CONTENT
- 1 Why PDFs are Difficult to Change: Top Reasons
- 2 PDF editing software - the best solution for every need
- 3 Online resources to edit PDFs
- 4 How to edit a PDF file: features of the functions performed when processing a document
- 5 conclusions
Why PDFs are Difficult to Change: Top Reasons
First, it is worth deciding why there are various difficulties when trying to edit such files. The main sources of the problem are the following factors:
- High degree of data protection. PDF was originally created in order to keep the information in its original form and not undergo any changes. Everything is so serious that there is even the possibility of creating an electronic signature to confirm the accuracy of the data.
- Versatility. Another important advantage, as conceived by the developers, was the availability for various operating systems and devices. Windows, Linux, MacOS - on each OS you can freely open and view an existing document. This “versatility” has also become the reason for the complication of the mechanism for making changes.
- Commercial basis. The firm of the creators of the format we are considering is not a charitable foundation, their employees want to receive decent wages for their work. In this regard, most of the legal and convenient tools for editing text and images are paid.
IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW!
Forgery of any documents is a criminal offense. All the methods that we describe below are applicable only for those situations where formatting does not affect various aspects of human life. If you are pursuing other selfish goals, then you are violating the laws of the Russian Federation.
PDF editing software - the best solution for every need
As we have already said, in a number of cases in PDF documents all sorts of changes are required. Previously, almost the only panacea was Abby FineReader, which was equipped with a cumbersome and time-consuming text recognition function. In 2019, help can come from a wide range of tools at various levels. First, we will look at popular and practical programs. They give a better result, despite certain drawbacks.
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
Our rating opens with the most basic solution from the manufacturer itself. The software has very limited functionality. In addition to directly viewing and saving files, it is only capable of making various marks and comments over text and images. Since there are no other useful functions in this editor, it is difficult to call this option ideal.
Tehno.guru editorial estimate: 7,1/10
PDFsam
A relatively new (appeared in 2017) program that allows you to both perform a number of actions in the free version and edit files in the commercial edition. It is worth highlighting options such as grouping, splitting and changing the position of pages in the basic configuration. Also, the undoubted advantage will be the ability to use it both in Windows, and in Linux or MacOS. However, the complex interface and material costs do not allow this development to be highly appreciated.
Tehno.guru editorial estimate: 7,4/10
Nitro PDF Reader
Nice appearance and wide possibilities of converting a document to other formats (JPG, DOC, etc.), as well as support for multi-page mode will be strong arguments in favor of this tool for working with files. Nevertheless, the disadvantages are also significant: the lack of a Russian-language interface; in the basic version, some of the options are not available, and the information is saved only with a "watermark" in the corner of the screen. The cost of the "advanced" package "bites" - about 160 dollars.
Tehno.guru editorial estimate: 7,9/10
PDF-XChange Viewer
A very popular program that allows you to both edit and extract various elements of a file. It has a wide range of additional functions, including a built-in convector. Alas, in the free version, as well as in the previous case, the data is saved only with a "watermark". However, buying a full package will be much more profitable if you are constantly working with PDF.
Tehno.guru editorial estimate: 8,5/10
Sejda PDF
An excellent choice for those who are familiar with the English language (there is no Russification), and also works with a similar format in limited volumes. The budget option will allow you to save 50 MB of data with no more than three actions per day. The range of options available will satisfy the needs of any user, and the interface is straightforward. The paid subscription does not have a high "price tag", which will also appeal to many.
Tehno.guru editorial estimate: 8,7/10
PDF Complete
A professional product designed primarily for large companies and not for private use. PDF Complete can not only modify any information, but also create new files. It does not require a lot of resources to work, which allows you to run the software even on old computers. A lot of points "for" this candidate is added by the high quality of processing and the final result. First of all, I would like to recommend this utility to professionals and serious companies.
Tehno.guru editorial estimate: 9,2/10
Adobe Acrobat Pro
And here is our legal finalist! Undoubtedly, the development of the PDF inventor deserves the most attention. First, you get really high-quality information processing. Secondly, the support service actively fixes all the flaws and quickly corrects them. Thirdly, there are several versions of the product, each of which is finely tuned for specific needs and scope of work.
