PDF Expert from Readdle is a focused, high-performance PDF editor for Mac and iPad. Built for professionals and power users, it combines polished design with fast editing, precise annotations, and secure signing—streamlining document workflows from markup to final delivery.
Why PDF Expert
Top reasons to choose PDF Expert
Desktop editing that performs
On macOS PDF Expert feels native and fast: multi-tab browsing, instant search, and fluid text and image edits make heavy document tasks tolerable. Batch export, page rearrangement and PDF optimization tools handle review cycles with minimal friction, so legal teams and consultants can produce final-ready files without leaving the app.
Annotate and sign on iPad
The iPad edition turns PDFs into active workspaces. Use Apple Pencil for precise annotations, fill forms offline, and apply secure signatures. Sync back to macOS or cloud storage so edits follow you. It’s built for meetings, fieldwork, and students who need tactile markup plus reliable syncing.
What to buy
Our verdict
What we like
- Intuitive, polished user interface
- Fast, responsive performance on Mac and iPad
- Outstanding annotation and Apple Pencil support
- Strong integration with Apple ecosystem and cloud services
Worth knowing
- Some advanced features fall behind enterprise alternatives
- Certain capabilities require a paid plan; feature parity varies by platform