PDF Software for Windows | FineReader PDF (2024)

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Discover how FineReader PDF helps overcome daily document challenges in the digital workplace.

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Optimize document processes

Digitize, retrieve, edit, protect, share, and collaborate on all kinds of documents in one workflow.

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Make the most of PDFs

Edit digital and scanned PDFs with a newfound ease: correct whole sentences and paragraphs or even adjust the layout.

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Digitize the document workflow

Incorporate paper documents into a digital workplace with AI-based OCR technology to simplify daily work.

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Streamline IT costs

Benefit from 1 or 3 year subscription plans and volume discounts to maximize the impact across your organization.

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Standardize software assets

Deploy one PDF solution throughout your organization to ensure multiple stakeholders can collaborate smoothly.

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Simplify license management

Lower IT workload with automated deployment and straightforward license management.

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How to search in PDF

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How to edit a scanned PDF

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How to bookmark PDFs

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How to create and edit interactive PDF forms

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How to compare word to PDF to track changes

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For organizations

Empower employees to optimize PDF processes across the organization, with flexible and straightforward licensing options starting at five licenses.

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For individuals

FineReader PDF integrates scanned documents into digital workflows and makes it easier to digitize, convert, retrieve, edit, protect, share, and collaborate on all kinds of documents in the digital workplace.

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Industry сases

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Legal services

FineReader PDF strikes the perfect balance between paper and PDF by providing a comprehensive document management tool accurate enough to handle documents at every stage of the legal process.

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Education

With FineReader PDF, educators can maintain centralized research materials and distribute information digitally to students and others in the academic community.

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Public sector

FineReader provides public institutions with a reliable solution for creating, converting, collaborating on, and preparing documents for archiving in the digital era.

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Award-winning PDF solution

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Capterra

With user rating 4.7 out of 5, FineReader PDF is in the Shortlist 2023 of the highest-rated and most popular PDF software on Capterra.com.

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GetApp

ABBYY FineReader PDF is amongst top PDF software products in GetApp’s 2023 Category Leaders ranking, based on user ratings and reviews.

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G2

Based on user reviews, FineReader PDF was recognized as a Leader Winter 2024 in the categories ‘PDF Editor’, ‘Document Creation’, ‘OCR’, and ‘Document Scanning’.

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IT w Administracji

FineReader PDF is #1 in the 'Software for Public Administration' category for Product of the Year 2023 in IT in Administration magazine, Poland, as voted by readers.

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What our customers are saying

Millions of customers worldwide trust and rely on ABBYY FineReader PDF for Windows to efficiently accomplish document tasks.

"A fantastic document OCR / conversion tool"

Excellent price point, simplicity of use. Extracted text accuracy (e.g. PDF to Word) is excellent - staggering sometimes when you see the input quality. The comparison tool is particularly useful for seeing how someone may have altered a document sent then printed / scanned into PDF.

PDF Software for Windows | FineReader PDF (37)Jeremy B Director, Small business

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"There is really no competitor for FineReader 15"

It has an uncanny ability to accurately deconstruct a document and capture the text, non-text elements and the layout. And it does this in multiple languages with equal accuracy. I think the product is unsurpassed.

PDF Software for Windows | FineReader PDF (38)Eli W President, Small business

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"It makes my job easier"

ABBYY digitalizes documents and images and allows me to save them in different formats, preserving the structure of said documents and images. It's simply amazing

PDF Software for Windows | FineReader PDF (39)Liliana AProgramador, Government Administration

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"It works well for grabbing the text off scanned documents"

The best part of ABBYY FineReader is how when you import a scanned document to OCR, you can see it scanning before your eyes. It looks really cool!

PDF Software for Windows | FineReader PDF (40)Carol G Medical Records Administrator

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"An indispensable program for my work"

FineReader is helping me out with text recognition. I do not know what to do without it. It saves a lot of time, while the finished text almost does not have to edit.

PDF Software for Windows | FineReader PDF (41)Natalia C Human Resources Consultant

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"ABBYY FineReader is my everyday partner"

I have been using Abbby FineReader for few years and it is awsome how much it simplifies my office life. I recognize printscreens, sacnned pdfs and it really can speed my work a lot.

PDF Software for Windows | FineReader PDF (42)Tomasz W.Client Service Director Research

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"Solid pdf application"

The programs functions are easier to find than adobe, and this is a solid pdf application. The pricing model is good, not requiring a subscription. Features are good.

PDF Software for Windows | FineReader PDF (43)Theodore A.Attorney At Law

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Excellent PDF OCR solution

This software came bundled with my Fujitsu ScanSnap and I've been using it for over 12 years. The software is still running perfectly and converting my scans to PDF and OCR'ing them for future reference.

PDF Software for Windows | FineReader PDF (44)Jesus P.CEO/President, Self-employed

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"A nice alternative to the usual Adobe Acrobat PDF Editor"

Seemingly smooth integration with my Xerox Scanner. Obvious button labeling and layout that makes finding actions intuitive. Low overall Memory footprint while using, which has been great when running multiple programs simultaneously. The conversion to various Office documents was also a very nice touch that I did not expect to have.

PDF Software for Windows | FineReader PDF (45)Justin R Senior Project Engineer

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"The Perfect Alternative to the Strangle-Hold of the Industry Leader"

FineReader PDF 15 provides the software platform you need for 95% of everything you need to do with any of your documents, your screen capture images and Portable Document Format documents. I love the ability to use this software on my laptop or desktop with the same level of performance. Capturing data for PDF resiliency is great.

