Description:
Read, annotate, edit, convert, create, OCR, fill forms and sign PDFs
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 5.2.1@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@PDFReaderPro |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Productivity
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Tags:
pdf
productivity
document
ocr
annotation
editing
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Install:
brew install --cask pdf-reader-pro
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About:
PDF Reader Pro is a comprehensive PDF solution for macOS that enables users to view, annotate, edit, and secure documents. It offers advanced capabilities including OCR for scanned documents, form creation and filling, and digital signature support. The software aims to replace multiple tools by providing an all-in-one platform for professional PDF workflows.
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Key Features:
- Advanced annotation tools including markup, comments, and shapes
- OCR functionality to convert scanned documents into searchable text
- Form creation and filling capabilities
- Digital signature support for document authentication
- PDF conversion to and from various formats
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Use Cases:
- Professional document review and collaboration with annotation tools
- Converting scanned documents to editable, searchable PDFs using OCR
- Creating and filling PDF forms for business workflows
- Signing contracts and legal documents digitally
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Alternatives:
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Adobe Acrobat Pro
– Industry standard but more expensive and subscription-based
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Preview
– Built-in macOS viewer with basic features, lacks advanced editing and OCR
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Skim
– Free PDF reader focused on annotations, but limited editing capabilities
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| Sep 16, 2025 2:29pm |
5.2.1 |
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c7ee07b6 |
| Sep 2, 2025 1:31pm |
5.2.0 |
0 |
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f6d4884d |
| Aug 7, 2024 6:48am |
4.1.0 |
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178bb768 |
| Jul 9, 2024 9:47am |
4.0.4 |
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9cf09ffe |
| Jan 9, 2024 10:08am |
3.2.2.0 |
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683dcaf3 |
| Jan 3, 2024 10:52am |
3.2.1.0 |
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a4c97efc |
| Nov 13, 2023 9:02am |
3.0.1.0 |
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c454654a |
| Nov 8, 2023 8:10am |
3.0.0.0 |
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9e56a775 |
| Oct 16, 2023 9:22am |
2.9.8.0 |
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b30b3c50 |
| Apr 10, 2023 7:49am |
2.8.23.1 |
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2385c655 |
| Mar 13, 2023 4:04pm |
2.8.22.1 |
0 |
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e6af0f49 |
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