Fast, robust and beautiful PDF editor for your macOS

PDF Expert for Mac

PDF Expert for Mac

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Read, annotate and edit PDFs, change text and images. Fill forms and sign contracts like never before. Download and install PDF Expert for Mac today. It's free! From the first document you select, PDF Expert for macOS springs into action with smooth scrolling and fast search. Select the most relevant layout to quickly accomplish your task, whether you compare 100 page contracts or read a short article.

PDF Expert is the best PDF writer for Mac. You can easily edit text, images and links. It will automatically detect the font, size, and opacity of the original text, so you can make edits easily.



Features and Highlights

Better than a book
Enjoy amazing reading experience with advanced settings. Pick Day, Night or Sepia mode to please your eyes.

State of art PDF Search
Find things instantly with search indexing. Save relevant discoveries into search history to make them more convenient to recall.

Annotate to remember
Add annotations and notes to documents. Use Apple Pencil with iPad Pro for ultimate experience on the go.

Fill PDF forms. Sign contracts.
Easily fill out PDF forms such as applications or tax forms. Sign contracts with a personal, legally binding electronic signature in a few clicks.

Integrate. Share. Collaborate.
Collaborate with clients and team members by adding notes and comments to documents. Protect sensitive information with a password.

Work across your iPhone, iPad and Mac
Use PDF Expert on any Apple device – iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Seamlessly transfer documents between your devices.

What's new in this version:

PDF Expert 3.10.10
- We’ve tinkered with the internal workings in today's update and polished some rough edges


PDF Expert 3.10.9
- This time bugs were squished, performance was improved, work was done, and the result was good


PDF Expert 3.10.8
- We know you're excited about the latest Apple news – and so is PDF Expert
- With today's update, PDF Expert is fully compatible with the newest version of Apple's operating system, ready to deliver the best editing experience possible


PDF Expert 3.10.6
- We’ve listened to your valuable feedback and tackled those pesky bugs head-on, ensuring a top-notch performance


PDF Expert 3.10.4
- This update allows you to customize your app’s appearance by changing the default icon in the settings. Additionally, we’ve made general fixes and performance improvements to ensure a smoother experience.


PDF Expert 3.10.3
- Change log not available for this version


PDF Expert 3.10.2
- In today's update, we’ve tinkered with the internal workings and polished some rough edges


PDF Expert 3.10.1
- Change log not available for this version


PDF Expert 3.10.0
- Introducing Measurement Tools in PDF Expert
- Now, construction professionals can easily measure floor plans and projects across Mac, iPhone & iPad in PDF Expert, embracing streamlined workflows and efficient project management.
- You can simply add the ‘Measure’ tab by clicking the + button on the toolbar. Then choose ‘Calibrate’ and then ‘Distance,’ ‘Area,’ and ‘Perimeter’ tools to cater to your specific measurement needs.


PDF Expert 3.9.2
- This time bugs were squished, performance was improved, work was done, and the result was good. Please enjoy PDF Expert!


PDF Expert 3.9.1
- Meet the ‘Export as Flattened’ feature that will allow you to export a signed document or a filled-out form as a read-only PDF
- Flattening the PDF removes the layered content, reduces the file size, and locks down form fields
- Export your PDF file as Flattened to keep the content secure and protect it from being edited
- You can find the ‘Export as Flattened’ button under Fill & Sign on the top navigation bar


PDF Expert 3.9
- Introducing the Page Resize feature
- Now you can ensure consistent page sizing in PDFs for a better reading experience and to create polished, professional-looking documents. Tailor the page size to your preference and apply it to all pages in the doc or only to a specified range of pages.


PDF Expert 3.8.3
- Change log not available for this version


PDF Expert 3.8
- Change log not available for this version


PDF Expert 3.7.1
- With these updates, you can enhance the quality of your PDFs and customize the top screen toolbar
- Remove backgrounds from signatures and stamps. You can now make the image background transparent, so when you upload an image signature or stamp, it will blend seamlessly into the PDF.
- Customize the top toolbar. Add tools that you use most often, so they will always be within one click away. It’s a great way to speed up your daily workflow.
- Some of you asked to remove the Tools tab page opening from the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Tab. So we did!


