# Lumin PDF Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Lumin PDF the right PDF solution for you? Explore 251 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/214552/Lumin-PDF/reviews --- Lumin PDF 4.7 (251) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/214552/Lumin-PDF/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Lumin PDF Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews HC Hannah C Associate therapistHospital & Health Care, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Overall, I continue to use Lumin for documents while I work with clients even though I do wish it had more features that came with the service.“ January 30, 2026 AN Ayishatu N Community Engagement ManagerHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “There are too many issues when opening up a google doc on the software“ November 6, 2024 Lois O CopywriterMarketing and Advertising, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The best part of Lumin is how easily it integrates with Google, so you can open, edit, and sign docs directly from your Drive which then autosave.“ October 1, 2024 MD Margaux D Fractional Development DirectorPhilanthropy, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Misleading advertising that makes it sound like there are far more capabilities than it has.“ July 30, 2024 MB Melody B Executive DirectorEntertainment, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “It is an invaluable program for our small nonprofit that usually only fills out forms, and doesn't require software to create complex PDF documents.“ June 24, 2025 AM Aedin M ParaprofessionalEducation Management, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I didn’t like the needing to add someone to your document in order to make a new one.“ June 21, 2025 NF Nicholas F CEOInvestment Management, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I like all the available tools to add text and signatures to PDFs.“ September 21, 2025 AM Andrew M ResearcherResearch, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “There are too many adverts when using a trial version“ February 9, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 251 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Lois O. Copywriter Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fantastic Budget-Friendly Alternative to Adobe" October 1, 2024 4.0 Overall I think Lumin PDF is a great tool - simple to use, not perfect, but for the price it's hard to complain (especially when faced with the astronomical fees and scam-worthy service over at Adobe. Pros The best part of Lumin is how easily it integrates with Google, so you can open, edit, and sign docs directly from your Drive which then autosave. Cons For me, at times it could be a bit slow-loading. Also, the price point... as a freelancer who only needs to sign or edit the occasional document, 20 euros a month seems a bit steep but that's the lowest level that gives you editing access. Also when you click to write text, the box where you start writing is a bit out of line... you can move it after writing but it's just a bit fiddly. So the UX could be improved. Switched from [Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/) I had a free trial which expired and then had such difficulties dealing with Adobe's customer service that I decided never to use them again. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs October 16, 2024 Hi Lois, Thanks for your review! There are some awesome comments here, thanks for sharing your thoughts on using Lumin PDF. RK Ross K. Owner and physician Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great to view and edit pdf files. " January 1, 2026 5.0 I had an overall positive experience with Lumin PDF. Ease of usability, simple platform, plug and play operations. Pros Limit gave me all the resources to view and edit pdf files; I had no issues with their product or platform. Cons I did not have any specific things I did not like about using Lumin; I was satisfied but due to location and business operating system change, I changed my pdf software. Switched from [pdfFiller](https://www.capterra.com/p/162654/PDFfiller/) PdfFiller had limited features and I needed more. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs January 6, 2026 Hi Ross, We are so grateful for the time you took to share your feedback with us. It is wonderful to hear that you found Lumin so easy to use and that the plug-and-play operations worked well for your needs. We have noted your comments regarding your transition to a new operating system and will share that with our product team to ensure we are always improving our compatibility. Wow, we appreciate the amazing review! We're always looking for customer stories to share. If you'd be willing to participate in a short testimonial or case study, please email me at ella.james@luminpdf.com - thank you! HC Hannah C. Associate therapist Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Overall, I am satisfied. I just wish it had additional features included." January 30, 2026 3.0 Overall, I continue to use Lumin for documents while I work with clients even though I do wish it had more features that came with the service. Pros I appreciated how easy it was to fill in PDFs from various sources whether it was from my desktop or from a website. Cons I appreciate lumin PDF however I think it needs more sophisticated editing tools. I want to be able to redact my documents easier and make them fill-able pdfs easier as well. Switched from [Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/) I made the switch when I changed jobs and needed to purchase my own option. