PDF Expert
Read, annotate and edit PDFs without a fight.
About PDF Expert
Fast rendering, real text editing, forms and signatures in an interface that feels more like Preview than Acrobat.
Install PDF Expert
Download it from the links above, or install it from the Terminal:
brew install --cask pdf-expert mas install 1055273043 Questions about PDF Expert
Is PDF Expert free?
No. PDF Expert is sold as a subscription; the Mac App Store download is free and the subscription is bought inside the app.
Where can I download PDF Expert for Mac?
Download PDF Expert from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (pdfexpert.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.
Can I install PDF Expert from the Terminal?
Yes. With Homebrew, run brew install --cask pdf-expert. With Mac App Store CLI, run mas install 1055273043.
Which macOS version does PDF Expert need?
The Mac App Store version of PDF Expert requires macOS 12.0 or later.
What are good alternatives to PDF Expert?
Other writing & notes apps for Mac worth a look are Highlights (free + pro), iA Writer (one-time purchase), Ulysses (subscription) and Bear (free + pro).
Other writing & notes apps like PDF Expert
Highlights
Turn PDF highlights into notes.
iA Writer
Focused Markdown writing, nothing more.
Ulysses
A complete writing environment for long work.
Bear
Beautiful notes, linked and tagged.
Drafts
Where text starts, before it knows where it goes.
Craft
Documents that look designed by default.
Tot
Seven dots. Seven notes. That's it.
MarkEdit
TextEdit, if it spoke Markdown.