413
User reviews
149 G2 + 264 Capterra
Report
Should I Use PDF-XChange Editor?
PDF-XChange develops fast, light PDF software for viewing, converting, and editing PDF documents, with unparalleled support and service, including the Best PDF Reader - as voted by Life Hacker Readers.
Worth it
Worth itBuy if you're on Windows and regularly edit, OCR, sign, or fill PDFs — the free tier already covers 70% of features with no subscription.
Windows-only PDF editor: 70% of features free, no subscription, strong OCR — dated UI, Mac users look elsewhere.
Confidence: Medium
$0
Starting price
70% of Editor features free
None
Subscriptions
One-time licenses; free support
Windows
Platform
No Mac or web version in evidence
Value for money
5
70% free, no subscriptions, cheaper than Acrobat
Ease of use
3
Dated interface; Office-like ribbons divide users
Feature depth
5
OCR, forms, signatures, stamps, full editing
Support quality
5
Near-immediate, knowledgeable responses reported by users
Pros
Cons
Gotchas
Best for
- Windows users editing PDFs daily
- Scanned-document and OCR workflows
- Cost-conscious teams ditching Acrobat
- Form-filling and digital signing
Not for
- Mac or Linux users — Windows only
- Anyone wanting a modern, polished interface
- Guess: light readers — built-in browser PDF viewers already suffice
- Guess: teams needing web or mobile editing on the go
Pricing
PDF-XChange Editor (Free)
$0
- 70%+ of features unrestricted
- View, edit, annotate, fill forms
- Pro-feature use adds watermarks
PDF-XChange Editor Plus
One-time license (price not in evidence)
- Enhanced OCR engine
- More accurate, dynamic, efficient OCR
PDF-XChange Pro
One-time bundle (price not in evidence)
- Custom stamps
- Digital signatures
- Full editing and OCR tools
Security
No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
What users say
Users praise speed, OCR quality, value, and support responsiveness; complaints center on the dated interface and watermarking of unlicensed features.
“Forms seem to work fine. Reviewers complain about the old-style interface, but to me it looks a lot like Microsoft Office with its ribbons.”
“Users generally describe support as responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable, with some reporting near-immediate answers and detailed guidance.”
“PDF-XChange Pro offers excellent value for money , fast performance, powerful editing tools, OCR, custom stamps, digital signatures, and reliable...”
Alternatives
Compare PDF-XChange Editor with each alternative.
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Corporate standard with business features; $19.99/month
ABBYY FineReader
PCMag Editors' Choice for OCR tools
PDF-XChange Editor vs ABBYY FineReaderFoxit PDF Editor
Lightweight rival covering editing, security, eSigning
Wondershare PDFelement
AI-assisted editing, flexible licensing, pro power without Acrobat pricing
PDF-XChange Editor vs Wondershare PDFelementFull analysis
Based on 38 public sources: official pages, 413 verified reviews across Capterra and G2, and security searches returning no findings.
Sources
- PDF-XChange Co Ltd official sitepdf-xchange.comofficial
- PDF-XChange Downloadspdf-xchange.comofficial
- Editor / Editor Plus product pagepdf-xchange.comofficial
- Capterra PDF-XChange reviews (264)capterra.comreview
review
- PDF-Xchange review (forms, OCR)dpreview.comreview
review
review
review
- PDF-XChange Viewer - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.orgofficial
Rate this review
Anonymous. You can change your vote.
Loading votes…
Ask a follow-up
Ask if a use case fits. Answers stay inside this report and its sources.
Comments
One queue. No replies. Give a display name first. Limit: 7 comments per day.
No comments yet.