PDF Editors Review
PDF Editors Review
I know some people will want to edit these PDF templates on the computer to make their own, unique homemade cards, templates, paper products... etc. While I do not guarantee any of the pdf web sites or software, I have tested each of with good results.
My #1 pick is PDF Escape. This software is a free online pdf editor and it also has an option to buy a lifetime PDFescape Premium for only $10.00, which removes ads for their web site. Not bad for the price. What I like about this program is that it offers the ability for you to add your own image, text with font size, type and color control. Another nice feature is that it allows you to rotate the template. For instance, when I tested a card, I wanted to add text above the image which is upside down on Printable Shop template. I was able to rotate the card and add the text where I wanted it to appear. It did appear correctly when printed. It is very much an easy to use, WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editor.
My #2 pick is Gimp. However, this is serious editing software much like Photoshop. There is really no limit to what you can do with the Printable Shop pdf templates using this software. It is really great, but you have to be prepared to do a bit of work to learn how to use it unless you are experienced with programs such as Photoshop or Corel Draw.
My #3 pick is Nitro Reader, which is a free version that allows you to add text and set the font color, size, and type in any area of the file. However, if you want the pro version which is supposed to do much more, including adding your own images, it will cost anywhere from $89.00 to $110.00 (the last time I checked prices on this program). I have not tested the pro version, so I cannot give you an opinion.
These are my top three picks after four hours of downloading, testing, and printing my pdf templates. I’m sure there are other graphic editors that will open pdf file, but I won’t recommend something that I have not personally tested. Your suggestions about other graphic editors are welcome.
Hope these resources provide opportunities for you to make full use of our pdf templates and give you lots of good ideas!
Kimberly Printable