{"id":376472,"date":"2026-08-31T07:08:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T14:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/es\/?p=426251"},"modified":"2026-09-01T02:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T09:33:08","slug":"how-to-edit-a-pdf-on-a-mac-the-right-way-comparison-between-free-and-paid-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-edit-a-pdf-on-a-mac-the-right-way-comparison-between-free-and-paid-options\/","title":{"rendered":"How to edit a PDF on a Mac the right way (comparison between free and paid options)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you have a Mac<\/strong> and want to edit a PDF<\/strong>, you may have initially tried using Preview<\/strong>. It’s true that it can be useful for a quick fix, but if you use it regularly, you\u2019ve probably noticed how insufficient<\/strong> it can be for more complicated tasks. If you really need to work with PDFs, it\u2019s best to have a program like Adobe Acrobat<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

However, to truly enjoy Adobe Acrobat, it is necessary to pay for a subscription<\/strong>. If you are unsure whether it is worth it to spend money, stay and find out why having a paid tool, like Adobe Acrobat<\/strong>, is much better than sticking with free alternatives.<\/p>\n\n

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Can I edit a PDF on Mac for free? <\/h2>\n\n\n

Indeed, you can edit a PDF on Mac for free<\/strong>. Any MacBook with macOS includes the Preview<\/strong> application by default, which will allow you to open and view any type of PDF file instantly. And without installing any third-party programs, which saves you that hassle.<\/p>\n\n\n

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However, for more complex edits, Preview is no longer recommended.<\/strong> If you want to edit texts, add images, or securely sign files, you will need to use something more advanced, such as Adobe Acrobat<\/a><\/strong>, one of the most comprehensive options you will find for Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n

What Preview Can Do on a Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n

Although Preview is mainly used to view images in common formats like JPEG<\/strong>, PNG<\/strong>, or TIFF<\/strong>, you can also use it to make very basic edits to PDF files.<\/p>\n\n\n

Below is a list of what you can do with Preview<\/strong> on macOS Tahoe 26<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n