07-17-2016 , 08:47 AM
Overview:
iskysoft PDF Editor is an ultimate solution that you need for your daily activities with PDF files. It lets you read, edit, convert and combine PDF Files in an easy fast way. The software has a built in virtual printer that helps you to convert any file format you need to PDF in a few seconds. The OCR feature will help you to easily edit scanned PDF files. In addition the software is easy to use and has a friendly user interface.
It is all in one PDF software with multiple features and affordable price which makes it one of the best PDF solutions
Program details and compatibility:
The software is compatible with all windows versions fro windows XP to window 10. It supports both 32 and 64 bit systems. The program requirememnts include 500 Mb free space, 512 Mb RAM and a processor of at least 1 Gb.
The current version is 5.6.0 that was released on June 24, 2016. The full software version has two components; the original software and the OCR plugin
Download and installation:
![[Image: tTGJETXl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/tTGJETXl.png)
![[Image: AzfvEySl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/AzfvEySl.png)
The program can be easily downloaded from the official website. The downloaded version is the full version. Installation is very easy. All you have to do is to double click on the installer you have downloaded. First select the language you prefer and accept the agreement then select the installation directory or leave the default one. In a few simple on screen steps, the software will be installed on your system. The installed program will be functioning as the full version for a period of 15 days as a trial period. This will let you test most of the program features. The trial version has some limitations such as a watermark on the output file, limited number pf pages to be converted. After the trial is over you will need to purchase the program if you want to continue using it. This can be easily done on the official website. The price of the license key is 69.95$. Many purchase options are available here on the official website:
https://www.iskysoft.com/purchase/buy-pdf-editor-windows.html
The program has a plugin that enables you to edit scanned PDF files; namely "OCR Plugin". This add-on has no trial and must be purchased separately from the official website. It is available at an affordable price of 19.95$. After complete purchase the download link and registration details will be sent to you. Remember that you must install the program first before the plugin. At the start of plugin installation select the language you need for the plugin. This can be changed later through program options to be compatible with the scanned documents
Homepage:
https://www.iskysoft.com/pdf-editor-windows.html
User Interface:
![[Image: JQwHiYVl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/JQwHiYVl.png)
The user interface is very simple and easy to use. It includes menu toolbar that shows file, home, view, edit, page, forms, protect and help menus
There is an upper toolbar that includes all the options available in each button selected
The main program area includes four options; Create PDF, Edit PDF, Combine PDF and Convert PDF
The program shows the recently opened files in the main area on the side of the main four buttons
Above the main program area, there is tabbed option that lets you open many PDF files, at the same time
Menus:
To fully understand the options present under each Tab of the main menu, I will show these tabs: in details
Home:
![[Image: drBmE3Pl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/drBmE3Pl.png)
View:
![[Image: 88ThYb1l.png]](http://i.imgur.com/88ThYb1l.png)
Comment:
![[Image: 0plYAvFl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/0plYAvFl.png)
Edit:
![[Image: EJI5prpl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/EJI5prpl.png)
Page:
![[Image: 2HCap35l.png]](http://i.imgur.com/2HCap35l.png)
Forms:
![[Image: x5xC9tOl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/x5xC9tOl.png)
Protect:
![[Image: CyUorMtl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/CyUorMtl.png)
Help:
![[Image: TInqcNml.png]](http://i.imgur.com/TInqcNml.png)
Features:
iSkysoft PDF Editor has a lot of features that will help you a lot to manage your PDF file in a smooth easy way:
Create PDF files in an easy and simple way
Professional PDF text editor with many advanced features; you can add, delete, split, crop, rotate, watermark and many more
Add comments
Highlight major lines, and draw shapes and lines
Protect PDF files with a password to limit some functions (Encryption)
Support Redaction to protect sensitive information
Digital signature of PDF documents
Cloud share of your documents; for example, share of PDF file to dropbox, google drive and so on
Support conversion to all popular file formats; word, excel, PPT, EPUB, html, image
Support OCR feature that will help you to copy, edit and convert scanned PDF files
Helps to easily fill PDF forms
What is new in the current version?
The program is continuously updated with the addition of many new features. The most current version supports redaction function and redact selected items in PDF. Moreover you can now search specific text for redaction.
