# CutePDF Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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CutePDF

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Last updated April 23rd, 2026

# Reviews of CutePDF

Ease of use

4.4

Customer Service

3.8

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

Francisco Manuel M

Tech supervisorComputer Hardware, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“I think the interface looks a little old.“

May 27, 2022

WM

Will M

OwnerLaw Practice, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Some features are missing or are limited and not very user friendly. “

June 6, 2021

CB

Craig B

ownerAccounting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The free version does not work very well - and so I find it difficult to upgrade to the paid version since you would expect the free version to work well - but without a lot of bells and whistles.“

February 1, 2021

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Francisco Manuel M.  
Tech supervisor  
Computer Hardware  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Lot of features found on other expensive products for less than half the price"

May 27, 2022

4.0

We can edit pdfs in an easy way without the need to import or cut/copy/paste and then format. Is like a little Microsoft Word brother, but cheaper. And have a very good and light PDF reader, too.

Pros

The PRO version give us a lot of features like combine pdf files, edit forms, commenting tools, or add watermarks in an easy way.

Cons

I think the interface looks a little old.

Alternatives considered

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)[Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/175376/ConnectedPDF/)

Reason for choosing CutePDF

The price is right.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Airport Planner  
Airlines/Aviation  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best PDF Editing Software "

June 29, 2022

5.0

Pros

CutePDF has made streamlined our PDF creation workflows by allowing you to merge pdf’s, reorder pages, and insert pages to finalize documents before we send them to clients or print them.

Cons

As of now there are no features that I feel are missing in the software so I have nothing to say regarding not liking anything.

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

Easier editing and compilation.

Review Source

SANJAY M.  
Managing Director  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Disappointed with edit text functionality "

April 20, 2026

1.0

Very disappointing to see how such a basic feature is not available within a product even though majority of the edit functionalities within PDF forms are related to existing texts.

Pros

Easy to upload or run on windows or via online. The initial online feature looked good but later the online feature also didn't offer the edit text functionality.

Cons

Unable to edit text from Adobe PDF even though the New form functionalit offers some very basic features but users cannot edit or change the existing text which is a basic requirement. My invest for 1 year license was a waste of money.

Switched from

[Adobe Express](https://www.capterra.com/p/174232/adobe-express/)

Because it offers value for money compared to Cutepdf

Review Source

JH

John H.  
Owner  
Printing  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best $50 you spend this year maybe ever. "

June 13, 2023

5.0

Our firm saves hours with and it can be by anyone with few mins of learning each feature.

Pros

How fast you can do things and simply undo them. This does more than programs charging 10 times as much.

Cons

It is only PC wish we had it for Macs. I wish it did VDP that is the only feature lacking

Review Source

DH

Darrell H.  
Owner  
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "CutePDF Professional is an Excellent Alternative to Adobe products for generating and editing PDFs"

November 15, 2022

5.0

Excellent user experience. Purchasing was fast and easy. Select, Pay, Download, Install and start using it.

Pros

Inexpensive and easy to use. Very Intuitive and effective. Does everything that I need for generating PDF documents and literature to send to clients, so that they don't have to have any special software for access.

Cons

There is nothing that I dislike about this software.

Reason for choosing CutePDF

I had used the free CutePDF for several years to "Print" / generate PDFs from existing documents. Purchasing CutePDF Professional allows me to generate PDF forms with "fill-in fields" from existing documents or from scratch.

Review Source

SF

Sandy F.  
Systems engineer er  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Good PDF tools for the price "

October 28, 2024

3.0

Ok for basic tasks but a bit limited for more advanced editing

Pros

Easy to organise and edit pages or mark info as confidential

Cons

Full edit options not available so unable to modify pdf contents

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

For more advanced features like edit and retadct

Review Source

SM

Srikar M.  
Software engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best Format conversion and pdf editing app"

March 7, 2023

5.0

Have been integrating and using the sam with other doc generation applications to create pdf legal documents, edit and send the same for esignature. Very happy with overall features and functioning of the app

Pros

Have the ability to convert files from rtf or docx to pdf format in simple and efficient way. Can attach multiple pdf files and create one common pdf and add in custom data fields for a user to fill in along with signature field to complete the same with esign.

