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PDF Editing Programs

by Christina Boutin

Jan 16, 2017

Hi, all!  Just wondering if anyone might have a suggestion for a good PDF editing program. I got an iMac computer today, so I'm trying to make sure it's something compatible with that, to state the obvious.  Two of my clients have been asking if I can use something like Adobe or iAnnotate (even though I know that's just for iPads) to correct work.  In terms of specifics, I'm definitely looking for something that will allow me to highlight in addition to typing in small notes, etc.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks in advance. :)

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    Abda Laurent

    Another program would be PDF-XChange Editor.  The free version has most of the normal annotation features you would use, but if you want to flatten the annotations, you must get the Pro version.  The Pro version is $43.50.  To download the free version, go here:  https://www.tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-editor

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    Jul 3, 2017

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      Glen Warner

      Hi, Christina.

      I'm a bit late to this discussion, but some time back, I found a free program for the Mac called "Skim."

      It takes a bit of getting used to, but you can underline stuff, circle words as necessary, add notes, etc.

      One issue I ran into the first time I used it was when I e-mailed my "finished" transcript to the reporter I was proofing for, she said there were no marks!

      Turns out that you have to have Skim to see those proofing marks.

      Thankfully, though, I figured out a way around that.

      When you're done marking up the transcript, print the whole thing, and select "Save as PDF." That way, the reporter gets all of your notes and corrections!

      Finally, as a complete non-artist, I have trouble drawing a straight line with a mouse, so I made a feature request to have the program allow you to hold down a key as you're drawing that line so you can have a line that's actually straight.

      Looks like they're going to make that change.

      ... and welcome to the Mac!

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      Jan 3, 2018

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        Erica Simonson

        Well, I am very late to this, but in case anyone else comes across this thread, I just started playing with PDF Expert.  The annotations are so much clearer to me than iAnnotate, and it has all the other features, PLUS an "undo" button!

        I do want to check out some of these other suggestions, though!

        Erica

        Mar 25, 2018