Introduction
A PDF tool comes in handy when you need to deal with PDF files such as to merge or split pages, add a header, footer or watermark, highlight or annotate PDF documents, or convert from other files to PDFs or vice versa.
In this article, multipurpose programs offering general features for merging PDF files, splitting or re-ordering pages, etc., within a single application are reviewed in the section below, while the PDF tools that are designed for a more specific task are reviewed in this section Best Free PDF Tools – Specific.
[Doakio Editor's Note: This article was restored from Gizmo's Freeware archives as a service to the freeware community. Gizmo's Freeware provided high-quality, volunteer freeware reviews for decades. They shut down in July of 2021.]
Best Free PDF Tools – General
PDFill PDF Tools A great set of pdf tools covering most functions.
Our Rating: 5
License: Free (Limited features)
PDF Shaper Offers a variety of tools to protect, modify and convert pdf documents
PDFTK Builder A simple way to merge or reorder selected pages of PDF files in one go
PDFsam Basic Visually re-order or recompose multiple pages of PDF files.
PDF Shuffler A small app to merge or split pdf documents, re-arrange, rotate and crop pdf pages
jPDF Tweak A Swiss Army Knife for PDF files
Best Free PDF Tools – Specific
See also more PDF tools that are reviewed in this section Best Free PDF Tools – Specific
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