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs February 11, 2026 Hi Hannah, I am so grateful for your detailed and constructive feedback! It is wonderful to hear that Lumin is your go-to tool for working with clients and that you're finding it easy to pull in documents from any source. I also really appreciate your candor regarding where we can grow. Wanting more sophisticated editing tools, smoother redaction, and a more intuitive way to create fillable forms makes total sense for a professional workflow. We are constantly working to bridge that gap and provide the "all-in-one" power you're looking for. Your review really made our day! It would be amazing to chat to you more about your experience. Please reach out to support@luminpdf.com and we can chat further. SA Samer A. AI researcher Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lumin is the best PDF editor." March 4, 2026 4.0 It is great, and my first choice for PDF singing and editing, but it is mostly paid to have comfortable use of it. Pros It is so helpful to use on Google Drive, which is where I first found it, and then I downloaded the desktop app and used it to fill forms, edit / sign PDF files and documents. and it is the best in understanding the structure of the PDF documents Cons It is limited in features when it comes to the free subscription, and it would be helpful to have it edit other types of documents. Switched from [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) Lumin is much better at understanding the structure of the document. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs March 8, 2026 Hi Samer, Thank you for your detailed feedback! It is wonderful to hear that Lumin is your top choice for signing PDFs and that you find our document structure recognition so helpful compared to other tools. We have escalated your comments regarding the free tier limitations and support for more file types to our product development team for review. We are always looking for ways to make our tools more accessible and versatile for our users. I would love to chat to you more about your experience on Lumin. Please reach out to support@luminpdf.com and ask for Ella. It would be amazing to ask you a few more questions. RL Ron L. Business Development Exec Consumer Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Lumin Experience" June 24, 2025 5.0 It's great thus far. I've been loyal to Lumin ever since I discovered it. My colleagues & I also use Lumin since most of our documents are delivered electronically. Pros Lumin is really easy to view and edit PDFs with. UI is simple, and works great. It's my go-to PDF editor tool, and will continue to do so. It's recommended for users to try if you're looking for other alternatives. Thanks, Lumin team! Cons I wasn't able to discover Lumin earlier. All these while, I've been stuck with mediocre PDF editors, with hassle transferring and downloading multiple times for edits. Also, it would be great if there was a minimum of 3 signatures allowed. The existing 2 signatures feels very restricted. Switched from [Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/) Lumin was a more inexpensive option, and the features & UI are simple. Perfect for me Review Source Response from Nitrolabs June 30, 2025 Thanks for the 10-star rating Ron! We love hearing how customers like you have used Lumin to make document management easier. LV Lizel V. Registered Behavior Technician Mental Health Care Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Created for Students" June 21, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Lumin has been very positive. I use it for my graduate studies and I would definitely recommend this to any students in college undergrad or masters and above. Pros I like how it syncs across platforms to keep my highlights and annotations accessible wherever I go! Cons The scrolling through the pdf on the pc can get a bit wonky sometimes, but it is an easy fix. Other than that, no other issues. Switched from [Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/) They tried to charge too much for basic services. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs June 30, 2025 Hey Lizel! We appreciate this great review. We appreciate your feedback and insights on using Lumin. MB Melody B. Executive Director Entertainment Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Google Integration!" June 24, 2025 5.0 Lumin PDF is fantastic!! It is an invaluable program for our small nonprofit that usually only fills out forms, and doesn't require software to create complex PDF documents. Pros Lumin PDF allows me to easily open and edit all PDFs from my email. Since it integrates with Google drive/suite, I can easily save PDFs, print them, send them, sign proposals, and more. Cons Generally, there isn't anything I don't like about Lumin. It allows me to save files to my drive, share them with a group of staff, and download them. Switched from [DocHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/209856/DocHub/) Doc Hub would copy previous entries from other fields, making my forms actually incorrect, and was of NO help to us. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs June 30, 2025 We love this review Melody! Thanks for sharing your experience on using Lumin. AM Aras M. Student Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Pros And Cons of Lumin PDF In My Opinion" December 21, 2025 4.0 Overall, my experience with Lumin has been great. It makes studying much easier, especially for taking notes during lectures. The auto-sync feature is perfect too for me. However, the interface feels a bit complicated and the lack of partial text selection for bold or italic can be counted as cons. Pros Lumin PDF makes studying much easier for me. I can easily take notes during lectures, and the auto-sync feature makes a huge difference by simplifying my job as a student. Cons There arent many cons but the interface could be improved in my opinion. I dont think its easy enough to use, as it feels a bit complicated. Additionally I can not select specific parts of the text and make them bold or italic, you can only change the whole paragraph or not at all. