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Free commercial and personal PDF reader for use with Windows 10

Free commercial and personal PDF reader for use with Windows 10

Vote: (13 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: PDFLogic Corporation

Version: 3.0.1.2823

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(13 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

PDFLogic Corporation

3.0.1.2823

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Free to use
  • Allows you to view and read PDF files
  • Options for zooming in and out on pages
  • Suitable for 64-bit and 32-bit computers
  • Automatically opens PDF files in the web browser of your choice

Cons

  • Interface looks a little outdated
  • No options for editing PDF files
  • Only works on computers running Windows 10

PDF Reader for Windows 10 is software designed to help readers view and save PDF files and documents as well as print and read the files.

If you don't have a PDF viewer or extension on your computer, checking out those documents is difficult. You can save the file and visit a website to load and view it, but this can take quite a bit of time. Saving a copy to view on another device takes even more time. PDF Reader for Windows 10 is an alternative option for those who want to look at PDF files without editing them.

Microsoft Office from Windows comes installed on many computers today but does not have built-in support for PDF files. When you click on that type of file when surfing the web, you'll see a window appear that asks where you want to save it and what you want to save it. Though you can download an extension to view those files on the web, some extensions take up a lot of space and can cause your computer to crash or run buggy. PDF Reader for Windows 10 gives you an easy way to view any PDF file that you want, including those that have photos and charts.

A nice benefit of PDF Reader for Windows 10 is that it installs easily and in just a few minutes. It comes with a shortcut in the form of an icon that it saves on your desktop. You just need to click that icon to load the PDF viewer, which then allows you to open any saved PDF files on your hard drive. This reader also has an automatic feature that you can use in the future that will automatically open PDF files when you click on one, including those you come across on the web and files sent to your email.

Though some might find the interface a little dull and boring, it works well for its intended purpose. There is a panel running across the top of the screen that lets you open new files and print them as well as make changes to how they print. It also has a second panel that features tools you can use to more easily open new files. PDF Reader for Windows 10 does not include any tools for editing PDF documents though.

With PDF Reader for Windows 10, you can also change the way you view PDF files. Have you ever opened a document on the web and found that the printing was so small that you could hardly see it? This tool allows you to adjust the size of the text to see it more easily. It has a similar tool that you can use to select a portion of the page and enlarge it for better visibility. This comes in handy when you want to get a better look at a specific page or section. You can also turn those pages in clockwise and counter-clockwise directions and view the entire page.

Another nice feature of PDF Reader for Windows 10 is that it allows you to turn PDF files into slides. If you have a big presentation at work and want to share information with a crowd, you can take PDF files and make a short show out of those documents. It allows you to use entire pages in your slides or select the pertinent information from those documents to add to the slides. You can then save a copy on your computer and share it or send copies through email.

Despite not letting you edit PDF documents, you can use PDF Reader for Windows 10 to cut and copy sections. This feature is easy to use when you click on it in the toolbar. You simply move your cursor to the right spot on the page and click on it. As you drag the cursor out, you can select the entire section that you want to copy. It takes only seconds to transfer that content to another page or document. This feature works on any text that you see on the page as well as graphs, images and charts.

The main downside to PDF Reader for Windows 10 is that it doesn't have any editing tools. You'll have a hard time finding readers that include built-in editing support. As the name implies, it only works on computers running Windows 10, but you can easily find similar software that works on computers with other operating systems.

Another issue is that PDF Reader for Windows 10 locks some of its features unless you pay and upgrade to the Pro version. Each time that you use it and shut it down, it will ask if you're ready to upgrade and give you a list of some of the benefits associated with upgrading, which can get a bit annoying. The Pro version eliminates this window and allows you to do more with the software, including viewing documents and files with different formats and letting you convert files to new formats.

If you want software that allows you to edit PDF files such as those you use for school or work, this probably isn't the best tool for you. It's a great option for those who want to open and view PDF files on the web without saving them first because it automatically opens those files in a new window. Designed for use on 32-bit and 64-bit systems, it works on any computer that uses Windows 10. PDF Reader for Windows 10 is the best way to view PDF files, including those on the web and files on your hard drive.

Pros

  • Free to use
  • Allows you to view and read PDF files
  • Options for zooming in and out on pages
  • Suitable for 64-bit and 32-bit computers
  • Automatically opens PDF files in the web browser of your choice

Cons

  • Interface looks a little outdated
  • No options for editing PDF files
  • Only works on computers running Windows 10