Preview vs PDF-XChange Viewer Comparison

Compare features to find which solution is best for your needs.

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Preview

Preview is the image viewer and PDF viewer of the macOS operating system. by Apple

Free
Available for:
Mac OS X
VS
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PDF-XChange Viewer

PDF-XChange Viewer is a versatile and lightweight PDF reader and editor. It offers a wide array of features for viewing, annotating, and manipulating PDF documents, including OCR capabilities and form filling, all within a user-friendly interface. by Tracker Software Products Ltd.

Freemium
Categories:
Available for:
Windows PortableApps.com

Summary

PDF-XChange Viewer is a robust PDF viewer and editor with extensive annotation and exporting capabilities, mainly suited for Windows users. In contrast, Preview is a simpler, built-in macOS application that offers basic PDF handling and annotation features, making it more user-friendly for Apple users.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Preview

Preview

Pros

  • Built-in application on macOS
  • Seamless integration with other Apple products
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Basic annotation features
  • Supports multiple file formats

Cons

  • Limited features compared to dedicated PDF editors
  • Not available on Windows
  • Basic editing capabilities only
PDF-XChange Viewer

PDF-XChange Viewer

Pros

  • Extensive free features for viewing, annotating, and form filling.
  • Includes OCR functionality in the free version.
  • Lightweight and efficient with low system resource usage.
  • Available as a portable application.
  • Clean and customizable user interface.

Cons

  • Advanced editing features are limited in the free version and may result in watermarks.
  • Interface may appear slightly dated to some users.

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