5 Most Useful PDF Reader Alternatives to Adobe Acrobat Reader

♦ Nitro Reader 3

One of the best programs out there for viewing PDF files is Nitro Reader. A free PDF viewer, this program offers everything you’d need – PDF creation, previewing PDF files and a very cool split-screen feature that allows you to view two files at once.

A free and pro version for $99 are available. However, the free version should suffice for most users.



The program also lets you drag and drop any file onto the Desktop icon for Nitro to instantly create a PDF document. Also, click-to-sign and extended collaboration options are available.

Check it out: Nitro Reader


♦ PDFescape

For a PDF viewer that is also an editor and form filler, check out PDFescape. This alternative to Adobe Acrobat Reader is free and lets you do everything you could ever want to a PDF file – create, annotate, edit, fill out, password protect, share, save and print it.

Additionally, there is no download required to use the software because it’s completely cloud-based.



The one drawback to this software is that it only lets you upload 10 PDF files to their servers as you use their service, with none of the files allowed to be any bigger than than 10MB.

After you upload your file, you’ll find basic PDF options good for casual users – annotations support, PDF creation and the option to send files directly. If you do not wish to download a dedicated PDF software on your computer, PDFescape would be the perfect option for you.

Check it out: PDFescape

♦ Foxit Reader 6

For a quick and lightweight version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, check out Foxit Reader, another free option in our list. It has some cool features, like PDF markup and commenting, advanced security and improved multimedia insertion.

Additionally, this program lets you run JavaScript within an open PDF file.



We also can’t forget how this program lets you view multiple PDF files using multi-tab display,as well as allowing multiple views. Additionally, the software lets you create, collaborate, share and password protect your PDF file.
Check it out: Foxit Reader 6

♦ PDF-XChange Viewer

For a free PDF viewer that includes a long list of cool features, look no further than PDF-XChange. This PDF software is not one to shake a stick at. Other than offering PDF viewing and editing options, it offers support for 256 bit AES encryption, page markup and text extraction.



One of the coolest features of PDF-XChange however is the option to apply custom stamps to your file. Embedded multimedia support and the option to type directly onto any PDF page are also included. It is not possible however to create new PDF files with this software.

Check it out: PDF-XChange Viewer

♦ Wondershare PDF Editor

Lastly, another alternative to Adobe Acrobat Reader is Wondershare PDF Editor. This powerful PDF software lets you create, view, edit and convert PDF files. It also comes with the option to review and annotate files, digitize OCR documents, protect PDF files with a password and a handy thumbnail preview.



While the software isn’t free and costs $79, it’s still much cheaper than Adobe. Also, where Wondershare stands out in its user reviews.

Many love how quick the software is and actually prefer it over Adobe. You can also highlight, delete page, crop and rotate your files with this program.

Check it out: Wondershare PDF Editor




Foxit Reader - Super lightweight and effective PDF reader

♦ Perfect PDF Reader - Stylish and easy to use, save your PDFs in text or images

♦ PDF2Word - Bypass the PDF format completely and read it in Word

♦ PDF-XChange Viewer - Allows you to read and export PDF files

♦ Sumatra PDF - Small, fast and lightweight PDF reader


1 comment:

  1. Great Content. Converting pdf document into editable form is bit time consuming. Thus for quick editing use free pdf reader where you can easily edit the PDF documents like filling out details, adding icons & logos as well as digital signature.

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