Which PDF editor is best for you?

Best Free PDF Editors

Table of Contents

• Image to Text PDF Conversion
• Merging and Splitting PDFs
• Adding Text and Other Features
• Apps to Avoid
• Conclusion
• More: Edit PDF by Python

Image to Text PDF Conversion

Converting image-based PDFs (scanned papers) into text-based PDFs can be challenging. Adobe's online service provides an excellent free option for files up to 100 MB. Its conversion accuracy is impressive, maintaining the original layout and page alignment. Unlike other editors, Adobe ensures text remains on the same page as in the original document.But its worst part is searching, it is unable to find all the words in the document, even in the offline version. Keep logged out for free conversion, for multiple downloads, use incognito mode

Merging and Splitting PDFs

For basic merging and splitting tasks, PDF Swarkn and Xodo PDF are great free tools. However, PDF Swarkn may show errors when handling files larger than 1.5 GB.

Adding Text and Other Features

For tasks like adding text, converting PDFs to images, adding page numbers, encryption, and passwords, PDF-XChange Editor is a fantastic free option. Its user-friendly interface and extensive feature set make it a reliable choice for everyday PDF editing.

Apps to Avoid

PDF Reader Pro is not recommended as it requires payments for basic features. Additionally, avoid Foxit PDF, which has concerning behaviors such as downloading without clear user consent and aggressively requesting permissions.

Conclusion

Feature	Recommended App
Image to Text Conversion	Adobe Online Service
Never use for reading or searching	Adobe
Merging and Splitting	PDF Swarkn, Xodo PDF
Adding Text, Encryption, etc.	PDF-XChange Editor
Apps to Avoid	Foxit PDF

All these apps are available on the Microsoft Store for convenient downloads. Choose the right tool based on your needs to manage your PDF files efficiently.

But, when the pdf is above 1 gb all these softwares fail or demand subscription, then one and only option is "PYTHON"

More: Merge PDF by Python

pip install PyPDF2

from PyPDF2 import PdfMerger

# File paths
files = [r'C:\Users\ANURAG\Desktop\a.pdf', #first PDF file location
         r'C:\Users\ANURAG\Desktop\b.pdf'] #second PDF file location
output_file = r'C:\Users\ANURAG\Desktop\merged_file.pdf' #output PDF file location

# Merge PDFs
merger = PdfMerger()
for pdf in files:
    merger.append(pdf)

# Write the output file
merger.write(output_file)
merger.close()

print(f"Merge completed! Output saved as '{output_file}'.")
        

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