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PDF Assistant for Mac

Read and Annotate PDF Docs Like a Real Book.

$9.99
In English
Version 1.4
4.0
Based on 6 user rates

PDF Assistant overview

PDF Assistant is an extremely versatile application that allows you to:
  • Fully customise how you view and read PDFs (including a iBook-like mode)
  • Underline or highlight passages
  • Add graphic elements (arrows, call outs, circles, etc.)
  • Take notes
  • Grab selections
  • And export all of your notes to a separate file.
  • Double View Mode - book reader style with swiping pages or standard scrolling page
  • Easy Underlining/Highlighting - in any color
  • Take Notes - jot notes down right on the PDF page
  • Draw - add arrows, call outs, shapes
  • Grab - grab selections (text or graphics)
  • Add links - both internal (page) and external (url)
  • Full Search - original pdf and all added notes
  • Easy Zoom - pinch-to-zoom feature
  • Fully customizable page color - for less tiring reading
  • Thumbnail Mode
  • Pop-up Table of Contents
  • Automatic Save
  • Speak Text Function - for the visually impaired
  • Zero Battery Consumption - App Nap technology

What’s new in version 1.4

Version 1.4:
  • Zoom in / zoom out fixed
  • Cmd+ / Cmd- behavior fixed, both pages zoomed when these shortcut keys are pressed

PDF Assistant for Mac

$9.99
In English
Version 1.4

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4.0

(8 Reviews of PDF Assistant)

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DrBop
DrBop
Jul 25 2017
1.4
2.0
Jul 25 2017
2.0
Version: 1.4
This appears to be abandonware. The download link leads to a dead server. Even the link for this developer at the Mac App Store associated with this app leads to a site for another app entirely. Too bad. This product looks like it would have fit the bill nicely for me...
rkmani21
rkmani21
May 1 2015
1.4
5.0
May 1 2015
5.0
Version: 1.4
The PDF Reader is good. The main advantage is that I am able to read a PDF eBook for a longer period of time. The usual tools for annotating, marking, making notes is also a very big plus. Probably the best among the PDF readers for its ease of use.
rkmani21
rkmani21
May 1 2015
1.4
5.0
May 1 2015
5.0
Version: 1.4
The PDF Reader is good. The main advantage is that I am able to read a PDF eBook for a longer period of time. The usual tools for annotating, marking, making notes is also a very big plus. Probably the best among the PDF readers for its ease of use.
Sgginc
Sgginc
Feb 28 2014
1.3
5.0
Feb 28 2014
5.0
Version: 1.3
Rating. Comments below. 5 star app!
Sgginc
Sgginc
Feb 28 2014
1.3
5.0
Feb 28 2014
5.0
Version: 1.3
I purchased the PDF Assistant Pro from MU daily deal. Now the progtam is renamed and updated to v1.3 but will not take my s/n. Developer's site will not allow any help. Take caution if you are considering purchasing.
DrBop
DrBop
Jul 25 2017
2.0
Jul 25 2017
2.0
Version: null
rkmani21
rkmani21
May 1 2015
5.0
May 1 2015
5.0
Version: null
Sgginc
Sgginc
Feb 28 2014
5.0
Feb 28 2014
5.0
Version: null
Jwex
Jwex
Feb 14 2014
2.5
Feb 14 2014
2.5
Version: null
matthewD2114
matthewD2114
Feb 14 2014
4.5
Feb 14 2014
4.5
Version: null
Leo-Mesentsev
Leo-Mesentsev
Feb 13 2014
5.0
Feb 13 2014
5.0
Version: null