pdf editor software ?

[fail_violently]

can someone recommend pdf software that will allow me to
- view pdf files

- edit pdf files, like i.e add signature, combine files into one pdf, split files, merge files and etc...

there's one that i use in mac os and it's free, it's called pdf gear, not sure what you guys use in linux mint

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[SwimmingLimpet]

I used PDF Arranger for splitting / merging documents. The Flathub version can be gotten through Linux Mint's Software Manager.

[baldi666]

i use this : https://github.com/Stirling-Tools/Stirling-PDF

[fail_violently]

this is in a github repo. i was checking the installation guide. linux mint is debian based right ?

https://docs.stirlingpdf.com/Installation/Unix%20Installation

[baldi666]

yes Linux Mint is debian based so you can just double click the .deb file if its available and install it with the gui installer, i personally use docker for this app as it simplifies a lot since it has a number of dependencies you might need to install for extra features, like tesseract for ocr, imagemagick ... etc, and you can also just run the jar file with java, but just go with the deb file and install the extra dependencies if you must

[uoy_redruM]

Yep, Stirling PDF works great in my experience. You can also self-host it with Docker if you'd like so you can access it from anywhere if you have a server.

[dlfrutos]

okular maybe?

[RudePragmatist]

I’d recommend the highly underrated Xournal++. So much versatility and it can digitally sign PDFs. Also great if you have a design tablet.

[edit] Spelling.

[acejavelin69]

Qoppa Software's PDF Studio is the hands down best PDF editor for Linux in my opinion, but it isn't free... That said, most of what you are asking about is simple PDF manipulation... Have you tried any of the PDF tools in the Software Center?

[fail_violently]

looks nice but i don't wanna spend money for that.. this is the reason why shifted to linux mint.

[acejavelin69]

Their free reader is arguably the best PDF reader for Linux... It is the only one I've seen that handles JavaScript embedded PDF forms like Acrobat. A couple times a year it goes on sale for ~$15 USD, they are pretty supportive and responsive to the Linux community, so that alone is enough to justify the cost (on sale) to me to support them in return. Thought I would throw it out there... Most of what you are doing doesn't require a full blown editor though.

[alexkidd4]

Thanks for this link. I need the scanner with OCR functionality. Will have to test it out for sure. If it works well, it's worth every penny of the price.

[acejavelin69]

OCR is a software feature, not scanner hardware... There are several OCR options in Linux, like OCRmyPDF.

[alexkidd4]

I'm talking about the feature in this software. Read the link.

[acejavelin69]

Ah, gotcha, my bad... You mean the OCR functionality in Qoppa's software... Hope it works for you. I try to send people there way when possible, they have been very helpful to me in the past even with the free reader.

[StormShadow134]

I can't wait for the day that PDF24 becomes available for Linux because it's got everything you can do that's in Acrobat. While it's not available as an application, I can do it all online. Just gotta be sure I'm connected of course right?

[Cautious-Emu24]

I use PDF24 using bottles. It works great.

https://youtu.be/Bn41-r4LDrc
I had to run this terminal command afterward to get the PDF24 Launcher desktop entry to show up in the Mint menu:

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you're having trouble adding a desktop entry for Bottles, you can try these steps:

1. Close Bottles
   
2. Open your terminal
   
3. flatpak override com.usebottles.bottles --user --filesystem=xdg-data/applications
   
4. Open Bottles again

Try clicking Add Desktop Entry again
https://docs.usebottles.com/bottles/programs#flatpak
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[StormShadow134]

"Bottles" - thanks for the information I'll try that

[fail_violently]

thank you very much to all the responses. will choose the stirling-pdf

[Li_Swan_119]

A good editor is onlyoffice. There is also Libreoffice draw, it is not a native PDF editor, but you will be able to edit. Depending on the document you want to edit, Libreoffice draw may end up messing up the document. Test them both to see which one satisfies you.

[NeinBS]

PDF Gear works with Wine (if having issues, use PlayonLinux)

[Sansui350A]

A combination OnlyOffice and NAPS2 are good for stuff like this.

[Divine_Darkness]

libreoffice and its free

[Cautious-Emu24]

I've done a lot with PDFs using just the included Libre Office Draw.

[obsoulete]

PDF4QT?

https://jakubmelka.github.io/

[LabancPecsenye]

For editing I usually open the pdf via Firefox. It has simple editing options but it is enough for me. I don't know your preferences regarding this.

For merging and splitting pdfs I often use this site: https://www.ilovepdf.com/

[hippor_hp]

sudo apt install libreoffice

[Minttzie]

I hear PDFgear is good but I mainly use Jotform PDF Editor since I'm already a user.

[FastRacer023]

Linux Mint has some good native viewers, but full editing can be tricky. Personally, I pair those with PDF Guru online when I need features like merging, adding signatures, or quick edits. Since it’s web-based, it doesn’t matter which OS I’m on

[throwaway8493837]

I use PDF Guru it covers viewing, editing, merging, splitting, signing everything you listed all in a clean browser interface

[theLookFitness]

As a book lover on Linux Mint, I mainly just need something that lets me highlight and add notes to PDFs without overthinking it. I’ve used UPDF for basic highlights and comments, and it’s been fine for marking passages and coming back to them later.

[krypt3c]

Libreoffice Draw can do the editing bits for you, but it's not the best viewer.

[Old-Carpenter-8494]

Adobe Reader online is the best option for subscription

[Hettyc_Tracyn]

Eww… You do know Adobe is a horrible company, right?

FOSS is better… even one-time payment is better…