PDF Extra review: A budget PDF editor with business-ready features [Video]

Price When Reviewed

Free I Premium: $50.28/yr I Ultimate: $83.88/yr I Lifetime: $99.99

With remote work and digital documentation now the norm, everyone needs a reliable PDF editor. However, not all users have the budget or need for the top-shelf tools from Adobe and Foxit. If you’re in this camp, MobiSystems’ PDF Extra can help you edit, convert, and secure PDF files without a huge financial investment.

PDF Extra has a clean, organized layout that prioritizes ease of use. Across the top is a Microsoft Office-style toolbar with tabs for Home, Comment, Edit, Fill and Sign, Convert, Organize Pages, Form, and Protect. These house the key tools for common PDF tasks such as highlighting text, compressing files, and converting documents to different formats. The toolbar is intuitive and provides one-click access to frequently used features.

On the left, a thumbnail view lets you quickly navigate through a …