r/pdf is a subreddit with 23k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests, and the community frequently discusses pdf, pdf editor, pdf viewer, editor, and pdf free tools, and they frequently recommend/review pdf editor, pdf reader, and editing software.
r/PDF is a community for users to ask questions and engage in discussions about creating, reading, and editing PDFs.
Popular Themes in r/pdf
#1
Solution Requests
: "Looking for a PDF Editor/Viewer with the below functions"
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/pdf
#1
: "I got tired of sketchy "private" Pdf sites, so I open sourced a 100% local, pure JavaScript alternative."
20 posts
#2
Pdf Editor
: "Keypdf an actual Pdf Editor"
12 posts
#3
Pdf Viewer
: "A demo of a PDF reader built specifically for super long texts"
8 posts
#4
Editor
: "Looking for a PDF Editor/Viewer with the below functions"
7 posts
#5
Pdf Free Tools
: "Can anyone tell me what is so lacking in free pdf apps and that can justify the amount of vibecoded ai pdf tools we see here?!"
5 posts
#6
Pdf Reader
: "A demo of a Pdf Reader built specifically for super long texts"
5 posts
#7
Pdf Annoying Elements
3 posts
#8
Pdf Merge
3 posts
#9
Edit
: "Looking for a scanned PDF converter using Mistral AI"
3 posts
#10
Tool
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/pdf
Pdf Editor
53 reviews
#1
PDF-XChange Editor
4.7★ from 6 reviews
#2
PDF-XChange
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#3
PDFgear
4.8★ from 5 reviews
Pdf Reader
23 reviews
#1
PDF-XChange Editor
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
PDFGear
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
SimplePDF
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Editing Software
7 reviews
#1
PDF-XChange
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
pdfTK Builder
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Xodo
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/pdf
#1
Question
: "Are We Undervaluing Software Development?"
105 posts
#2
Software (Tools)
: "I fixed my biggest frustration with PDFs"
83 posts
#3
Warning
: "Disgusting website"
8 posts
#4
Tutorial + Guide
: "How to check if any "free" online tool actually uploads your files (takes 30 seconds)"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/pdf
Yearly
+12k members(115.2%)
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Last updated: August 2, 2026