At a glance

Syncs across Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Comprehensive editing and annotation tools

Simple, intuitive interface

Requires annual payment

Lifetime license enables use on Mac only

PDF Expert is an excellent PDF editor that fits seamlessly in the Apple ecosystem. It’s our pick for Mac, iPad, and iPhone users.

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Free 7-day trial, then $79.99 annually

MacOS includes a capable PDF editor in its Preview app, but iOS devices don’t have any native PDF editing capabilities. That leaves users to seek out third-party solutions, and Readdle’s PDF Expert is one of the most popular. The editor allows you to create, edit, annotate, organize, sign, and protect PDFs whether you’re on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

In its latest version, PDF Expert adds an AI-powered chat assistant that can summarize documents, extract key points, and even generate hashtags, making it easier than ever to navigate and understand lengthy or complex files.

Read on to learn more, then see our roundup of the best PDF editors for comparison.