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DartPDF

Free#35 of 102 in PDF Editors

DartPDF: A privacy-focused PDF editor with broad editing, form, OCR, and page tools. Ranked #35 of 102 in PDF Editors by our editors (5.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source, privacy-minded PDF editing.

5.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Open-source, privacy-minded PDF editing
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
OCR
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Local processing with no account required
- Covers editing, OCR, forms, signatures, and redaction
- Runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- No AI-assisted features
- Focused on PDF workflows rather than broader file conversion
- Advanced editing is limited to small text or image changes

Our verdict on DartPDF

DartPDF is a free, open-source PDF editor for individuals and teams that want privacy-focused document work across multiple devices. It processes documents locally on desktop, mobile, and web platforms, requires no account, and states that documents are not uploaded to servers. Its feature set covers small text and image edits, annotations, OCR for scanned pages, form filling and creation, drawn and certificate-backed signatures, permanent redaction, page management, comparison, and password-protected PDFs.

The main appeal is breadth without a paid-plan decision. DartPDF is presented as free and open source, while supporting web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. That combination suits users who need the same core PDF toolkit across operating systems and prefer local document processing. The available tools extend beyond simple annotation: users can create form fields, checkboxes, and buttons; apply permanent redactions to text and images; compare PDFs; and reorder, delete, split, or export pages. OCR adds a practical path for working with scanned pages.

DartPDF is a strong fit for privacy-minded users who need everyday PDF editing, forms, signatures, redaction, and page controls without creating an account. It is less suitable for buyers looking for AI-assisted workflows, broad document-conversion capabilities, or extensive changes beyond small text and image edits. Teams choosing it should value open-source access, local processing, and wide platform coverage more than a larger surrounding document ecosystem. For focused PDF work across desktop, mobile, and web, its feature range is substantial; for broader file-format workflows, a more specialized alternative may be preferable.

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DartPDF pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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DartPDF fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Text editing	Yes
Annotation tools	Yes
OCR	Yes
PDF conversion	Not verified
Form creation	Yes
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	dart-pdf.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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