# PDF Reader Pro

A free-to-download PDF reader with a paid Pro unlock — full text/image editing, OCR, and eSign workflows behind a one-time or annual plan.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free to download and read; Pro unlock $99.99 one-time (1 device, lifetime) or $79.99/yr (4 devices, auto-renews)
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://www.pdfreaderpro.com
- **Available via:** Mac App Store, Direct
- **Maker:** PDF Technologies, Inc.

## Kitsmith's take

Positions itself directly as an Adobe Acrobat alternative, and the comparison holds on price: a one-time $99.99 “Permanent” license (1 device, lifetime) undercuts an Acrobat subscription by a wide margin, or $79.99/yr covers 4 devices across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. The free download itself only covers reading and light annotation — real editing sits behind the paid unlock.

## Features

- **Full text and image editing:** Edit PDF text with matching formatting, plus crop, replace, rotate, or resize images.
- **OCR and format conversion:** Converts scanned files into editable, searchable PDFs, and exports to Word, Excel, PPT, and more.
- **eSign workflows:** Send documents for signature and track and manage multiple signers, not just add your own signature.

## FAQ

**Is PDF Reader Pro free?**

The download and basic reading/annotation are free. Full editing, OCR, and eSign features require the paid Pro unlock.

**What’s the difference between the one-time and annual plans?**

The $99.99 Permanent license covers 1 device for life with no renewal. The $79.99/yr Advanced plan covers 4 devices across Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android but auto-renews annually.

**Who makes PDF Reader Pro?**

PDF Technologies, Inc.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/pdf-reader-pro/