Top 3 Really Free PDF Editors in 2025: Edit PDFs Without Spending a Dime

ever tried editing a PDF just to fix a typo or  add a signature and got hit with a payw wall or   ugly watermark it's a common  headache with so-called free tools hi I'm Jamie and welcome to Teachers Tech  in this video I'm sharing the top three truly free   PDF editors for 2025 no watermarks no hidden fees  and full access to essential features to make the   cut each editor had to meet three simple rules no  watermarks and basic edits no force upgrades for   key tools and fair usage limits let's check out  the best options that actually deliver without   costing you a dime i'll place the links to these  PDF editors down below in the description first   up is PDF Gear one of the most complete truly free  PDF editors available in 2025 it works on Windows   Mac iOS Android and also has a fullfeatured  online version no watermarks no force signups   and no surprise payw walls pdf Gear gives you  the rare ability to edit existing text directly   in a PDF something many free editors lock behind  a payw wall you can fix typos update content and   even format it just like a word processor it  also lets you add and delete images giving you   full control of your PDF's layout and if you need  to review or collaborate PDF Gear has a complete   set of annotation tools highlight underline  strike through comment shapes and stamps you   can merge and split PDFs reorder extract pages  and rotate or delete anything you don't need   it even supports fillable forms making it easy to  complete documents digitally need to convert files   pdf Gear has you covered convert PDFs to and from  Word Excel PowerPoint JPEG and PNG while keeping   the formatting intact there's also a built-in  OCR tool that turns scanned or image-based   PDFs into editable searchable text one standout  feature is its AI integration pdf Gear includes   tools to summarize translate and proofread your  documents and it offers an AI co-pilot to help you   work faster all currently free to use while the  online version has 100 megabytes limit per file   the desktop app has no known restrictions with  all these features and no hidden cost PDF Gear is   easily one of the best free PDF editors available  right now next up is PDF 24 Creator a fantastic   free PDF editor designed for Windows users is a  desktop app with no hidden fees no watermarks and   full access to its tools there's also a suite  of online tools available through your browser   making it usable with any device with internet  access pdf24 makes merging and splitting PDFs   super easy with this drag and drop interface you  can also reorder extract rotate and delete pages   giving you full control of your documents layout  need to create a PDF from another file type pdf 24   can convert Word Excel and image files into PDFs  and also works the other way around turning PDFs   into other formats it comes with a built-in PDF  reader so you don't need to separate software to   open and view files there's a compression tool to  help you reduce file size and if you're working   with scanned documents or images PDF24 includes  a solid OCR feature to turn them into searchable   editable PDFs while it doesn't focus heavily  on advanced annotations it does include a PDF   editor that allows you to do basic markup tools  like adding text or shapes one unique feature is   its virtual printer you can print to PDF from any  program making it super convenient for generating   PDFs from anywhere for security PDF24 offers  encryption password protection digital signatures   and the option to add watermarks or stamps to your  documents what really sets PDF24 apart is that   it's 100% free for both personal and commercial  use with no restrictions on feature or file sizes   if you're a Window user looking for a powerful  offline tool with reliable online support PDF24   Creator is definitely worth checking out last on  our list is Sage pdf editor a popular web-based   editor that also offers a desktop app for Windows  Mac and Linux it's designed with a clean easy   to use interface and gives you a good set of  features for free perfect for those who need to   make occasionally edits without installing heavy  software sage allows you to edit existing text   directly in PDFs which is a major plus however  editing may not always be flawless especially   with complex formatting or unusual fonts that  said for basic edit it works pretty well when   it comes to annotations Sage has solid tools you  can highlight comment add shapes and leave markups   it also handles merging and splitting PDFs giving  you flexible options like splitting by page number   file size bookmarks or even matching text page  management is easy too you can rearrange rotate   delete and extract pages sage also supports form  filling making it great for completing interactive   PDFs online need to convert files you can turn  PDFs into Word Excel or image files and vice   versa you can also add signatures watermarks  or crop pages on the security side Sagea lets   you add passwords and set usage restriction on  documents now it's important to note that Sage's   free version has some limitations you can only  perform three tasks per day documents must be   under 50 megs or 200 pages ocr is limited to  10 pages and some sessions are time limited   most tools are limited to processing one file at  a time despite those limits Sage Ja is still one

of the best options for quick free PDF edits  especially if you only need to make changes   occasionally and your files are within size and  task limits with both online and offline access   it's flexible choice for users of any platform  so there you have it pdf Gear PDF 24 Creator   and Sage pdf editor three of the best truly free  PDF editors you can use in 2025 whether you need   advanced editing file conversions annotations  or just a simple way to fill out and sign forms   each of these tools has something to offer without  hitting you with payw walls or watermarks remember   PDF Gear stands out for its full feature desktop  and AI tools pdf 24 Creator is perfect for window   users who want a powerful offline editor and Sage  is a great option for quick web-based edits just   keep an eye on the task limits if you found this  video helpful give it a like and let me know in   the comments which one you're planning to try  or if you have another free editor you love