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How to Modify PDF on Mac (Sierra Compatible)

If you have every received a PDF document that requires input from you, you may understand just how difficult it can be to modify PDF files on Mac. Most of the programs that claim to help are either too ineffective or too difficult to use. If you have tried to modify PDF on Mac with little or no success, take heart in the fact that there are several ways you can make major changes to the document easily.

In this article, we are going to show you exactly how to modify PDF on Mac using the best PDF modifier for Mac. By the end of this tutorial, you will not only have in your possession the best PDF modifier for Mac but also the necessary know-how to modify PDF files on Mac in numerous ways.

Part 1Best Tool for Mac to Modify PDF Files

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One of the best programs to help you modify a PDF document in Mac is Wondershare PDFelement for Mac. The program is the ultimate PDF manager, allowing users to edit their PDF files in any way they want. The ideal program would be one that is not just completely effective in helping you make any changes you want to the document but also very easy to use. The following are just some of the features that make the program the best solution for you.

  • It can be used to edit PDF files in more ways than any other software in the market. With PDFelement for Mac you can add or delete text and even change the font style, size and color. You can also use the program to add, modify or delete images on the PDF.
  • It is also a great solution when you want to modify PDF files that have been scanned or that are image rich. The OCR feature makes this possible and very easy.
  • You can use it to convert PDF files to just about any other format including Word, PowerPoint, HTML, EPUB and Excel among many others.

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Part 2Best Method to Modify a PDF on Mac (Sierra Included)

The following are just some of the ways you can use PDFelement for Mac to Modify a PDF file on Mac. But before we begin, download and install the program to your Mac.

Step 1: Open PDF File

The first step is to open the PDF file you would like to Modify. You can do that by simply dragging and dropping the file to the main window of the program.

Alternatively, you can also click the "Open File…" button and then browse the PDF files you wish to open. If this isn’t your first time using PDFelement, you can also select the file from the recently opened ones by clicking on "Open Recent Files".

Step 2.1: How to Modify PDF Text on Mac

You can edit the text on the PDF file by selecting "Edit" from the main toolbar and then click on the desired text to bring up a blue text box around the text. Double click inside the box to bring up the cursor.

To change the font size, style and color, select the desired text to modify it. To add text to the document, simply click on "Add Text" and then click on where you want to add text.

Step 2.2: How to Modify PDF Images on Mac

To add an image to the PDF file, click on the "Edit" button in the tool bar and then click on "Add Image" in the submenu. You can then select the image from the computer and drag the image to the document.

Deleting an image is even easier. Just click on the "Edit" button in the toolbar and then click on the image to select it. Hit "Delete" on your keyboard and the image will be gone.

Step 2.3: How to Modify PDF Links on Mac

To add links to the PDF document, click on "Markup" menu and then choose "Add Links to PDF" icon. Drag the rectangle on your PDF file and then double click on the area you want to add the link. A popup dialog box will appear. Here, choose to either enter a URL of a web page or select a PDF page to link to.

To edit the link, click on the "Link" icon in the tools pane and then right click on the rectangle to activate the editing options. Select "Properties" from the drop down menu and make any changes you want.

Step 2.4: How to Modify PDF Pages on Mac

To modify pages any way you want, click on "Pages" in the task pane and you will see a number of options on the right hand side to modify pages any want.

Step 2.5: How to Modify Scanned PDF with OCR

If you open a scanned PDF file, the program will display a highlighted notice reminding you to perform OCR. Click the "Perform OCR" button in the notice and once the process is done, a new PDF file will be created. You can then proceed to edit the document anyway you want.

Step 3: Save All Modifications

When you are happy with all the changes made, you can go ahead and save the file. Just click on the "Save" icon or hit Command+ S on your keyboard.

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Published: Sep 14,2016 11:27 am / Updated: Sep 27,2016 16:11 pm

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