PDF Expert 3.6
- Introducing Logic Page Numbering
- Sometimes, the default “1” label didn’t match the actual page number, especially with scanned documents. With Logic Page Numbering, you can customize page labels to suit your needs by manually selecting the first page.
- “Label This Page Forward as 1,2,3,4...” numbers everything from the currently selected page to the end of the document with Arabic numerals, putting the “1” link to the selected page.
- “Label This Page Forward as i, ii, iii, iv,...” numbers everything from the current page to the end of the document in Roman numerals, putting the “i” link to the selected page.
- “Label as Cover” option gives the label “Cover” to the selected page


PDF Expert 3.5
- Widgets: you can now use PDF Expert widgets to effortlessly start key PDF editing actions without launching the app
- Spotlight actions: you can also run PDF Expert shortcuts from Spotlight. In Spotlight, type “convert,” “merge,” “compress,” or “sign PDF” to launch the shortcut.
- Tips: we’ve added some fresh tips to help you discover valuable features in PDF Expert, like using Precise Search or adding a Bookmark to your PDF


PDF Expert 3.4.1
- Change log not available for this version


PDF Expert 3.4
- We're introducing a game-changer: the ability to preserve outlines and bookmarks while merging PDFs
- Now all your meticulously crafted outlines and bookmarks from all the PDFs you merge find a new home, safe and sound, within the merged document. Whether you're diving into study materials, navigating research papers, or crafting that ultimate final document or assignment, this feature is your secret weapon.
- Enjoy PDF editing that's smoother and more exhilarating than ever before


PDF Expert 3.3.1
- This is a new update to PDF Expert with some minor bug fixes, so you can enjoy a smoother experience


PDF Expert 3.3
- We are thrilled to share an exciting update! We’ve added hotkeys to change color for fast and enjoyable annotations.
- It is a time saver feature as you can now easily switch between colors while annotating PDFs and focus more on active reading. Color change hotkeys work for all Annotation tools that have a color palette to them, including Pen and Shapes. Also, you can just select text in the doc and press hotkey to change colors, even if no Annotation tool is selected.
- Breeze through PDFs and annotate important bits faster


PDF Expert 3.2.2
- This update is all about chasing away some bugs and working on little stuff, so PDF Expert would run better and faster


PDF Expert 3.2
- You asked, we listened! We're excited to introduce improved search options, namely Match Case and Whole Words search.
- You’ve had hard times trying to avoid finding just the combination of letters while you wanted to find the whole word? Forget about your troubles. Switch between Use Match Case and Whole Words search options for more accurate results.


PDF Expert 3.1
- Sidecar and Continuity Camera have just been added to PDF Expert


PDF Expert 3.0.38
- Meet the Tools Tab – a new way to find the features you need
- Now all your PDF features are always right at hand under the Tools Tab, making them more visible to you and much easier to use


PDF Expert 3.0.37
- Spring is here! We did some spring cleaning, wiping out minor bugs. Stay tuned for exciting feature updates coming soon.


PDF Expert 3.0.35
- Today’s update brings a Full Screen View in PDF Expert, so you can take advantage of every inch of the screen and work without desktop distractions


PDF Expert 3.0.33
- We worked on the process of merging and now you can choose the sequence of files, the name of the merged file and remove unnecessary pages before your files are merged
- Moreover, now you can select Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files as well as other types of files and receive a single PDF document


PDF Expert 3.0.32
- This update brings several fixes. For instance, we fixed the issue with content being pasted as images and not as text. We also fixed the issue with the snap feature remaining enabled even though the user has disabled it. Crashes while you undo actions are also fixed.
- The update includes a bunch of design improvements as well


PDF Expert 3.0.29
- Just some fresh paint and tune-ups. No bigs.


PDF Expert 3.0.28
- We’ve improved the Dark Mode, content autodetection in the OCR’d PDFs, and navigation with the arrow keys
- Design updates for the tabs


PDF Expert 3.0.23
- PDF Expert gets the biggest update in years
- The new version brings an easy-to-use design, OCR to turn scans into text, PDF to Word conversion, and more
- Conversion to and from PDF to Word and other formats – turn PDFs into Word, Excel, TXT, JPG, PNG, and PowerPoint files and vice versa
- Advanced OCR technology powered by the Apple Vision framework – convert scanned PDFs into text, so you can copy, highlight, and search through PDFs
- Smart Enhance – improve the quality of scanned PDFs: fix contrast, remove distortion, edit margins, split pages, and more
- Brand-new design with Dark Mode – we improved every detail to help you get your work done easier and faster. This update also brings a much-awaited Dark Mode to please your eyes.


PDF Expert 2.5.21
- Change log not available for this version


PDF Expert 2.5.20
- We no longer accept customers from Russia


PDF Expert 2.5.19
- Stability and performance improvements


PDF Expert 2.5.18
- This update is all about chasing away some bugs and working on little stuff, so PDF Expert would run better and faster


PDF Expert 2.5.17
- Stability and performance improvements


PDF Expert 2.5.16
- Stability and performance improvements


PDF Expert 2.5.15
- PDF Expert is now fully equipped with Apple M1 support for your brand-new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini


PDF Expert 2.5.14
- Stability and performance improvements


PDF Expert 2.5.13
- UI fixes for Big Sur


PDF Expert 2.5.12
- Stability and performance improvements