If you want to review all changes and new features added to the program, you can visit this page:
https://www.iskysoft.com/pdf-editor-windows/history.html
Let's discuss the main features of iskysoft DF Editor
PDF Reader:
![[Image: akGAzhLl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/akGAzhLl.png)
You can use the program as your default PDF reader. You will not need any other reader. This can be easily done using right context menu; select as default program. You can open any PDF document using open button (lower left side).
The program has many options to view your document. These options are called "display modes". The program supports 5 display modes; Single, Continuous, Facing, and Facing Continuous. In addition, you can zoom in and out and take snapshot of the area you want.
Create PDF files:
![[Image: BwmespJ.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/BwmespJ.jpg)
Now, it becomes very easy to create PDF file from scratch. Simply open the program, file menu and select new. Select a title for your document and click on the new document then start typing. The program has a built in feature "text editor" that will help you a lot. You can select the font, color, style. Also the page layout is preserved. After you finish save your document. That's all!
PDF editor:
![[Image: ZHsRyaNl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/ZHsRyaNl.png)
The program has a built in powerful PDF editor which lets you easily open and edit any type of PDF files. Even the scanned PDF files can be easily edited if you have the OCR plugin installed and activated. Simply launch the program, browse to the file you need to edit and select. Now you can start your edit. You can add text, change font and color, insert or delete pages, copy text, extract images, Crop, rotate, highlight, sign, add comments, split, merge add watermark and change background. All options are present under "Edit" menu.
You can also edit images and objects included in the PDF file (for example add, extract rotate,...)
Markup PDF:
![[Image: lk7i8nVl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/lk7i8nVl.png)
iSkysoft PDF Editor make it easy to highlight any PDF text. Also you can draw shapes that will make your file more impressive.
You can also easily add a comment to your file using the comment button. You have many options available to suite your needs. For example; sticky notes, text box, typewriter and so on
PDF Encryption:
![[Image: ZuKqnzkl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/ZuKqnzkl.png)
You will be able to encrypt your PDF to prevent unauthorized access. For example, you can add password to open the document. No user will be able to open your PDF without this password. In addition, you can easily set a permission password that limit the document features available. For example, copy, print, edit and so on. The program helps you to set many passwords. Simply open protect tab and you will find the security options
Redact PDF Document:
![[Image: S8UVnGUl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/S8UVnGUl.png)
![[Image: DPZs8lDl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/DPZs8lDl.png)
![[Image: j6cWU8Xl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/j6cWU8Xl.png)
You can redact sensitive information in your PDF. Also you can search for a specific information and redact it in the whole document. Redact options are present under protect menu. There are settings that enable you to change color of redact or add a text note (for example; private or sensitive content) or code for the reader to understand why the text was removed from the document.
Sign PDF Document:
![[Image: SETocsBl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/SETocsBl.png)
You can add your signature to the PDF document. Simply open the program, browse to the PDF you will sign, from the protect tab select sign, drag using the mouse on the area where you will add signature then add any signature you want. That’s all!
PDF Conversion to other formats:
![[Image: qQAVQUOl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/qQAVQUOl.png)
Using the program, it will be very easy to convert PDF files into other file formats. Many formats are supported such as word, excel, power point and so on
The process is very simple, first click on convert option in the main program area. A pop up window will open and let you add the PDF file and select any format you want. Finally start conversion. That's all!
Convert other formats into PDF files:
With the help of iSkysoft PDF Editor, conversion of any file format into PDF format become easy and fast process. This can be done by one of two ways. The first one is to open the program and select Create PDF, then browse to the file you need to convert. The file will be automatically converted into PDF and can be easily saved. The second way is very simply. All you have to do is to open the file and select print then select the iSkysoft virtual printer. Adjust properties according to your needs or leave the default settings then start print. The file will be converted into PDF and let you save it in the location you want.
