FREE
PDF24 Creator
Free PDF toolbox for Windows: merge, split, compress, convert, edit, sign and OCR
PRICEFree
RUNS ONWindows
ALTERNATIVE TOAdobe Acrobat
About PDF24 Creator
PDF24 Creator from Geek Software is a free collection of PDF tools for Windows, often rated the best free PDF editor. It covers the everyday tasks most people would otherwise need Adobe Acrobat for: merging and splitting PDFs, compressing them, converting to and from Word, Excel and images, adding text and annotations, signing, password protection and OCR for scanned documents.
It is free for personal and commercial use, needs no account, has no trial limits and processes your files locally on your computer. The same tools are also available online at pdf24.org for other systems.
Key features
Merge and splitCombine PDFs or extract pages
CompressMake PDF files smaller
ConvertPDF to and from Word, Excel and images
Edit and annotateAdd text, shapes and notes
Sign and protectSignatures and passwords
OCRMake scanned documents searchable
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Good and keep in mind
Good
- Completely free, also for business use
- Many tools in one program
- Files stay on your computer
Keep in mind
- Desktop app for Windows only
- OCR is useful but not as accurate as Adobe's
- Not designed for heavy professional editing
Frequently asked questions
Is PDF24 Creator really free?
Yes. PDF24 Creator is free for personal and commercial use, with no account and no trial limits.
Does PDF24 work on Mac?
The desktop program is for Windows only. The same tools are available online at pdf24.org for Mac and other systems.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
The desktop program processes files locally on your computer, so your documents are not uploaded.