A Foxit PDF Editor alternative that runs in your browser
Edit text, convert to and from Word, compare versions, redact, fill in forms and send documents for signature from any computer, phone or tablet. Start on the Free plan, with no software to install or keep up to date.
Free plan with no time limit. Pro free for 7 days, no card needed.
Why people look for a Foxit PDF Editor alternative
Foxit PDF Editor is Foxit's application for creating, editing and signing PDF documents, used on desktop computers and online.
Any device, nothing to install
A browser app works the same on Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebooks, iPhone, iPad and Android, with no installs or updates to manage on each computer.
Editing and e-signatures together
Many teams want to edit a document and then send it for signature, with an audit trail, in the same subscription.
One private library
Keeping documents, their earlier versions and the people they're shared with in one place, instead of copies spread across computers.
A free plan to start
Trying the tools on real documents for free, without a card, before deciding what to pay for.
What you get with PDFZyro
Edit text and pictures
Change existing text, add text, pictures and links, white out content, and add headers, footers and watermarks.
Convert both ways
PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and images, and Word, Excel, PowerPoint and pictures to PDF.
Compare two versions
See every changed word, formatting change, page and picture side by side, and download a report of the differences.
Redact and remove hidden data
Remove sensitive text and pictures for good, not just cover them, and strip metadata before you share a file.
Fill, sign and send for signature
Fill in any form, even a flat PDF without fields, sign it yourself, or send it to others with an audit trail and a sealed PDF.
Organize and OCR
Merge, split, reorder and number pages, add Bates numbers, and make scans searchable in 8 languages.
PDFZyro pricing
Free
$0
Free forever
- View, organize, comment, fill and sign yourself
- 3 edit, convert, compress or OCR tasks per day
- 3 signature requests per month
- 2 GB storage, files up to 50 MB
Pro
$6.99/month
$83.88 billed yearly
- Unlimited editing, converting, compressing and OCR
- 25 signature requests per month
- Signature request templates
- 100 GB storage, files up to 500 MB
Business
$11.99/user/month
$143.88/user billed yearly · minimum 2 users
- Everything in Pro
- Unlimited signature requests (fair use)
- Templates and bulk send
- 50 SMS codes for signers per month
How to switch
Create a free account
It takes under a minute and needs no card.
Upload your PDFs
Fillable forms and comments open as they are. Every change is saved as a new version, and your files are encrypted when stored.
Pick a tool and go
Each task is one or two clicks from the home screen. Try Pro free for 7 days when you need more.
When Foxit PDF Editor may suit you better
PDFZyro isn't for everyone. Foxit PDF Editor may be the better choice if:
- You prefer a desktop application installed on each computer, or need to work fully offline: PDFZyro runs in the browser and needs a connection.
- Your organization's workflows depend on plug-ins or integrations built for a desktop PDF editor.
- You need print production or prepress tools, such as preflight checks.
- You want the app itself in a language other than English: PDFZyro is in English for now.
Questions and answers
Is PDFZyro a free alternative to Foxit PDF Editor?
PDFZyro has a Free plan with no time limit that covers viewing, organizing, commenting, filling and signing, plus 3 edit, convert, compress or OCR tasks a day. Pro removes the daily limit and is free to try for 7 days.
Can PDFZyro change the existing text in a PDF?
Yes. Change existing text line by line, keeping the font where the font allows, and add text, pictures, links and whiteout. Each save is a new version, so the original is never changed.
Can I open the PDFs I made in Foxit PDF Editor?
Yes. PDFZyro works with standard PDF files, including fillable forms and comments. Password-protected files can be unlocked with their password.
Can my team use PDFZyro?
Yes. The Business plan, for teams of 2 or more, adds team folders, roles and admin, 1 TB of shared storage, unlimited signature requests (fair use) and bulk send.
Can I try PDFZyro without leaving Foxit PDF Editor?
Yes. Create a free account and try PDFZyro on a few documents while you keep using Foxit PDF Editor. The Free plan has no time limit, and Pro is free for 7 days with no card needed.
Tools to try first
- Edit PDFChange text and pictures, add text, links and whiteout.
- PDF to WordTurn a PDF into an editable Word document.
- Compare PDFSee every difference between two versions of a document.
- Redact PDFRemove text and pictures for good, not just cover them.
- Fill PDFFill in PDF forms, even flat ones without fields.
- OCR PDFMake scanned PDFs searchable and editable.
Guides to get started
- Best PDF editorsHow to choose the best PDF editor: what to look for, the main kinds, popular options at a glance, and which suits occasional edits, signing or legal work.
- How to redact a PDFHow to redact a PDF properly: why black boxes and highlighting don't remove text, how to redact step by step, and how to check nothing can be recovered.
- How to compare two PDF filesHow to compare two PDF files: the ways to do it, step-by-step instructions, what a good comparison finds, and tips for comparing contracts and scans.
- How to fill in a PDF formHow to fill in a PDF form: fillable, flat and scanned forms, step-by-step instructions, other free ways to do it, and what to check before you send it.
- How to make a scanned PDF searchableHow to make a scanned PDF searchable with OCR: why scans can't be searched, step-by-step instructions, tips for accurate text recognition, and other ways.
- How to add an image to a PDFHow to add an image to a PDF: place a JPG or PNG on the page, move, resize and crop it, add a logo to every page, and other free ways to insert a picture.
Try PDFZyro alongside Foxit PDF Editor
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