Advice Request Need PDF advice

[_CyberGhosT_]

I have been using Nitro Pro for my PDF needs for quite some time now, I think
since v5.x.x
Is there one that is more secure that maybe I have missed or is new and I may not be aware of ?
I like that I can disable Java in Nitro Pro, but it is online a lot, and it uses web plug-in's so
I am wondering if I am using a dated solution or should I stick with what I have.
Please no " this is free " advise I don't mind paying for the best solution, and I am aware
that sometimes the free option is better than the paid but in this case I don't mind spending
seeing I deal with a high volume of PDF's from my 3 daughters schools, and for work from BNSF

 

[509322]

SumatraPDF

It does not support javascript nor Flash. That was true in 2011, 2013 when I last checked, and I would bet it remains true til this very day.

Another option is to make Microsoft Edge your default PDF reader and open PDFs in AppContainer.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

SumatraPDF

It does not support javascript nor Flash. That was true in 2011, 2013 when I last checked, and I would bet it remains true til this very day.

Another option is to make Microsoft Edge your default PDF reader and open PDFs in AppContainer.

Thanks for the feedback Jeff, I will give Sumatra a look.
PeAcE

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

Sumatra has a "restricted mode" very nice.
For working with my work PDF's this would be nice.
I am impressed, thanks again Jeff

 

[509322]

Sumatra has a "restricted mode" very nice.
For working with my work PDF's this would be nice.
I am impressed, thanks again Jeff

Don't get too excited. It is a very limited functionality PDF reader - by design. The advantage is ease-of-use, very light on resources, and reliability.

For reading PDFs it works very well. For editing and manipulating PDFs it was not designed for that purpose. A better option for heavy editing would be PDF-XChange Editor.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

I have to create some but not too often.
If I have an incident report, or internal
record I want to generate for my own keeping.
The rest is just reading from the schools my daughters attend.
I will give that PDF-XChange a look as well. Thanks again.
EDIT
Yeah that's more to what I need.
44 bucks for a single license is very good too.

 

[509322]

I have to create some but not too often.
If I have an incident report, or internal
record I want to generate for my own keeping.
The rest is just reading from the schools my daughters attend.
I will give that PDF-XChange a look as well. Thanks again.

PDF-Xchange Editor can use a lot of RAM - especially for large size PDFs.

I have had good results with it. The freeware version is quite good for a freeware.

 

[Kardo Kristal]

Hi @_CyberGhosT_ ,

You can also try free XODO PDF Reader and Editor

"With Xodo, you can edit, annotate, sign, and share PDFs on desktop, mobile, and web. Xodo makes working with PDFs quick and easy, so you can get things done."

Available for Android, Windows (phone and tablet) , Web, Chrome, iPhone and iPad.

Features

Xodo is an all-in-one PDF reader and PDF editor. With Xodo, you can read, annotate, sign, and share PDFs and fill in PDF forms, open .docx/.pptx as PDFs, plus sync with Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive.

• Fastest PDF viewing engine and smooth navigation
• Write directly on a PDF, highlight and underline text, and more
• Auto-sync your PDF edits with Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive
• Open office .docx and .pptx files for reading and annotating, and save as PDF
• Annotate PDFs with others in real time
• Fill PDF forms and sign documents
• Take notes on blank PDFs
• Powerful file organizer
• Complete PDF support and compatible with Adobe Acrobat® and other PDF viewers supporting standard PDF annotations
• Optimized for tablets and phones, Xodo is full-featured and a pleasure to use
• Integrated with our in-browser Chrome app: http://goo.gl/IVsRl0

HIGHLIGHTS:

PDF Reader

• Bookmark PDF pages for future reference
• Night Mode for comfortable PDF reading in dark environments
• Tabs allow you to quickly work across multiple PDF documents
• Crop pages to fit content precisely on small screens
• Reflow reading mode shows the PDF text at a size of your choosing
• A PDF table of contents allows you to jump chapters and sections
• Printing on KitKat and Lollipop
• Full screen mode on KitKat and higher
• Enjoy continuous vertical scrolling while viewing in single page, two pages, and cover page modes
• Support for Samsung Multi Window
• Full text search with navigable, detailed list of search results, page rotation, high levels of zoom, and more

PDF Annotator and Editor

• Draw and type directly on PDFs
• Highlight, underline and strikeout text
• Add arrows, circles, lines and more
• See all annotations at a glance with the annotation summary, and just tap one to navigate to it
• Scroll and turn pages by using two fingers while you annotate
• Merge and split PDFs; rotate pages
• Optimized for SPen and other select styluses
• Thumbnail browser for deleting pages, changing page order, and inserting blank pages

Sign & Fill PDF Forms

• Fill out, save, and send PDF forms
• Sign a document by hand, and save your signature for later reuse

Convert & Create

• Use your camera to scan a page, or open an existing image to create a new PDF (tif, jpeg, gif, png)
• Create new blank PDFs and use Xodo to take notes