Cons

Best tool with majority of pdf file features available. Improvements on field scripting to add logical code would be added advantage

Review Source

NC

Nicholas C.  
Broker  
Insurance  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Easy to use, full of features, occasional glitches"

June 5, 2021

4.0

Overall my experience with CutePDF has been good. I can always rely CutePDF for all my PDF editing/merging needs. I do wish the user interface looked better but that is personal preference. All the buttons/features you need are there and easy to find, it's just not aesthetically pleasing.

Pros

I liked the features that allowed me to merge PDF documents together and editing PDF documents. I liked how easy it was to rotate pages and add pages. It was very intuitive to use and did not require much learning to understand how CutePDF works.

Cons

CutePDF cannot open/merge protected PDF files. Occasionally an error would appear when I tried opening PDF files with CutePDF. Simply closing CutePDF and reopening the file with CutePDF would solve the trick.

Review Source

Ernie R.  
President & CEO  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Inexpensive Product"

February 5, 2021

4.0

Pros

The price was great but you get what you pay for.

Cons

Menu layout makes if difficult to find seldom used functions

Review Source

WM

Will M.  
Owner  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "CutePDF is basic but does the job"

June 6, 2021

4.0

Pros

I use CutePDF in tandem with other PDF software programs (such as PowerPDF Advanced). I like it because the version I have doesn't require a subscription. I abhor subscription based programs. CutePDF offers some features that are easier to utilize than some other more expensive PDF programs, such as the typewriter feature and the comment feature.

Cons

Some features are missing or are limited and not very user friendly. For example, the Bates stamping feature has a ways to go.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Director de Desarrollo de Proyectos  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Editando PDF con CutePDF"

March 11, 2023

4.0

Es un software con una version gratuita con muy buenas funcionalidades para la edición y manejo de archivos PDF con muy buena calidad y resultados.

Pros

Efectiva para firmar electrónica de documento pdf , edición y personalización.

Cons

Posee version Free y Premium, pero su costo en la version Premium es un tanto elevado para la calidad y comptenecia con otros software del medio.

Review Source

Moris M.  
Colaborador Técnico|  
Public Policy  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "CutePDF - Archivos PDF sin complicaciones"

July 30, 2021

4.0

Mi experiencia con CutePDF ha sido satisfactoria porque cumple con su trabajo y ademas de una forma rapida, sencilla y eficaz

Pros

CutePDF nos facilita acciones con nuestros archivos pdf como lo son crearlos, editarlos y hasta unirlos de una forma rapida y sencilla, además sus herramientas son muy utiles al memento de manipular formularios, querer introducir una marca de agua en nuestro archivos.

Cons

En alguna versiones de CutePDF al momento de instalarlo se instalan además otros pequeños programas o se cambia alguna configuración del navegador y para evitar esto hay que estar atento a desmarcalas, estos programas y alteraciones en las configuraciones puden ser una molestia para usuarios menos experimentados y algo desagradeble para los más avanzados

Review Source

RS

Rui S.  
Supplier development  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Edição PDF"

July 14, 2023

4.0

Pros

Ferramenta simples e eficaz para a conversão de ficheiros em PDF e agregação de diferentes PDFs.

Cons

Não me deparei com pontos contra de acordo com as minhas expetativas.

Review Source

IM

Ilze M.  
Accountant  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to use"

September 14, 2021

4.0

Pros

Very easy to use and great performance software

Cons

I have no complaints about the product at this stage.

Review Source

EM

Efrain M.  
soporte tecnivo  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "CutePDF como usuario final"

January 10, 2023

5.0

al tener software con salida a PDF y la Calidad no es la mejor, con CutePDF instalado mejora al 100%

Pros

cuando mandaba a imprimir en cierto software los PDF no quedaban como lo esperas asi que baje esta impresora virtual y mejoro la calidad de mis documentos

Cons

ninguna esta muy completo en forma basica

Reason for choosing CutePDF

no es pesado para su instalación

Review Source

JL

Joyce L.  
Senior Manager  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to use PDF writer"

September 30, 2020

5.0

Overall we've had a hassle free experience using CutePDF writer and best of all, it is free.