PDF Software for Windows | FineReader PDF (46)Doug B Chief, SSI Program Office

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"Simple to Use. Nice features. Relatively inexpensive relative to competing products."

Simple to use/install. Nice features. Relatively inexpensive relative to competing products.

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"Best PDF editing and book OCR in the market"

Ability to determine and change the fields in the layout of a scanned page. Marking the pics and text independently. Editing without spoiling the layout. You can even translate within ABBYY on the existing layout and save as a PDF again in a new language.

PDF Software for Windows | FineReader PDF (48) Oytun s Operations

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Worthwhile improvements

ABBYY FineReader 15 is a worthwhile improvement over previous versions. I use ABBYY FineReader very often for making useable and readable documents from techmanuals you need an electron microscope to read, as well as way to store and search them.

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Powerful yet easy to use

This is the product for which I have been searching. It is powerful yet easy to use; accurate and fast.

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Choose between Standard and Corporate editions and a variety of licensing options for a universal PDF tool. Benefit from progressive volume discounts, network deployment, and simple license management.

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FAQs

Which is the best PDF reader for Windows? ›

Adobe Acrobat Reader is our pick for best free PDF reader for most people and most needs. However, while it's very easy to use and full of useful tools, it does aggressively upsell the full Adobe Acrobat experience. We find Foxit PDF Reader a pleasant alternative, but there are plenty to choose.

Is there a free PDF program for Windows 10? ›

PDF X: PDF Editor & PDF Reader - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store.

Is ABBYY FineReader free? ›

FineReader PDF viewer is simple, quick and easy to use alternative to Adobe Reader. Available functionality in the free version covers all the standard PDF tools: basic PDF viewing, commenting, and printing.

Does Microsoft have PDF software? ›

The Microsoft Edge PDF reader is a secure and reliable application that works across the Windows and macOS desktop platforms.

Does Windows have a built in PDF reader? ›

Learn how to view a PDF on Windows 10 in two simple steps. Viewing a PDF should be simple and straightforward. Windows 10 has Microsoft Edge set as its default PDF reader, which can be convenient when all you need is to view a PDF.

Is there a better PDF viewer than Adobe? ›

Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Adobe Acrobat Reader include user interface. The best overall Adobe Acrobat Reader alternative is Foxit PDF Reader. Other similar apps like Adobe Acrobat Reader are KDAN PDF Reader, PDF Reader Pro, PDFlite, and FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac.

Does Windows 10 have a built-in PDF editor? ›

Does Windows have a PDF editor? Windows 10 does not have its own PDF editor. Microsoft Edge provides a PDF viewer but no PDF editor option. Another option for editing a PDF on this operating system is to convert the PDF into a Word file.

Is PDF no longer free? ›

Acrobat Reader is free and continues to offer the industry's most reliable experience for viewing and interacting with PDFs.

Is there a 100% free PDF editor? ›

PDF Candy is ideal if you want a free online PDF editor and a way to edit PDF files in your browser. You'll also find a desktop version available for Windows if you upgrade to the lifetime license.

Is there still a free PDF Reader? ›

Adobe Acrobat Reader software is the free, trusted global standard for viewing, printing, signing, sharing, and annotating PDFs.

How much does ABBYY cost? ›

Based on Vendr's internal transaction data for ABBYY, the minimum price for ABBYY software is approximately $1,200, while the maximum price can reach up to $210,000. On average, the annual cost for ABBYY software is around $62,500.

Is ABBYY a Russian company? ›

ABBYY is an American (formerly Russian) technology company specializing in document processing, data capture, process mining and optical character recognition (OCR).

What is the default PDF reader for Windows 10? ›

The default PDF viewer in Windows 10 is Microsoft Edge, and most major browsers have their own viewer. You can also set a dedicated PDF program, like Adobe Acrobat, to be your default PDF viewer.

Does Windows have a PDF maker? ›

Convert a file to PDF using PDFMaker

For Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, the options for creating PDFs are available from the Acrobat ribbon. Note: If you don't see the PDF toolbar buttons in an application, you must show or activate the PDF toolbar.

Does Microsoft have a free PDF Converter? ›

Total PDF Converter - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store.

Which PDF is best for PC? ›

Adobe Acrobat Pro – Best overall

Adobe Acrobat Pro remains the industry standard for good reason. Its rich combination of creation, editing, reviewing, and security features are mimicked by the best alternative options, but we feel Acrobat still does it best.

Which is better Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader? ›

Adobe Acrobat is a more feature-rich and advanced PDF tool with some in-depth features. On the other hand, Adobe Reader brings basics only. Since Adobe Reader is basic, saying that Adobe Acrobat can do everything Adobe Reader does won't be wrong. So, with all the details shared above, you can choose one easily.

Which is better, Adobe or Foxit? ›

Foxit and Adobe both offer advanced PDF features such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and business-specific solutions such as e-signing and cloud services. Adobe's mobile app is more of a reader and signature tool, whereas Foxit's mobile app has more editing capabilities.

Is there still a free Adobe PDF reader? ›

Acrobat Reader is free and continues to offer the industry's most reliable experience for viewing and interacting with PDFs.

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