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What is the best pdf editor software on mac?
I am a long time Windows 10 user and recently switched to Mac. My client sent me a couple of PDF files and I want to edit them on my mac. These are pretty sensitive content and I don't want to use th...
It depends on what you need to do.
If you’re only viewing PDFs or adding simple annotations, Preview is perfectly fine since it’s built into macOS.
For more advanced editing like modifying existing text, reorganizing pages, filling and signing forms, or adding comments, you’ll probably want a dedicated PDF editor. Adobe Acrobat is the most feature-complete option, but there are also alternatives like PDFgear and PDF Expertthat cover most editing tasks.
Since you’re working with sensitive documents, I’d also recommend choosing an offline desktop application instead of an online editor so your files stay on your Mac.