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Foxit PhantomPDF vs Adobe Acrobat

Portable Documents Format is becoming to in thing when it comes to sharing of documents. This format can be shared among different devices and viewed from different gadgets while maintaining its original layout. With this format you will be able to protect and add personalized signatures with ease. To view and add these features you need to look for a PDF software. In this guide we are going to compare two software: Foxit Phantom PDF vs Adobe Acrobat. After that we will then look at the best option.

Part 1A Comparison between Foxit PhantomPDF and Adobe Acrobat

Foxit PhantomPDF is a PDF software that matches Adobe Acrobat with more integrated features. These two softwares allow you to view, edit and create PDF files with ease. However, their performance differs. To have a close look at it let us compare these softwares.

1. Creating PDFs

Foxit PhantomPDF and Adobe Acrobat can create PDF from multiple files, Word, Excel, PPT and blank pages. When it comes to creation of PDF from scanners Foxit PhantomPDF takes the lead since it performs high compression as opposed to Adobe Acrobat.

2. Editing PDFs

When it comes to editing, Foxit Phantom is integrated with superior editing tools, which allow you to manipulate texts to path, modify images edit objects and add shades to objects. On the other hand Adobe Acrobat offers only basic editing tools like editing texts, modifying paragraphs, changing images and others.

3. Sharing PDFs

Foxit PhantomPDF allows you organize your files and assimilate them with Evernote app. On the contrary the Adobe Acrobat only allows you to manage your files but lacks the Evernote integration feature.

4. Encyrpting PDF

Although you can sign and protect your PDF file using Adobe Acrobat, you cannot add signatures on several PDF files simultaneously. It also does not support placement of electronic signatures. On the other hand, Foxit PhantomPDF allows you to do so.

5. Cost of the Software

Foxit PhantomPDF offers several powerful features at low cost as compared to Adobe Acrobat software.

Part 2How to Merge PDFs on Mac with Foxit Alternative

adobe reader vs foxit

Beside Adobe Acrobat and Foxit PhantomPDF, there is another competitive software called Wondershare PDFelement for Mac (PDFelement for Windows). When you look at Adobe Acrobat DC it cost up to $449 while Foxit Phantom 7 cost $129. Why spend more while you can get a fully featured and stable software at only $99.95?

Moreover, this is a powerful software that lets you view, edit, annotate, sign, protect, create, convert and merge PDF files. It comes with a friendly user interface that lets you edit your PDF without any assistance. It is built with cutting edge OCR functionality that makes imaged based files readable, editable and searchable.

Come and check the comparison of PDFelement and Foxit PhantomPDF.

By now you are sure what this software is worth in regards to its features and cost. Next we need to look at how to view and edit PDFs with Wondershare PDFelement for Mac.

Step 1. Import a PDF

Open the installed Wondershare PDFelement for Mac on your computer, to begin uploading the PDF file. On the bottom right, click on the "Open File" button. Choose the PDF file that you want to edit and then click on the "Open" button.

Step 2. View PDF Files

The PDF will be displayed on the program. On the left hand side you will see thumbnails. Scroll through each of them to view the content on each page. To get other viewing options, go to main menu and click on "View". You will see "Page Navigation" and "Page Display" options. You can also select a percentage to "Zoom" your PDF. Choose the one that you prefer and check through your PDF.

Step 3. Edit Your PDF

As you view your PDF file you may decide to add texts or delete the texts. Click the "Edit" button on the toolbar. A formatting tool bar will appear that has a "Text" button, an "Image" button, font style, font size and font colour. Move the cursor to the text field you want. Double click on it and you will be able to delete, modify or insert text. Remember to save your work properly once you are done editing.

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Published: Apr 15,2016 9:53 am / Updated: Aug 19,2016 15:34 pm

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