Being able to edit PDF documents on the go is useful in many situations. For example, if you’re at the doctor’s and need to sign a document, you can do it quickly from your phone or tablet. Now, it’s not as simple as one might think. Many predatory apps allow you to save changes to your PDF as long as you purchase a subscription or log into a paid account. This begs the question: is there a way to edit PDFs on Android for free?
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THE SHORT ANSWER
To edit PDF on Android, download and launch the Adobe Acrobat Reader: edit PDF app from Google Play. Sign in to your Adobe account, then tap + > Open file. Find and open the PDF you want to edit. Press blue pencil bottom button. Comment and Fill and sign are free. However, Edit PDF (which allows you to edit images and text on the PDF) and Organize pages are paid features.
KEY SECTIONS
Here’s the thing: if you want to edit the images and text in your pre-existing PDF, you’ll need an Adobe premium account. There is no solution around this paywall, as in-app purchases are how these types of programs survive. This, of course, includes Adobe.
What you box do without a subscription, however, is to add to your existing PDF. As a free user you can add new text to your old page, add signatureand edit comments.
How to Edit a PDF on Android (Adobe PDF Editor Website)
If you want to use the official Adobe app or website to edit your PDF, you will need an Adobe subscription. With a free account you can add text, sticky notes and drawings, store and share your filesand try over 20 PDF and e-signature tools.
This suite of features is pretty slim with a free account, but you’ll have to work your way out. Adobe is good enough to pay more for premium features, but if all you have to do is add text or sign your PDF – which should be easy enough on a mobile device – it will suffice.
- Open your mobile browser and navigate to the Adobe PDF editor website.
- View the page in desktop mode. To do this (at least if you’re using the Chrome app), tap Menu (⋮) > desktop website.
- Press blue Select file button.
- Find (and open) the desired PDF file.
- Sign in to your existing Adobe account or create a new one. If you have a paid account, more features will be available to you.
- The toolbar buttons at the top allow you to highlight, add text, draw, or manage comments.
- When you are done, press To download to save the edited PDF to your device.
How to Edit a PDF on Android (Adobe Acrobat Reader: Edit PDF app)
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The most user-friendly way to edit PDF files on Android devices is to download the official app. As mentioned earlier, if you want to edit the existing content of your PDF, you must be an Adobe subscriber. With a free account you can add text, sticky notes and drawings, store and share your filesand try over 20 PDF and e-signature tools.
- Download and launch it Adobe Acrobat Reader: edit PDF app from Google Play.
- Sign in to your existing Adobe account or create a new one.
- Press blue ➕ button.
- Select Open file.
- Find and open the PDF you want to edit.
- Press blue ✏️ button at the bottom.
- You can type Comment Where Fill and sign to use these features. However, Edit PDF (which allows you to edit images and text on the PDF) and Organize pages both have blue stars next to them. This means that these are paid features.
Can I edit my PDF on Android without an Adobe subscription?
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Yes, but it will require you to be a bit crafty. There’s also no surefire way to tell if your text or images will be compatible with this method, but it’s worth the effort.
- In your mobile browser, navigate to a PDF to Word conversion site.
- Download your PDF file and convert it to a Word file.
- Download your PDF as a Word file.
- Open this Word file in Google Docs.
- Edit text and images in the file.
- Download your newly edited file in PDF format.
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