How to Open and Edit a PDF Document?

[PCH]

Hey Guys,

does anyone know of a free package or utility that will allow me to open and edit a PDF document?

Many thanks :)

[rally]

Try Acrobat Pro
Not all documents are public - so some you can edit and some you cant !

[Steffen]

Windows or Mac OS X?

On the Mac you could use PDFpen, it edits anything, even scanned documents.

Cheers
Steffen.

[PCH]

Hey guys,

thanks for the replies Steffen and Rally.

Rally, I was looking for a free solution if possible, and Steffen, I have a PC running Windows XP and Windows 7 (2 different PCs) rather than a Mac. Thanks though :)

[DJVege]

http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=Freeware%20PDF%20Creators

That might help. I haven't used any of them, though.

[PCH]

Thanks buddy, that looks like it might be exactly what I'm looking for, much appreciated :)

[rogerco]

Thre is package called Foxit depends what you want to do though.

[louie_the_fly]

We've used nitro pdf in the past for digitally signing documents for client submission. You can download a free version with limited functionality. It will allow you to open a file, edit and save or save as.

[PCH]

Hey Stewart,

Thanks for the tip, - I'll give it a try :)

[ianB]

Hi Paul,

I use the app "Adobe reader" ( from Adobe ) It allows me to read all pdf files, It also has a feature that allows you to Sign a pdf document, also it allows you to turn a Word doc into a pdf doc and visa versa.
Its a great app that I always use.

Ian

[PCH]

Hi Ian,

thanks for the information buddy. Naturally, I have and do use AR whenever I read a pdf, but in this instance I needed to edit the contents and re-save it.

That was why I needed something with a little bit more capability. The other guys suggested the Nitro Reader product which initially looked hopeful.

However, when I open a pdf with it and try to edit, I get re-directed to the 'buy nitro-pro' website where they want $159 for the full product.

Hmmm...

[dannat]

Paul -do you want to annotate or make circles/highlighting -or do you need to add/edit/delete text?

you can find acrobat 8 software keys/download .exe free online -it doesnt have some newer features but it will manage most things

[PCH]

Hi Daniel,

Thanks for responding.

I need to edit some of the text and then re-save the document to a new name.

If that sounds like what your solution is aimed at, then please do explain further - but please try to keep it simple :)