The tool also allows you to upload images and take screenshots, which can easily be embedded into your PDF’s as well. Everything you do in Markup Hero is saved so you can go back and make changes to your annotations at any time, from any computer or device. Markup Hero is extremely fast, nothing to download, no latency, no hassle web based app. Note that most PDF editors take a while to upload and tend to choke after 30+ pages.Īfter you PDF uploads, each page is automatically separated and you can begin adding all kinds of annotations (some examples of tools below). You can upload very large PDF's (100+ pages) in seconds.

Markup Hero is a powerful but incredibly simple to use PDF annotation tool.

If you think you might be in the use case #2 camp, then scroll down to read about PDF Architect and why that might be a good fit.

It's free and you can test it instantly, with no account, no signup – just upload and edit. PRO TIP: If you're not sure what you need, or you know that use case #1 is for you, then you'll want to try Markup Hero.

Use Case #2 - You need to fully edit the text, layout, page composition and more aspects of the PDF.

This might include highlights, arrows, boxes, callouts, signatures and more.

Use Case #1 - You want to make quick edits like adding annotations or or markup.

It's a good idea to understand what your specific needs are before selecting a tool. When it comes to editing PDF's, there are two common use cases. PDF Architect also lets you see who has signed and which signatures are still missing so you can better manage the process.Illustration by Giulia Maidecchi from Ouch! For complex documents where multiple signatures may be required, you can prepare a custom workflow that details steps like the order signatures need to be executed and deadlines for each signature. There are two ways to send for a signature: For a simple document, you can quickly add a signature field to the PDF and send it out for a single signer. If a document contains sensitive data that you don’t want some recipients to see, you can secure all or part of the PDF with password encryption, permissions, redaction, or digital signatures.Ī particular benefit for business settings is an optional e-sign feature that lets you send and track documents for e-signatures from right inside PDF Architect. You can also annotate documents with comments or the customizable stamping tool and draw on the document freehand or with a selection of predefined shapes. PDF Architect 8 includes a full slate of tools for highlighting, underlining, and striking out text.

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