Pros

Very easy to create PDF's from a range of documents. We have had font issues in the past with other programs, including instances where a symbol appeared on the PDF. Cute PDF consistently provides reliable PDF quality without any symbols appearing. Integrates well with Print dialogue. The free version is great to use.

Cons

The free version, as expected, doesn't have the same level of functionality as Adobe. You can't manipulate PDF's.

Reason for choosing CutePDF

It was free and simple to use.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Gerente  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "CutePDF una solución gratuita para documentos pdf"

April 19, 2023

4.0

Mi experiencia, como he manifestado anteriormente es muy buena con este programa, es muy recomendable.

Pros

Lo que mas me ha gustado e interesado es que la versión gratuita (Licencia pública general de GNU.) tiene muchas características interesantes para hacer "casi" todo con los pdf, incluso puede competir con muchos softwares que son de pago.

Cons

Al se una versión con Licencia pública general de GNU, no se puede ser muy exigente pero no le veo contras importantes.

Review Source

CT

Cláudia T.  
Procurement Assistant  
Machinery  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Útil m básico "

August 1, 2023

4.0

Pros

Transforma facilmente ficheiros em pdf, simples de utilizar e não engana.

Cons

Poucas funcionalidaes comparando com outros que já utilizei. Básico para a função.

Review Source

MP

Marieta P.  
​AHS Community Project (Alumni) and School Website Lead  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Grate for editing PDFs"

August 28, 2022

5.0

Any time I need to edit PDF documents for school, Cute PDF Editor is the most often used product by me.

Pros

Easy to upload PDFs that need editing, user-friendly and simple to use producing the desired result

Cons

The free version has a limit of the pages

Review Source

AW

Andecien W.  
Customs Broker  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Nice product"

May 19, 2021

4.0

Overall it's good for my business. I frequently upload loads pdf documents with this program I can easily remove unwanted pages so the document are even smaller to upload. I really would recommend this to someone like me with a small business that needs to be professional.

Pros

What I like the most is that it is online so I can use anywhere I have an internet connection. It gives me the freedom to do everything I need to do with my pdf files.

Cons

I do not have any cons for this program because for it perfectly fits my pdf needs and wants for when I'm editing my pdf files.

Review Source

SL

Somi L.  
Senior Project Manager  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Virtual printer"

July 13, 2022

3.0

Pros

The fact that it's free and can be easily downloaded was a plus.

Cons

It takes a long time to print and combine documents via cutepdf. I only have it as a backup but I don't use it as much now.

Review Source

ND

Nick D.  
Systems Engineer  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Simple and effective PDF viewer"

June 24, 2022

4.0

Embedded PDF viewers on a limited resource PC is easily managed and implemented with CutePDF

Pros

If you need a simple PDF viewer on a computer with limited system resources CutePDF is a great option that won't cripple your station.

Cons

This is a lightweight program so don't expect it to do the same as Adobe or Bluebeam.

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

Available system resources

Review Source

BB

Bas B.  
Service Delivery Manager IT  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Small and cute PDF creator / editor"

January 5, 2024

5.0

Pros

Nice software, which we used to try out.

Cons

Our marketing department eventually liked Acrobat more. They are the main users

Review Source

CB

Craig B.  
owner  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Cute PDF - The old version was so much better"

February 1, 2021

3.0

The free version does not work very well - and so I find it difficult to upgrade to the paid version since you would expect the free version to work well - but without a lot of bells and whistles.

Pros

Free Great alternative to Adobe Does load pdf's well

Cons

Online version does not work very well Says I can edit PDF's - spent a lot of time and cannot find how to edit Always have to load the online version every time I want to use it

Review Source

RW

Rodney W.  
CEO  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "CutePDF"

June 29, 2021

5.0

I would highly recommend CutePDF if you don't want to rollout the expensive other product that we all know about.

Pros

We have used cutePDF for a long time. The software that gets the most use is the print to pdf option which allows you to send something to the printer and it print a pdf.

Cons

There is not anything that I did not like about this software. We have been using it for years and it just works.

Review Source

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