PDF Editors
PDF editors for Windows
14 of the 16 PDF editors in this directory list a Windows app.
10 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxit PDF EditorPDF editor for Windows, Mac and web, yearly or as a one-time license | Free trial · from $129.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Adobe AcrobatAdobe's PDF editor for desktop, web and mobile, with an AI tier | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Nitro PDF ProDesktop PDF editor for Windows and Mac with AI tools, billed yearly | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Smallpdf30-plus PDF tools in the browser, with Windows and mobile apps | Free plan | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| iLovePDFOnline PDF tools with desktop and mobile apps, free for light use | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| PDFelementWondershare's PDF editor, by subscription or a one-time license | Free trial · from $11.99 | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| SejdaWeb and desktop PDF tools, free within daily limits or by the week | Free plan · from $5 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| PDFgearFree PDF editor for desktop, mobile and web with an AI copilot | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| UPDFPDF editor with AI chat, one license across desktop and mobile | Free trial · from $49.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| PDF24 ToolsFree online PDF tools paid for by ads, plus an offline Windows app | Free | Free | Web, Windows |
| XodoPDF tools on web, desktop and mobile, sold separately or as a suite | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Soda PDFWindows PDF editor with an online version, sold by subscription | Free plan | Yes | Web, Windows |
| PDF Candy90-plus online PDF tools and a Windows app, free within limits | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, Windows |
| LightPDFOnline PDF editor and converter with AI tools paid for in credits | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Common questions
Which PDF editors work on Windows?
14 of the 16 PDF editors in this directory list a Windows app. They are Foxit PDF Editor, Adobe Acrobat, Nitro PDF Pro, Smallpdf, iLovePDF, PDFelement, Sejda, PDFgear, UPDF, PDF24 Tools, Xodo, Soda PDF, PDF Candy and LightPDF.
Which of these PDF editors are free?
Adobe Acrobat, Smallpdf, iLovePDF, Sejda, PDFgear, PDF24 Tools, Xodo, Soda PDF, PDF Candy and LightPDF are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and each listing names the pages it was read from.