Why choose Soda PDF?
- Create PDF documents from 300+ file types
- Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PPT, and more
- Edit PDF files, write on PDF like a word processor
All-in-One PDF Software
Discover the best Adobe® alternative for your document needs.
Why choose Soda PDF?
Soda PDF: The Best Adobe Acrobat® Alternative PDF Editor of 2025
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| Convert scanned documents into editable PDFs |
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PDF Creator & PDF Converter
Easily create professional PDF files
Create PDFs from any printable file format. Convert any PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, image, text, and more. Use batch conversion to save time and boost productivity.
Edit Text & Images
Our PDF Editor is like writing with a word processor
Change, add or remove text, modify font, text size and color. Insert, delete, clip or crop images. No need to convert the PDF to another file format, just easily edit any element.
Annotate & Review
Collaborate with peers on your documents
Review PDF files with sticker notes, pencil and shapes tools. Add stamps, underline, highlight and strikethrough to mark specific text in your document.
OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
Never retype an old document again
Transform scanned documents and images into searchable PDF files. OCR can also automatically detect text within images or you can manually choose which areas of your PDF you want to scan.
Create Forms
Easily create your own interactive forms
Using the Forms feature is perfect for creating surveys, invoices, inventories, defining text & numerical fields, radio buttons, list boxes, and buttons to print, email or submit the digital form. Send your forms to others to fill out digitally and send back to you via email.
Secure & E-Sign PDF files
Set permissions to control how users interact with your files
PDF file security has become more important than ever before. Protect your documents from unauthorized readers with 256-bit encryption level passwords. You can even certify the validity of the content by creating digital certificates and legally binding e-signatures.
The Best Adobe Acrobat® Alternative
- Soda PDF: The best alternative to Adobe Acrobat® (FREE trial)
- Easy-to-use PDF editing tools: modify or create PDF documents from any file
- Convert PDF files to & from Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- View, create, convert, edit, insert, review, forms, secure, Soda PDF Online & E-Sign
The Best Adobe Acrobat® Alternative
Frequently asked questions
Why Soda PDF as an alternative to Adobe Acrobat®?
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Best price on the market
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Free customer support
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30-day money-back guarantee
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Best PDF reader & PDF editor alternative to Adobe Acrobat®
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Highest security on the market
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E-Sign & OCR included in plan
Is there a free alternative to Adobe Acrobat®?
Yes, you can download Soda PDF desktop application for free, which includes a trial version that will show you first hand why we're considered the best alternative to Adobe Acrobat®.
What is included in my Soda PDF subscription?
Instead of Adobe Acrobat®, try Soda PDF for your PDF reading or editing needs. You can download our excellent desktop app for FREE to get started with our trial version.
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