/r/pdf/

r/pdf

24k members
r/pdf is a subreddit with 24k members. 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, and the most common flair used is software (tools), question, tutorial + guide, and warning.
r/PDF is a community for users to ask questions and engage in discussions about creating, reading, and editing PDFs.

Popular Topics in r/pdf

#1

Pdf

20 posts
#2

Pdf Editor

12 posts
#3

Pdf Viewer

8 posts
#4

Editor

7 posts
#5

Pdf Free Tools

5 posts
#6

Pdf Reader

5 posts
#7

Pdf Annoying Elements

3 posts
#8

Pdf Merge

3 posts
#9

Edit

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
#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
Software (Tools)
: "Fuck paywalled PDF editors, here's the actually free way to edit PDF text (desktop AND phone)"
49 posts
#2
Question
: "What should a ideal PDF editor actually be like?"
34 posts
#3
Tutorial + Guide
: "won the fight against pdfguru"
4 posts
#4
Warning
: "FUCK ADOBE"
1 post

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Yearly
+12k members(104.9%)

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Last updated: October 1, 2026