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Adobe Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free tool for viewing documents that have been stored in Adobe's Portable Document Format (PDF).

Some of the top features or benefits of Adobe Reader are: Compatibility, Features, Security, User Interface, and Frequent Updates. You can visit the info page to learn more.

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Adobe Reader Alternatives & Competitors

The best Adobe Reader alternatives based on verified products, community votes, reviews and other factors.
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  1. 119

    Sumatra PDF is a slim PDF/DjVu/EPUB/XPS/CHM/CBR/CBZ/MOBI viewer for Windows.

    Key Sumatra PDF features:

    Lightweight Speed Simplicity Portable Version

    /sumatra-pdf-alternatives
  2. 96

    Make your job easier with Adobe Acrobat DC, the trusted PDF creator. Use Acrobat to convert, edit and sign PDF files at your desk or on the go.

    Key Adobe Acrobat DC features:

    Comprehensive Features Cross-Platform Compatibility Cloud Integration Security Features

    /adobe-acrobat-dc-alternatives
  3. PDFmyURL turns any webpage or even complete website into PDF. Use our rest API in PHP, .NET, Ruby, Perl or any other programming language. Or convert webpages or even full websites directly in the browser!

    Key PDF my URL features:

    Ease of Use Customizable Options API Access High-Quality Output

    Try for free freemium

    Try for free
  4. 94

    Foxit Reader is a free and light-weight multi-platform PDF document viewer.

    Key Foxit Reader features:

    Lightweight Feature-Rich Security User-Friendly Interface

    /foxit-reader-alternatives
  5. 106

    MuPDF is a lightweight PDF and XPS viewer.

    Key MuPDF features:

    Lightweight Fast Performance High-Quality Rendering Support for Multiple Formats

    Open Source

    /mupdf-alternatives
  6. 97

    Try easy-to-use PDF tools that keep your documents safe. Work with your important files across all platforms and devices with the ultimate all-in-one document solution. Your productivity lives at Xodo!

    Key Xodo features:

    PDF Editor Merge PDF Edit PDF Text PDF to Word

    paid Free Trial $12.99 / Monthly (Xodo Pro subscription, 1 user, all platforms included)

    /xodo-alternatives
  7. 46

    eXPert PDF Reader is a free to use PDF reader and views for the Windows operating systems.

    Key eXPert PDF Reader features:

    Free to Use Simple Interface Basic Annotation Features Compatibility

    /expert-pdf-reader-alternatives
  8. 45

    Haihaisoft PDF Reader is the name of a free to use PDF reader and printer that is extremely simple to launch.

    Key Haihaisoft PDF Reader features:

    Lightweight Security Free to Use Multiplatform Support

    /haihaisoft-pdf-reader-alternatives
  9. 47

    Edit PDF files with our feature-rich PDF Editor. Download Foxit PDF Editor to convert, sign, scan / OCR & more. A speedy PDF Editor alternative to Adobe Acrobat.

    Key Foxit PhantomPDF features:

    Affordability Comprehensive Features User-Friendly Interface Collaboration Tools

    /foxit-phantompdf-alternatives
  10. 45

    Altarsoft PDF Reader is a simple to use PDF files management program that allows its users to view PDF files, encrypt the files and even annotate these files as well.

    Key Altarsoft PDF Reader features:

    Lightweight User-Friendly Free to Use Quick Installation

    /altarsoft-pdf-reader-alternatives
  11. 58

    Okular is a universal document viewer based developed by KDE.

    Key Okular features:

    Open Source Multi-Format Support Cross-Platform Annotation Tools

    /okular-alternatives
  12. 51

    All-in-one PDF editor.

    Key Wondershare PDFelement features:

    User-Friendly Interface Comprehensive Features Affordability OCR Capability

    /wondershare-pdfelement-alternatives
  13. 44

    Just like its name Cool PDF Reader, this small PDF reader is a really a cool PDF reader for viewing, reading and editing PDF files for free.

    Key Cool PDF Reader features:

    Lightweight Speed Simple Interface No Installation Required

    /cool-pdf-reader-alternatives
  14. 42

    SlimPDF Reader lets you open and view PDFs, add comments and other annotations, fill out interactive forms, validate digital signatures, copy PDF text, snapshot any part of a PDF page, and more. Available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

    Key SlimPDF Reader features:

    Sticky note Add link Stamp Highlight text

    free

    /slimpdf-reader-alternatives
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