moment I open the PDF.
Cons
Most texts are not displayed. So I cannot use it. Perhaps the developer needs to improve this software.
Summary
Best $55 bucks you will ever spend
francho2September 21, 2014
Pros
Great basic pdf editor. Covers all of our PDF requirements easily and efficiently.
Cons
That I didn't find it earlier! One third the price of Bluebeam which after a month of owning it now wants another 150 or so bucks to upgrade to new version!
Summary
Paper size took a while to figure out but other than that it is a well written program. No PDF printer included but the free Cutepdf printer works well. Very happy with product.
Works nice and extremely good!
SVP777April 10, 2014
Pros
This Editor is new product and I decided to try it because I work with other tracker-software products. These previous are excellent but now I like Editor much more. Very nice UI, very nice and easy to do my works with pdfs. Feature kit are wider than Viewer-kit and I can use my licence key from Viewer. For example, in Editor I like more features for work with document - redaction, signing, header-footer, numbering, OCR, comments import-export, scanning, forms and sending files to e-mail, very fast searching words in huge pdf-folders etc. I'm surprised, price is still enough cheap.
Cons
Waiting for some new features. But no cons for existing.
Summary
Big part in my work is work with pdfs and I can say - today PDF-XChange Editor is the best thing for that. Even you don't want to buy, you can use its many free features and also try non-free features.
Best PDF program around
warmlandpaulApril 8, 2014
Pros
It's fast, loads PDF files quickly, renders really nicely and I love the mark up tools. The OCR feature is great, I especially like the way it can OCR during a scan. Editing the PDF itself. I was blown away when I realized I could edit the PDF itself, not just the annotations. The editing is really nicely done, much more intuitive and easier to use than others I tried. The license allows me to install on both a workstation and a laptop so I can have it with me when on the road - I really like that.
Cons
Not sure if it's a 'con' but I wanted to use the "New Document --> Combine files into a single PDF" feature but it required a license. That would have been nice if it were a 'free' feature.
Summary
This is the best PDF package for the money anywhere. Period. I wanted to use some of the pro features so I shelled out the $43.50 and do not regret it.
Just the product I've been looking for
SteDJApril 7, 2014
Pros
I have tested several alternative PDF viewing tools - and must say the Tracker products are the best ones I've found. The Editor has all the features I need - and even more that I will probably not use - but it's nice that you have the options.
Cons
I can't think of any major drawbacks - maybe some things are not yet exactly the same as in the previous product they had - the Viewer - hence the 4.5 stars. Once those are fixed it will be a truly 5 star product!
Summary
I use the Editor daily and it is really helping me with all my with the multitude of files I have to handle every day! Give it a try people you will not regret it!
My favourite Editor!
jacken14uApril 4, 2014
Pros
Great OCR Content editing works like a charm Reasonably priced for licensed version (around $45) Love the annotaions and the ability to add different colors of tools to the toolbar VERY fast! Great search function (tested with a 2GB, 17500 page file - searched for "a" - Adobe takes 20mins, Foxit + Nitro crash, Editor takes 5mins) There's a lot more that I love, but I won't bore you ;)
Cons
OCR doesn't prodcue editable text. Support staff say this is in the works though. No 3D rendering yet. Installers are on the larger side. No portable version yet.
Summary
I love it! I read a lot of scientific papers and regulary need to search for specific topics, then highlight portions of the text and link notes to those portions. This is extremely easy to do and intuitive, so it makes my days easier! I also like to use different colored notes and highlights, to make things stand out more. In the Viewer, I could setup different styles for each comment, but had to open up the palette to switch colors. I love that, in the Editor, I can place multiple styles of the same tool on the toolbar, then assign each its own unique shortcut - far smoother. Would (and do) highly recommend this over any other. Can't stand Adobe or Nitro - both are clunky and crash constantly. Never used Foxit.
Excellent, this product took me by surprise!
Da_BaSsMaN_CoMeThApril 4, 2014
Pros
Free Version allows direct text editing of text based pdfs no charge. Price for license under $50 USD. licensed feature Redaction worked great Free OCR for PDF created from my scanner, makes my scans searchable - love it
Cons
Can't OCR a scan based pdf to an editable PDF, I contacted the publisher of the software and it is in the works! Cnet download of the installer was full of crappy toolbars and offers, but when U downloaded the installer from Tracker Software's site none of that is included, I've noticed this in other downloads from CNET too, that's too bad.
Summary
I use this product for Sheet music and Bass Tablature, I was surprised at how great this software is can make custom stamps of music notes and markup up sheetmusic scores!!! so easy! I can't until I can scan sheet music and tablature and ocr it so I can directly edit it, but I was told that's coming in a plugin for the Editor, The price I paid for a license was only $43.50 USD and it included a free PDF printer too, which produces PDFs you can then edit with the Editor. Super Bargain for quality product. Can't say that very often these days. Beats adobe hands down.
The best product for PDF!
socrat74April 4, 2014
Pros
Fast, intuitive, easy to use and powerful
Cons
a bit large installer
Summary