Need to view and edit PDFs? Check out these valuable Windows apps.
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Windows 10 Apps to View and Edit PDFs
Windows Central
2020
PDF is a versatile file format for sharing documents online. For example, many contracts and documents are signed virtually and saved as PDFs because the format tends to be more secure. However, that means that viewing and editing PDFs can get complicated. Luckily, there are plenty of Windows 10 applications available to help you out.
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PDFs are a popular format for documents that require signatures as well as books, textbooks, and documents. The PDF application that’s best for you depends greatly on what you need to do with your PDFs. If you just want an app to view PDFs and make light edits, Xodo is an excellent option. Its digital inking support makes it simple to add annotations and highlights to documents. You can also use it to save digital signatures to speed up the process of signing documents. These features put together with it being free earn it the top spot on this list.
If you need a more powerful tool, you should grab Adobe Acrobat. It’s the industry standard when it comes to PDFs, and allows you to view, edit mark up, convert, and share PDFs. It requires a monthly subscription but has an extensive list of features and works well.
Inking accessories
If you’re going to mark up a PDF, you’ll want a good stylus. These styli will help you create a clean signature and attractive annotations.
Surface Pen
($79 at Microsoft)
This pen works with the latest Surface devices and supports 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity. It features low latency, which helps create smooth lines and curves.
Wacom Bamboo Ink Plus
($100 at Amazon)
This pen supports Wacom Active ES protocol and Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), meaning it can work with a wide range of hardware.
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