It’s easier to just convert it to Word or Text so it can be edited in a more readily-available software utility. Moreover, a PDF document can only be edited in a PDF editor, and not everyone has access to such a tool. It’s a great file type for distributing large amounts of information but it’s completely non-responsive when compared to formats like HTML5. The conversion engine is a critical component of any PDF editor, and that’s because the PDF format itself is not suitable for a lot of purposes.

Acrobat DC is a lot more user-friendly than its predecessors but there’s still a lot of clutter in the interface. For example, the Protect tab is where you’ll find the options for password encryption, redaction, digital signatures, and other relevant tools. Clicking on each tab reveals the tools for that group of features. In stark contrast, PDFelement 7 uses minimalism as its core design philosophy, clearly grouping the features under major tabs at the top. The DC or Document Cloud version of Acrobat brought in a lot of housekeeping changes compared to Acrobat XI but you still need to wade through the Tools section to find what you need. Adobe users know well the frustration of looking for various tools in the cluttered layout.

Let’s begin with the core competency of any PDF editor – the ability to edit the contents of a PDF document.

Pdfelement 7