PDF Software Comparison Guide

Product FeaturesPDF CreatorMyPDF MakerNitro PDF ProfessionalAcrobat 9 Pro
Pricing$29.95$29.95$79.95$449.00
Free trialYesNoYesYes
HyperlinksYes - Auto-creates hyperlinks from links embedded in Word-documents.Yes - Automatically create bookmarks and linksYes - Generate PDF hyperlinks and bookmarks automaticallyYes - Auto-acreate hyperlinks and page indexes
Combine multiple filesYes - Easily combine multiple filesYes - Combine different file formats and even other PDFs into one PDF fileYes - Combine multiple documents into one PDFYes - Create one document from multiple sources
Password protectionYes - with 128bit encryptionYes - with 40 or 128 bit encryptionYes - Lock up your PDF files with 128 bit passwords and digital signaturesYes - Strong 256 bit encrytion and digital signature
Access controlYes - Full control over every aspectYes - Functions include viewing, printing, copying, commenting and editingYes - You decide if your PDFs can be printed, edited, copied, commented, and more.Yes - Control how recepients can use the PDFs
Convert PDF to WordNo - Only creation of PDFs possibleYes - Turn your PDFs into Word documents for editingYes - Convert PDF files back to Word while retaining text, graphic and pagesYes - convert text and graphics while preserving formatting and layout
Create Editable FieldsNo - No support for formsNo - No support for formsYes - Create user editable fields and pull down boxes.Yes - Form Wizard creates forms from paper or electronic documents
Edit PDFsNo - No PDF editing. Documents must be edited before creation.No - No PDF editing. Documents must be edited before creation.Yes - Fully featured PDF creation. You can edit PDFs directly within the app: objects can be resized or rotated, notes can be added, and changes can be tracked for review and approvalYes - Review documents using familiar commenting tools such as sticky notes, highlighting, lines, shapes, and stamps
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