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RevPDF

A free desktop PDF editor for everyday work.

Price
Free desktop
License
Proprietary
Works on
Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone & iPad, Android
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Latest release: v5.0.0 · released Aug 25, 2026

In short

Edit text, run OCR, redact, compress, split and merge PDFs offline on Windows, Mac and Linux, with no account. The desktop apps are free with every feature; the phone apps are free with ads and an optional US$9.99 one-time Premium.

Made by: Pawandeep Singh (independent developer) · Where your data lives: On your device. There is no account; the app still goes online to check for updates and, on phones, to show ads.

Logo from: revpdf.com

The editor’s take

A useful starting point if you want local PDF editing. Check the tasks you depend on before moving a full team.

Best for

Everyday editing and organizing

Good for individuals and small teams who want to edit, annotate, and organize PDFs locally on their own computer.

Check first

Forms, signatures, shared review

Make sure it supports the specific PDF tasks you rely on, such as filling forms, collecting signatures, or collaborating on documents.

Download & install

Every link goes to the official site, an official app store, or the project’s own GitHub releases.

Official download page revpdf.com
Windows Your device
Microsoft Store (recommended) Download page Installer for Windows (64-bit, .exe)

The Store edition is code-signed and updates itself. The direct .exe is unsigned, so Windows may warn you.

Direct files from GitHub release v5.0.0: revpdf_editor_winx64.exe (60 MB)

Mac Your device
Mac download page (.dmg) Mac app (Apple chip and Intel, .dmg)

Direct files from GitHub release v5.0.0: RevPDF_Editor_Universal.dmg (36 MB)

Linux Your device
Linux download page (AppImage) Linux AppImage (x86_64)

Direct files from GitHub release v5.0.0: revpdf_editor-x86_64.AppImage (42 MB)

iPhone & iPad Your device
App Store
Android Your device
Google Play

Latest release: v5.0.0 · released Aug 25, 2026 · fetched from GitHub on Oct 3, 2026 · Releases on GitHub

Getting started without coding

Plain-language steps based on the official install guide.

Difficulty: Easy

Download and install, or sign up in the browser. No server needed.

Official installers and app-store listings, no account. Only the direct Windows .exe triggers a SmartScreen warning; the Microsoft Store edition does not.

Is there an installer?

  • Windows Installer
  • Mac Installer
  • Linux Package
  • iPhone & iPad App store
  • Android App store
Hosted version

No official hosted version. RevPDF has no browser version; everything runs on your device.

Steps for Windows

  1. Open revpdf.com/download and choose the Windows tab.
  2. Pick “Get it from Microsoft” for the signed Store edition, which updates itself.
  3. If you use the direct .exe instead and SmartScreen warns you, click “More info”, then “Run anyway”.
  4. Open RevPDF. No account or licence key is needed.

Steps for Mac

  1. On the Mac download page, download the Universal .dmg (Apple chip and Intel, macOS 11 or later).
  2. Open the .dmg and drag RevPDF into Applications.
  3. Launch RevPDF and open a PDF. No sign-in is needed.

Steps for Linux

  1. Download the AppImage for your processor (x86_64 or ARM64). It needs glibc 2.35 or newer and GTK 3.
  2. Allow the file to run (file properties, or “chmod +x”).
  3. Open it. The first time you use OCR, it asks before downloading a small language model.

Official download notes

What we could verify

We checked key factual claims and linked to primary sources so you can confirm the details. Last reviewed Oct 3, 2026

Pricing & license Free on Windows, Mac and Linux with all features, no ads and no in-app purchases. Proprietary freeware licence. View vendor terms · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · revpdf.com
Local file workflow Editing, OCR, redaction and conversion run on your device. There is no RevPDF account or document server. See privacy policy · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · revpdf.com
Platform support Windows 10 or later, macOS 11 or later, Linux (AppImage), Android and iPhone/iPad. Check downloads · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · revpdf.com

Try before you move

A simple way to see if it fits your needs.

  1. Open a real documentTry a PDF you actually work with, not a sample file.
  2. Repeat your hardest workflowTest the exact task you do most often, such as editing, converting, or adding a signature.
  3. Export and inspect the resultMake sure the output looks right and keeps your formatting.

Good to know

  • RevPDF is made by one independent developer and is not open source, so test it on your own documents before moving a team. Source: github.com
  • The phone apps show ads unless you buy Premium. Source: revpdf.com

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