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PDFeitor

Free#87 of 102 in PDF Editors

PDFeitor: A free desktop PDF tool for signing, OCR, conversion, and page management. Ranked #87 of 102 in PDF Editors by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free desktop PDF signing and OCR.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free desktop PDF signing and OCR
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
OCR
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Works locally with no account, cloud uploads, or ads
- Includes OCR, handwritten and certificate-based digital signatures
- Covers page management, conversion, compression, and encryption
Where it doesn't
- Direct editing of existing PDF text is outside its documented scope
- The documented form workflow focuses on filling existing forms
- Desktop support requires macOS 12 or later or 64-bit Windows 10/11

Our verdict on PDFeitor

PDFeitor is free desktop PDF software for macOS and Windows, aimed at people who need to manage, convert, sign, protect, and organize documents locally. Its feature set covers merging, splitting, extracting, reordering, rotating, watermarking, numbering, compressing, and exporting PDF files. It also fills interactive forms and supports OCR for scanned documents, producing searchable text. For users who prefer local document handling, the application works without an account or cloud uploads.

Its strongest area is the combination of document operations and signing tools. Handwritten signatures can be added with a trackpad or phone, while digital signatures support .p12 and .pfx certificates. OCR extends the workflow to scanned PDFs, and PDF-to-Word export, image-to-PDF conversion, text or image export, and compression support common format changes. Password protection uses 256-bit AES encryption, giving the product a focused set of practical controls for desktop document work.

The published Free plan costs 0 and includes no account, no cloud uploads, and no ads. That makes PDFeitor a clear fit for individuals and teams seeking a no-cost, offline-oriented PDF utility across supported desktop systems. The documented workflow centers on organizing existing PDFs, filling interactive forms, signing, and converting; it does not establish direct editing of existing PDF text or creation of new fillable forms. Buyers who need those authoring capabilities should consider a product whose documented scope includes them, while users focused on local signing, OCR, page management, and file conversion should find PDFeitor well aligned.

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PDFeitor pricing

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

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PDFeitor fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Text editing	Not verified
Annotation tools	Yes
OCR	Yes
PDF conversion	Yes
Form creation	Not verified
Supported platforms	macOS 12 or later; Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	airpic.app
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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