Articles by Michael Ansaldo
Swifdoo PDF review: Essential features and easy to use
This Windows desktop PDF editor provides everything you're likely to need for working in PDFs at a fraction of the price of the big brands.
Bitwarden review: This ultra-affordable password manager has few restrictions
Bitwarden's generous free plan and inexpensive paid service helps it stand out among more polished rivals.
Best free PDF editors: Our top picks
Not everyone needs a full-fledged PDF editor. Depending on the scope and breadth of your PDF editing needs, you might find that a free option is sufficient. Read on for our recommendations of the best free PDF editors.
PDF Expert review: A full-featured PDF editor for Apple devices
If you're all-in on Apple's ecosystem, this is the PDF editor for you, allowing seamless integration among Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Read on to learn more.
Sejda review: A free PDF editor that puts function over frills
If you PDF editing needs are modest, Sejda is capable of dozens of common PDF tasks, and holds its own against paid PDF tools.
Microsoft Word PDF editor review: The popular word processor makes editing PDF text a breeze
Word provides all the tools you need to modify PDF text and images, but it may struggle with more complex documents.
PDF Bob review: This online PDF editor offers little beyond the basics
You can add elements and annotate files, but an inability to modify with existing text will limit this editor's appeal.
Smallpdf review: A basic PDF editor for basic tasks
This free online tool is great for converting and making simple changes to PDF files, but look elsewhere for serious annotation abilities.
Apple Preview review: Your Mac has a solid PDF editor hidden in this image app
Mac users might not know that they have a fee PDF editor at their fingertips embedded in the macOS image editor. That's a shame since it offers a full set of editing and markup tools that can handle most PDF tasks.
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC review: Still the gold standard
Adobe's PDF editor is as feature-packed as ever, with the addition of more affordable subscription pricing.
PDF Reader Pro review: A lightweight Windows app for basic editing needs
This freebie makes it easy to edit, annotate, and share documents, but it lacks advanced functions.
PDFelement Professional review: A full-featured Acrobat Alternative
With a refreshed interface, this elegant PDF editor makes it even easier to modify, secure, and share documents.
PDF Complete Office Edition 4.2 review: A quietly capable PDF editor
This solid Acrobat alternative has all the editing and review tools you need along with great support options.
Adobe Acrobat Standard DC vs. Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Ready for more functionality than Adobe's free Acrobat Reader DC offers? Here's what you need to know before purchasing the paid PDF editor.
LastPass review: This virtual vault makes password protection effortless
LastPass remains the standard by which all other password managers are judged.
LogMeOnce review: The passwordless password manager
LogMeOnce secures your login credentials, credit cards, notes, and files—no complex master password necessary.