Combine PDF files:
![[Image: g9JCwb4l.png]](http://i.imgur.com/g9JCwb4l.png)
If you have many PDF files (for example many chapters of a book) and you want to combine these files into a single PDF file, this becomes very easy with the use of the program. Simply select combine PDF files from the main program area, then add all PDF files in the pop up window. Arrange the files according to its number then start combine
Options:
![[Image: zWjq3del.png]](http://i.imgur.com/zWjq3del.png)
![[Image: enlI4gpl.png]](http://i.imgur.com/enlI4gpl.png)
The program has many options categorized under many settings. General, Font, convert, OCR and Update
The general options include the startup list and the display options
The font options let you select the font, size, color and style of both the text and textbox
The convert options differ according to the file formats you want; word, excel, PPT, EPUB, image, HTML
The OCR options enables you to change the language to be compatible with the scanned document
The update options help you to specify program update settings (every day, week, month)
Complete well explained guide for the program is present here:
https://www.iskysoft.com/user-guide/pdf-editor-windows.html
Pros:
Edit PDF files
Convert any file into PDF files
Virtual printer
OCR feature
Convert PDF files into many popular formats
Combine PDF files into a single document
Easy to use
Cons: None
Conclusion:
iSkysoft PDF Editor is a comprehensive PDF solution that lets you deal with PDF files in an easy professional way. It is available at an affordable price. It supports OCR and many built in features that help you a lot. It is recommended for all users interested in PDF files as part of their routine daily activities and job.
iskysoft PDF Editor is an ultimate solution that you need for your daily activities with PDF files. It lets you read, edit, convert and combine PDF Files in an easy fast way. The software has a built in virtual printer that helps you to convert any file format you need to PDF in a few seconds. The OCR feature will help you to easily edit scanned PDF files. In addition the software is easy to use and has a friendly user interface.
It is all in one PDF software with multiple features and affordable price which makes it one of the best PDF solutions
Program details and compatibility:
The software is compatible with all windows versions fro windows XP to window 10. It supports both 32 and 64 bit systems. The program requirememnts include 500 Mb free space, 512 Mb RAM and a processor of at least 1 Gb.
The current version is 5.6.0 that was released on June 24, 2016. The full software version has two components; the original software and the OCR plugin
Download and installation:
The program can be easily downloaded from the official website. The downloaded version is the full version. Installation is very easy. All you have to do is to double click on the installer you have downloaded. First select the language you prefer and accept the agreement then select the installation directory or leave the default one. In a few simple on screen steps, the software will be installed on your system. The installed program will be functioning as the full version for a period of 15 days as a trial period. This will let you test most of the program features. The trial version has some limitations such as a watermark on the output file, limited number pf pages to be converted. After the trial is over you will need to purchase the program if you want to continue using it. This can be easily done on the official website. The price of the license key is 69.95$. Many purchase options are available here on the official website:
https://www.iskysoft.com/purchase/buy-pdf-editor-windows.html
The program has a plugin that enables you to edit scanned PDF files; namely "OCR Plugin". This add-on has no trial and must be purchased separately from the official website. It is available at an affordable price of 19.95$. After complete purchase the download link and registration details will be sent to you. Remember that you must install the program first before the plugin. At the start of plugin installation select the language you need for the plugin. This can be changed later through program options to be compatible with the scanned documents
Homepage:
https://www.iskysoft.com/pdf-editor-windows.html
User Interface:
The user interface is very simple and easy to use. It includes menu toolbar that shows file, home, view, edit, page, forms, protect and help menus
There is an upper toolbar that includes all the options available in each button selected
The main program area includes four options; Create PDF, Edit PDF, Combine PDF and Convert PDF
The program shows the recently opened files in the main area on the side of the main four buttons
Above the main program area, there is tabbed option that lets you open many PDF files, at the same time
Menus:
To fully understand the options present under each Tab of the main menu, I will show these tabs: in details
Home:
View:
Comment:
Edit:
Page:
Forms:
Protect:
Help:
Features:
iSkysoft PDF Editor has a lot of features that will help you a lot to manage your PDF file in a smooth easy way:
Create PDF files in an easy and simple way
Professional PDF text editor with many advanced features; you can add, delete, split, crop, rotate, watermark and many more
Add comments
Highlight major lines, and draw shapes and lines
Protect PDF files with a password to limit some functions (Encryption)
Support Redaction to protect sensitive information
Digital signature of PDF documents
Cloud share of your documents; for example, share of PDF file to dropbox, google drive and so on
Support conversion to all popular file formats; word, excel, PPT, EPUB, html, image
Support OCR feature that will help you to copy, edit and convert scanned PDF files
Helps to easily fill PDF forms
What is new in the current version?
The program is continuously updated with the addition of many new features. The most current version supports redaction function and redact selected items in PDF. Moreover you can now search specific text for redaction.
