Xodo PDF Studio Vs. Adobe Acrobat: Feature Comparison
- Price
- Deployment
- Edit PDF
- Annotate PDF
- Create & Convert PDF
- Scan and OCR PDF
- Create & Fill PDF Forms
- Sign & Protect PDF
- View and Print PDF
| Price | Xodo PDF Studio | Adobe Acrobat Pro |
| Monthly Subcription | $12.99 per Month | $29.99 |
| Annual Subcription | $120 per Year | $240 |
| Volume Subcription | Get Volume Discount | Available |
| Deployment | Xodo PDF Studio | Adobe Acrobat Pro |
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| Computers per use license | 2 | 2 |
| Use same license across different OS | |
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| Installer size | 600Mb | 800Mb |
| System space requirements | 1.5Gb | 4.5Gb |
| Insert, delete, rotate, and organize pages | |
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| Merge and split PDF pages | |
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Customize font, style, size, and color |
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| Modify images in original PDF content (move, resize, delete, copy, paste, edit properties) |
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| Insert new text, graphics, and shapes | |
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| Embed file attachments |
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| Add and edit bookmarks | |
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| Compress and optimize PDF |
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| Add headers, footers, watermarks | |
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| Add bates numbering | |
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| Permanently redact sensitive data | |
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| Add and edit document JavaScript | |
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| Add and edit layers | |
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| Crop pages (crop box, bleed box, trim box, art box) | |
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| Redact PDF data permanently | |
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| Imposition | |
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| Commenting tools: sticky notes, graphical annotations, audio comments, pencil tool, typewriter tool | |
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| Text markups: highlights, underline, text replace, text insert, and strikethrough | |
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| Rubber stamps such as "Approved" & "Reviewed" | ||
| Dynamic rubber stamps |
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| Assign annotations to layers | |
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| Insert hyperlinks |
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| Precision measuring tools (distance, perimeter, area) with separate x & y values | |
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| Flatten annotations |
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| Customizable default annotation properties/settings |
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| Import/export annotations |
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| Import/export custom stamps during computer transfer |
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| Edit multiple annotations properties at once |
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| View and search annotations in Comments Pane |
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| Save favorite annotations in My Comments toolchest |
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| Create blank PDF document | |
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| Create PDFs from Word, Excel & PowerPoint | |
*Limited on Mac |
| Create PDFs from images | |
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Create PDFs from text documents |
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| Create PDFs from any application that prints |
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| Convert web pages to interactive PDFs, complete with links | |
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| Create a password-protected PDF |
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| Convert PDF to PDF/A and PDF/X files |
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| Validate PDF/A and PDF/X files |
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AutoCAD to PDF |
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Windows 32-bit only Not available on Mac |
| SVG to PDF |
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| HEIC to PDF |
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| Scan to PDF |
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| PDF to Word | |
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| PDF to Excel | |
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| PDF to Powerpoint | |
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| PDF to JPEG | |
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| PDF to PNG | |
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| PDF to TIFF | |
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| PDF to GIF | |
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| PDF to PDF/A | |
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| PDF to PDF/X | |
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| PDF to HTML5/SVG | |
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| Extract text from PDF | |
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| Extract images from PDF | |
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| Batch processing | |
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| Action Wizard | |
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| Text recognition using OCR | |
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| Fix Scan | |
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| Optimize scanned images | |
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| Fill out interactive PDF forms | |
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| Create fillable interactive PDF forms | |
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| Import and export form data | |
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| Flatten form fields |
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| Edit multiple field properties at once | |
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| Merge and assemble PDF forms |
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| Digitally sign PDF documents | |
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| Certify PDF documents | |
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| Add permissions and passwords to PDF | |
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| Prevent others from copying or editing information in PDF |
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| Support for 128 & 256 AES bit encryption | |
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| Digitally Sign PDFs |
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| Collect & add legally binding e-signatures to PDFs | Xodo Sign add-on | |
| Compare two versions of a PDF to review all differences | |
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| Measure the distance, area, and perimeter of objects in PDFs | |
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| Set document properties & initial view | |
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| Output preview |
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| Annotation tool chest (recent and saved annotations) | |
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| Spell check for annotations and form fields |
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| Side by side PDF comparison | |
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| Overlay PDF comparison | |
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Xodo PDF Studio FAQs
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What is Xodo PDF Studio +
Xodo PDF Studio is a feature-rich desktop PDF editor software that allows you to edit, annotate, create forms, secure, and manage your PDF documents seamlessly across Windows, Mac, and Linux. -
What is the difference between Xodo PDF Studio and Xodo Web? +
Xodo PDF Studio is desktop software for Windows, macOS, and Linux that provides advanced offline document processing and security features for enterprise users. -
Is Xodo PDF Studio compatible with my operating system? +
Xodo PDF Studio is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. -
Can I try Xodo PDF Studio before purchasing? +
Yes, you can download a demo of Xodo PDF Studio to test the software, but please note that the free demo includes watermarks. Start a free trial to experience all the tools and features without watermarks. You can cancel your trial at any time. -
Do I need a credit card for the free trial? +
Yes, you need to provide a credit card to fully test Xodo PDF Studio without limitations or watermarks. You can cancel the trial at any time. -
How much does Xodo PDF Studio cost? +
Xodo PDF Studio costs $12.99 per month for a monthly subscription. If you choose the yearly subscription, it’s just $9.99 - saving you $36 over the year. We also offer volume discounts for larger teams and enterprises. To see how Xodo PDF Studio can benefit your organization, we encourage you to book a demo with our representatives today! -
Is Xodo PDF Studio available for individual users as well as teams? +
Yes, Xodo PDF Studio is available for both individual users and teams. You can subscribe now for a single user license or contact us for a custom quote tailored to your business needs. -
What kind of customer support is available? +
We provide comprehensive customer assistance by email, live chat, and a large online knowledge base. -
Can I use Xodo PDF Studio offline? +
Yes, Xodo PDF Studio is fully functional without an internet connection, allowing you to work on your PDFs at any time and from any location. -
What document security features are available in Xodo PDF Studio? +
To ensure secrecy, Xodo PDF Studio includes a number of strong security features such as enhanced password protection, digital signatures, and redaction capabilities. It also supports PDF sanitisation, which removes sensitive information and metadata before sharing your files, ensuring that they are secure and meet privacy standards. -
Can Xodo PDF Studio OCR documents? +
Yes, Xodo PDF Studio supports OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to convert scanned PDF files and images into searchable documents. -
Can Xodo PDF Studio batch process files at once? +
Yes, Xodo PDF Studio can batch process and modify multiple files simultaneously. To learn more about automating PDF tasks with batch processing, start your free trial to test it out firsthand. -
Is there a completely free version of Xodo PDF Studio? +
Xodo PDF Studio is a business-grade PDF solution that offers a free trial, allowing you to experience all its features. After the trial, a subscription is required to continue using the software.
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