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How to modify PDF files on Mac

Modify the text, images, and links, combine PDF files, and more. PDF Expert lets you edit PDFs the way you want.

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How to modify PDF files on Mac

How to modify PDFs with PDF Expert

PDF used to be a non-editable format. However, you may often need to quickly fix something in your PDF file, from adding a few words or updating an image to merging multiple documents.

If you’re looking for a PDF modifier for Mac, give PDF Expert a try. Check this short video to see how easy it is to edit PDFs.

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How to modify PDF text on Mac

Whenever you need to edit the text in your PDF file, PDF Expert comes in handy. Here’s how to modify a PDF:

  1. Download PDF Expert.
  2. Open the editing mode by clicking Edit in the top toolbar.
  3. Click on the Text button.
  4. Choose the piece of text you want to edit.
  5. Edit text in PDF and click on the blank space to preserve changes.

Modify Text on PDF Document

How to modify images in a PDF on Mac

Need to update your photo in a CV or add a chart to your report? PDF Expert makes it easy to edit existing images or add new ones.

To modify images in a PDF:

  1. Open the editing mode by clicking Edit in the top toolbar.
  2. Click on the Image button.
  3. Click on the image to move, edit, rotate or delete it.

To add a new image to your file:

  1. In the Edit mode, click on the Image button.
  2. Click anywhere in the document and choose the image you want to add.

How to redact a PDF on Mac

Sometimes you may want to hide some info in a PDF from others’ eyes. Think of IDs, credit card numbers, addresses, and other sensitive data. PDF Expert lets you easily blackout or erase confidential information.

Here’s how to redact a PDF:

  1. Click Edit on the toolbar.
  2. Pick the Redact tool.
  3. Select the fragment of the text you want to hide.

How to add a hyperlink in a PDF

Links make your documents easier to navigate and enrich them with additional context. You can easily link a part of the text or even an image to another page or external resources. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Edit tab on the toolbar.
  2. Click on the Link button.
  3. Select the piece of text or image you want to link.
  4. Choose the link destination: to Page or to Web.

How to combine PDF files on Mac

Sometimes you may need to combine a few PDFs into one. With PDF Expert, merging PDFs is a matter of seconds:

  1. Launch PDF Expert and click File at the top left corner of the screen.
  2. Select Merge Files.
  3. Pick the PDFs you’d like to combine and press Merge.

How to easily review and share PDF files

When you need to review a PDF and send it further to your colleagues or clients, PDF Expert can help you perform any actions in a couple of clicks. Add comments, highlight, or add notes to your PDF file easily. Here’s how to modify a PDF and send it via email:

  1. Open the document in PDF Expert.
  2. Click on the Annotate tab.
  3. Use tools like Highlight, Underline, Strikeout, Pen, and Eraser to annotate your document. You can also insert shapes and text, and add sticky notes to attach your comments and feedback.
  4. Add a stamp. You can choose between “Void,” “Approved,” “Draft,” and other stamps or create your own. You can also add a signature if needed.
  5. Click on the Share button and send your reviewed PDF via email or through cloud services directly from PDF Expert.

How to choose a reliable PDF text editor

When selecting a PDF text editor, you want a tool that will cover all of your needs:

  1. Intuitive interface and easy-to-navigate application. PDF Expert is designed for simplicity, making editing PDFs user-friendly.
  2. Different editing tools. PDF Expert provides a full suite of editing tools, allowing users to modify text, images, and links. It also includes features to redact sensitive information, ensuring you have all the necessary tools for any editing task.
  3. High performance. PDF Expert can handle any PDF size smoothly and without lag. Need to modify a small document or a large book? PDF Expert maintains high performance.
  4. Cross-platform compatibility. PDF Expert works perfectly on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, making it easy to modify your files regardless of the device you’re using.

PDF Expert is a go-to PDF text editor for Mac that can help you with any task.

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