Tehno.guru editorial estimate: 9,6/10
Note! In addition to the version for computers, Adobe applications are also present in the mobile version - you can always download them from the Play Market (Adnroid) or the App Store (iOS). Of course, the functionality in this case will be much more modest, but a smartphone or tablet is not physically designed for large-scale processing.
Online resources to edit PDFs
In certain situations, the user does not have time to install a full-fledged program and study its features. Well, for such people there is a convenient "alternative" - online services, which provide assistance for free or for a certain fee to all Internet owners in a matter of interest to us. Let's take a look at the most interesting sites in this segment:
| Name | Website address | Key features | Cost of services |
 | https://www.hipdf.com/ru/pdf-editor | Converting, cropping, Union, text editing | RUB 380 per month |
 | https://tools.pdf24.org/ru/edit-pdf | Text processing, adding images | Is free |
 | https://www.paperjet.com | Editing text (specializing in questionnaires) | Free 10 files per month, over $ 5 |
 | https://ru.chromepdf.com | Format text, add images, change page position | Is free |
 | https://www.pdf2go.com/ru/edit-pdf | Editing various information, working with pictures | Free (limited functionality) or 5.5 euros per month |
 | https://pdfcandy.com/ru/ | Converting, cropping, merging, editing any data | Is free |
How to edit a PDF file: features of the functions performed when processing a document
The owner of a tool for performing a similar task has the following questions:
- What can generally be changed in PDF pages?
- How to do the right operation without making any annoying mistakes?
To solve this problem, we propose to consider the most common options for processing information. Without further delay, let's get started!
Editing text
There are three popular ways to do this job. Each of them has its own strengths and weaknesses, but the final choice is always yours.
| Method | Description | How it looks |
| Recognizing graphic elements on a page | The system recognizes graphic symbols and converts them into editable form. Due to the imperfection of the algorithm, the user must independently edit errors and inaccuracies |  |
| Translation of a file into a different format that can be changed (conversion) | A more convenient option. Converts an existing PDF file into a picture (JPG, GIF, etc.) or a document (DOC, XLS, etc.). Subsequently, you can open them and change the part of the text that is required |  |
| Editing information directly in the document | The easiest and most convenient way. It is enough just to select the place that we want to format and make changes. This option is available only in the most powerful and high-quality programs. |  |
Adding new images
Another important point is to add additional images to any of the pages of the file. This option acquired the simplest and most convenient form in Adobe Acrobat Pro, using its example and consider how this is done:
| P / p No. | Description of actions | How it looks |
| 1 | In the upper right corner of the screen, select the "Tools" item, followed by the "Add Image" sub-item |  |
| 2 | We find the drawing we need using the "Explorer" |  |
| 3 | The selected file is inserted into the page with its original size, we change it by holding down the "Shift" key and moving the mouse |  |
| 4 | Paste the modified picture in its proper place |  |
Change the background
Many people need to edit the background on the document. This option is also present in most modern products. As a rule, in the program settings, you just need to find the "Background" or "Change background" button and select the required file.
Gluing and separating multiple elements
Some types of software allow you to combine several separate PDF-files into one or separate them into separate separate parts. These procedures are more sophisticated than the previous ones, so we suggest watching a video from the Internet, where all the actions are described in detail:
Creation of external and internal links
Links to various resources are a basic function in almost all programs we have reviewed. Therefore, it makes no sense to consider this item in detail - the instructions for working with it are in the "manual" attached to the product.
Other additional functions
It is almost impossible to fit all the functionality that allows you to edit PDF files in one article. Modern developments allow working with tabular forms, preparing information for peer review, and batch processing of data. Since every year more and more perfect and convenient versions of the programs appear, sometimes even experienced users are completely unfamiliar with all the additional options and parameters.
conclusions
This brings us to the end of our overview study of the possibilities for editing PDF files. Even now, this process cannot be accomplished with the push of a button or two, but technology is constantly improving, allowing everyone to unleash 100% of the potential of an Adobe Systems invention. Well, we finish here and wish our readers pleasant work with their faithful assistant - a personal computer!