If you want to review all changes and new features added to the program, you can visit this page:
https://www.iskysoft.com/pdf-editor-windows/history.html
Let's discuss the main features of iskysoft DF Editor
PDF Reader:
You can use the program as your default PDF reader. You will not need any other reader. This can be easily done using right context menu; select as default program. You can open any PDF document using open button (lower left side).
The program has many options to view your document. These options are called "display modes". The program supports 5 display modes; Single, Continuous, Facing, and Facing Continuous. In addition, you can zoom in and out and take snapshot of the area you want.
Create PDF files:
Now, it becomes very easy to create PDF file from scratch. Simply open the program, file menu and select new. Select a title for your document and click on the new document then start typing. The program has a built in feature "text editor" that will help you a lot. You can select the font, color, style. Also the page layout is preserved. After you finish save your document. That's all!
PDF editor:
The program has a built in powerful PDF editor which lets you easily open and edit any type of PDF files. Even the scanned PDF files can be easily edited if you have the OCR plugin installed and activated. Simply launch the program, browse to the file you need to edit and select. Now you can start your edit. You can add text, change font and color, insert or delete pages, copy text, extract images, Crop, rotate, highlight, sign, add comments, split, merge add watermark and change background. All options are present under "Edit" menu.
You can also edit images and objects included in the PDF file (for example add, extract rotate,...)
Markup PDF:
iSkysoft PDF Editor make it easy to highlight any PDF text. Also you can draw shapes that will make your file more impressive.
You can also easily add a comment to your file using the comment button. You have many options available to suite your needs. For example; sticky notes, text box, typewriter and so on
PDF Encryption:
You will be able to encrypt your PDF to prevent unauthorized access. For example, you can add password to open the document. No user will be able to open your PDF without this password. In addition, you can easily set a permission password that limit the document features available. For example, copy, print, edit and so on. The program helps you to set many passwords. Simply open protect tab and you will find the security options
Redact PDF Document:
You can redact sensitive information in your PDF. Also you can search for a specific information and redact it in the whole document. Redact options are present under protect menu. There are settings that enable you to change color of redact or add a text note (for example; private or sensitive content) or code for the reader to understand why the text was removed from the document.
Sign PDF Document:
You can add your signature to the PDF document. Simply open the program, browse to the PDF you will sign, from the protect tab select sign, drag using the mouse on the area where you will add signature then add any signature you want. That’s all!
PDF Conversion to other formats:
Using the program, it will be very easy to convert PDF files into other file formats. Many formats are supported such as word, excel, power point and so on
The process is very simple, first click on convert option in the main program area. A pop up window will open and let you add the PDF file and select any format you want. Finally start conversion. That's all!
Convert other formats into PDF files:
With the help of iSkysoft PDF Editor, conversion of any file format into PDF format become easy and fast process. This can be done by one of two ways. The first one is to open the program and select Create PDF, then browse to the file you need to convert. The file will be automatically converted into PDF and can be easily saved. The second way is very simply. All you have to do is to open the file and select print then select the iSkysoft virtual printer. Adjust properties according to your needs or leave the default settings then start print. The file will be converted into PDF and let you save it in the location you want.
Combine PDF files:
If you have many PDF files (for example many chapters of a book) and you want to combine these files into a single PDF file, this becomes very easy with the use of the program. Simply select combine PDF files from the main program area, then add all PDF files in the pop up window. Arrange the files according to its number then start combine
Options:
The program has many options categorized under many settings. General, Font, convert, OCR and Update
The general options include the startup list and the display options
The font options let you select the font, size, color and style of both the text and textbox
The convert options differ according to the file formats you want; word, excel, PPT, EPUB, image, HTML
The OCR options enables you to change the language to be compatible with the scanned document
The update options help you to specify program update settings (every day, week, month)
Complete well explained guide for the program is present here:
https://www.iskysoft.com/user-guide/pdf-editor-windows.html
Pros:
Edit PDF files
Convert any file into PDF files
Virtual printer
OCR feature
Convert PDF files into many popular formats
Combine PDF files into a single document
Easy to use
Cons: None
Conclusion:
iSkysoft PDF Editor is a comprehensive PDF solution that lets you deal with PDF files in an easy professional way. It is available at an affordable price. It supports OCR and many built in features that help you a lot. It is recommended for all users interested in PDF files as part of their routine daily activities and job.