Dropbox & Google Drive Sync

• Auto-sync annotations back to Dropbox or Google Drive
• For Dropbox, data use is minimized by uploading only the changes you make, not the whole document

File Manager

• Rename, copy, move, or delete docs and folders with Xodo’s built-in file manager
• Recent files can be quickly accessed, and will automatically open to the last page visited
• Grid view shows thumbnail previews of PDFs and easy access to file details

Annotate PDFs with others

• Add your PDF to Xodo Connect and invite people to view and annotate online in real time
• No downloads or signups required

Regards,
Kardo

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

Hi @_CyberGhosT_ ,

You can also try free XODO PDF Reader and Editor

"With Xodo, you can edit, annotate, sign, and share PDFs on desktop, mobile, and web. Xodo makes working with PDFs quick and easy, so you can get things done."

Available for Android, Windows (phone and tablet) , Web, Chrome, iPhone and iPad.

Features

Xodo is an all-in-one PDF reader and PDF editor. With Xodo, you can read, annotate, sign, and share PDFs and fill in PDF forms, open .docx/.pptx as PDFs, plus sync with Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive.

• Fastest PDF viewing engine and smooth navigation
• Write directly on a PDF, highlight and underline text, and more
• Auto-sync your PDF edits with Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive
• Open office .docx and .pptx files for reading and annotating, and save as PDF
• Annotate PDFs with others in real time
• Fill PDF forms and sign documents
• Take notes on blank PDFs
• Powerful file organizer
• Complete PDF support and compatible with Adobe Acrobat® and other PDF viewers supporting standard PDF annotations
• Optimized for tablets and phones, Xodo is full-featured and a pleasure to use
• Integrated with our in-browser Chrome app: http://goo.gl/IVsRl0

HIGHLIGHTS:

PDF Reader

• Bookmark PDF pages for future reference
• Night Mode for comfortable PDF reading in dark environments
• Tabs allow you to quickly work across multiple PDF documents
• Crop pages to fit content precisely on small screens
• Reflow reading mode shows the PDF text at a size of your choosing
• A PDF table of contents allows you to jump chapters and sections
• Printing on KitKat and Lollipop
• Full screen mode on KitKat and higher
• Enjoy continuous vertical scrolling while viewing in single page, two pages, and cover page modes
• Support for Samsung Multi Window
• Full text search with navigable, detailed list of search results, page rotation, high levels of zoom, and more

PDF Annotator and Editor

• Draw and type directly on PDFs
• Highlight, underline and strikeout text
• Add arrows, circles, lines and more
• See all annotations at a glance with the annotation summary, and just tap one to navigate to it
• Scroll and turn pages by using two fingers while you annotate
• Merge and split PDFs; rotate pages
• Optimized for SPen and other select styluses
• Thumbnail browser for deleting pages, changing page order, and inserting blank pages

Sign & Fill PDF Forms

• Fill out, save, and send PDF forms
• Sign a document by hand, and save your signature for later reuse

Convert & Create

• Use your camera to scan a page, or open an existing image to create a new PDF (tif, jpeg, gif, png)
• Create new blank PDFs and use Xodo to take notes

Dropbox & Google Drive Sync

• Auto-sync annotations back to Dropbox or Google Drive
• For Dropbox, data use is minimized by uploading only the changes you make, not the whole document

File Manager

• Rename, copy, move, or delete docs and folders with Xodo’s built-in file manager
• Recent files can be quickly accessed, and will automatically open to the last page visited
• Grid view shows thumbnail previews of PDFs and easy access to file details

Annotate PDFs with others

• Add your PDF to Xodo Connect and invite people to view and annotate online in real time
• No downloads or signups required

Regards,
Kardo

I haven't bought the XChange yet so I will download this one too
and compare them
Thanks for this Kardo

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

@Kardo Kristal
I can only find the app version of this, is there a zip or msi installer for this that you know of
that you can link me to ?
I cant seem to find it on the site.

 

[Kardo Kristal]

@Kardo Kristal
I can only find the app version of this, is there a zip or msi installer for this that you know of
that you can link me to ?
I cant seem to find it on the site.

There is no download for Windows platform but you can use it on web or download Chrome extension.

Regards,
Kardo

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

There is no download for Windows platform but you can use it on web or download Chrome extension.

Regards,
Kardo

I am downloading it from "OneStore" now,
strange that they don't make a standalone for
windows.
Thanks again.

 

[Kardo Kristal]

I am downloading it from "OneStore" now,
strange that they don't make a standalone for
windows.
Thanks again.

Please let me know how well it works for you. I am currently using it on Web and Android.

Regards,
Kardo

 

[Andytay70]

I have been using Sumatra for a while and find it pretty good for what i need, Its a great choice if you're switching from Adobe.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

Please let me know how well it works for you. I am currently using it on Web and Android.

Regards,
Kardo

Will do buddy.
PeAcE