Nearly ten years from now, you’ll need a computer with a PDF reader or word processor to do even the simplest things. Fortunately, there have been significant changes in the last few years. Now not only can you do most of your work online, but you can also do many things from the comfort of your iPhone.
Modern PDF editing applications can host additional text or comments in addition to the standard editing features. And today in this post, we are going to take a look at the five best PDF editors for iPhone.
Lets start!
1. Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Acrobat Reader is an excellent PDF editing application and comes with a pretty good set of editing tools. The interface is quite intuitive which makes using the app very easy.
All the tools needed to edit a PDF are at the bottom as soon as you open a PDF. If it’s a document you’re reviewing, you can add your comments. Or you can add some text on top of the existing text.
Apart from that, Adobe Acrobat Reader comes with annotation tools like Underline and Highlight. After selecting your tool, run your fingers over the PDF where you want to make changes.
And to make things even better, there are on-screen tips to make the ride even better for first-time users.
However, the free version of Acrobat Reader can be described as basic at best. You can make primary changes, but you cannot change pencil color or convert and export PDFs.
2. Foxit Mobile PDF
Foxit Mobile PDF is an advanced PDF editor that comes with a variety of tools. You will love it for its simple interface and of course all the features it includes. It lets you do everything from annotating the PDF to adding text and text boxes.
You can also choose the color and transparency of the text. Also, keep in mind that Foxit Mobile PF also has a stylish Grid view that lets you view all the pages of your PDF file, making it incredibly easy to get a bird’s-eye view of the document you’re working on.
Personally, I like using Foxit Mobile PDF. It may take some getting used to at first. But once you get used to it, there is no going back.
Did I mention it lets you choose the font as well?
3. PDF item
If you like Foxit Mobile PDF, you will fall in love with PDFelement. If you are a regular reader of Guiding Tech, you may have read about this in one of our previous posts. And similar to the PC version, the iPhone app is a powerhouse and comes loaded with tools.
You can even add text to the actual text element of your PDF file with it. This is a feature that makes it different from other apps. And needless to say, there are loads of tools for annotating.
The eraser tool is a godsend as it can easily remove old annotations. The only problem is that you have to create an account for the changes to be saved.
4. Maximum PDF
Compared to the above, you may find the free version of PDF Max somewhat limited. Some tools let you select PDF elements or add or highlight lines of text. But in the free version you can only use four tools at the same time. I mean, it’s kind of a bum.
If you need more than four tools to use in a document (including the handy watermark tool), you’ll need to upgrade to the professional version. On the other hand, PDF Max lets you choose the color of your annotation and it goes without saying that using this app is like walking in the park.
Just tap on the little orange Pen icon at the bottom; The app will present you with all the editing options available.
If you plan on getting the free version, PDF Max is a suitable app if you don’t edit PDFs very often. And as a power user, you might want to consider a free trial before investing.
5. Readdle Documentation
Documents by Readdle is a free and simple PDF editor that includes the basic PDF editing toolset. Notice, I said basic because the free version only includes a few features.
You can highlight and underline text, but you cannot add text or freehand draw on a file. For that, you’ll need to upgrade to the $9.99 PDF expert.
6. I Love PDF
I Love PDF is a complete tool because it successfully handles the entire cycle of editing a file and then saving or converting them to our preferred formats.
You can also sign or watermark PDF files. The homepage says it all. My only complaint is that this app is a bit difficult to maneuver because the icons are a bit smaller for my liking.
Edit PDFs like a Pro
Given the screen size of iPhones, adding or modifying a PDF file can be quite a daunting task. Fortunately, you can easily zoom, fine-tune and save the document.
And when it comes to the above apps, they should get the job done. However, if you find yourself editing PDF files too often, a desktop tool will serve you better.
Next: Looking for a way to save PDF files from your favorite browser to the Books app on your iPhone? Read our detailed guide below to learn how to do it like a pro.
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