Edit PDF file software?

[hooch]

All,

My friend, who switched to a mac on my recommendation, asked if there is any software which can take a PDF file, switch it to a Word Doc to Edit, then convert it back to a PDF. I was unsure and I told him PDF files are meant to be read only and uneditable for a reason. I never thought about it and I am unaware of any software which does this unless you have the original Word Doc.

Does anybody know if there is software available to do this (preferably free)?

 

[Blue Velvet]

Found this:
http://www.coolosxapps.net/2007/04/03/skim-read-edit-pdf-files/

I have no idea if it's any good. If I need to edit PDFs, which is rarely since I'm the one usually creating them in the first place, I use Acrobat Pro which is certainly not free.

 

[SSpiro]

Acrobat Pro?

 

[CanadaRAM]

It depends what's in the PDF file

If it is text only, then it's not too much of a challenge.

But to pull a graphic layout into Word, with embedded non-standard fonts, bookmarks, hyperlinks, etc. and expect it not to be destroyed, is reaching too far.

 

[bubulala]

what about pdf editor? anyone knows?

 

[Gee]

Is there any PC software that does this even?

 

[MisterMe]

Is there any PC software that does this even?

Sspiro has already told you that Acrobat Pro will do what you want. Canvas X will also accept and edit PDF files.

 

[IJ Reilly]

Adobe Illustrator can open and edit PDF files.

 

[prostuff1]

PDFPen

 

[Father Jack]

If you have access to Quark Xpress, you can export your document as PDF

 

[Gee]

Sspiro has already told you that Acrobat Pro will do what you want. Canvas X will also accept and edit PDF files.

That wasn't the original poster's comment, it was mine.

I am aware the Acrobat will open PDFs (and illustrator for that matter). I was interested in whether there is any free PC software that will open a PDF, as the OP's question seemed to imply the problem had arisen when his friend had swapped to a Mac.

 

[hooch]

That wasn't the original poster's comment, it was mine.

I am aware the Acrobat will open PDFs (and illustrator for that matter). I was interested in whether there is any free PC software that will open a PDF, as the OP's question seemed to imply the problem had arisen when his friend had swapped to a Mac.

Well, he didn't have this problem necessarily after he switched to a mac. He told me that he was able to do it once or twice at a different company. He doesn't know how (probably adobe pro or something). A situation came up recently where he would like to take an older document and update it.

Thanks for the replies everyone.

 

[tmnicelt]

Use OpenOffice3.0

http://mltan100.blogspot.com/2008/06/free-pdf-editor.html

 

[alexguy]

If you got PhotoShop, you can easily edit PDF with it.
Especialy for graphic PDFs.

 

[AFPoster]

Best application in the world: https://www.acrobat.com/exportpdf/en/convert-pdf-to-word.html

 

[old-wiz]

Best application in the world: https://www.acrobat.com/exportpdf/en/convert-pdf-to-word.html

This costs $19.95 per year and seems to be one way only.. ie pdf export only.

 

[AFPoster]

This costs $19.95 per year and seems to be one way only.. ie pdf export only.

When you get it in Word and save it save as PDF. This is a great tool to take any PDF into word to edit even if it's PW protected.

 

[sandimacd]

Smile on My Mac PDF

While not free, this is a tremendously powerful program for Macs. Very reasonably priced as well. It will edit and create PDF files and interactive forms.
Another way is to open a PDF file, copy text and paste it into a blank text document. Then edit and use print command to save the new text as a PDF file.
None of this will work for your friend on his PC- they only work on Macs.