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs January 4, 2026 We are so thankful for your detailed feedback and for sharing how Lumin supports your studies. It’s wonderful to hear that auto-sync and lecture note-taking are making your life as a student easier! I have noted your comments regarding the interface complexity and the limitations with partial text formatting. Feedback like yours is essential for our growth, and I will share these specific points with our product team to help us prioritize future updates. We truly appreciate you taking the time to help us improve. NF Nicholas F. CEO Investment Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Needs work" September 21, 2025 2.0 Pros I have used Lumin many times in the past for signatures, and it has always performed flawlessly. I like all the available tools to add text and signatures to PDFs. Cons The text tool cuts off some words and/or characters at the end of a longer text box. I spent hours trying to add multiple boxes trying to get my text to show when saving and exporting the document. I had to end up using another software. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs October 7, 2025 It’s fantastic to hear that you've had a flawless experience with Lumin for signatures in the past and appreciate the tools for adding text and signatures! We are sorry to hear about the trouble you had with the text tool cutting off words, and the time you spent trying to resolve this. We will be sure to escalate this specific issue with the text box for further investigation. Thanks again for providing your honest feedback. MI Maha I. Instructor Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Exceptional tool!! " January 13, 2026 5.0 Excellent! It was a quick and easy experience and I was able to complete my task. I am very satisfied with this tool. Pros I can easily review, sign and date documents. You can download them as any file and then be on your way. Super easy to use and allows for detailed editing of documents. The best part is that it is directly attached to my Google drive. Makes my life much easier!! Cons I couldn’t save more than 3 documents to my Google drive at a time due to reaching the limit. However despite that I like the tool Review Source Response from Nitrolabs January 14, 2026 Hi Maha! We are so grateful for your feedback and for the time you took to share such a detailed review of your experience. It is wonderful to hear that you find Lumin so easy to use for signing and dating documents, and we are especially glad that the direct connection to your Google Drive makes your life much easier. We have noted your feedback regarding the document save limit and will escalate this to our development team as we look for ways to improve our service. Your review really made our day! We're always looking for ways to improve and share customer success stories. If you're interested in being featured, please email me at ella.james@luminpdf.com - thank you! DG Dominick G. Sr. Post Producer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Lumin PDF - A Wonderful PDF Editor" March 26, 2025 5.0 I started using Lumin PDF a few months ago because I needed to edit a PDF I had received. It was super quick and easy, and it worked exactly as I needed it to! Pros I love how easy and intuitive it is to view and edit PDFs with Lumin PDF. It has great UI, and works perfectly! Cons No complaints, Lumin PDF is a great PDF tool! Review Source Response from Nitrolabs April 13, 2025 Thanks for your review Dominick. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with. Enjoy Lumin! AM Andrew M. Researcher Research Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Good PDF option" February 9, 2025 4.0 Very positive as I used it everyday for work purposes Pros I like the accessibility of the application Cons There are too many adverts when using a trial version Review Source Response from Nitrolabs February 11, 2025 Thanks for sharing your thoughts on using Lumin. Martin K M. Medical Laboratory Technologist Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Cloud Files Editor, But with Few Collaboration Capabilities " August 31, 2023 4.0 My overall experience with Lumin pdf has been great only that I hope they add more collaboration capabilities to make collaborating on file editing effortless, especially for teams. It possesses advanced pdf editing capabilities, so I would still choose it for cloud files editing and documents signing. Pros Excellent cloud-based support for file conversion, editing, sending and signing. It's seamlessly integrates with some of my software stack like Google workspace with significantly improve how I edit my files from cloud storage. It enables me to add comments to files which makes it easy for others reading the files. Cons If you're looking for a more collaborative Pdf editor, lumin pdf may not be the best choice as it lacks most of collaboration features such as team editing. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs September 21, 2023 Hi Martin, thanks for this review. At Lumin, we are all for live-collaboration with your team, you can find out more about this here - https://www.luminpdf.com/pdf-tools/pdf-collaboration/. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with. Themis D. Head of Digital Marketing Furniture Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "A very nice pdf solution" June 3, 2024 5.0 Overall every aspect of Lumin i have used was very nice Pros Lumin PDF’s interface is like a well-organized desk—everything you need is within arm’s reach. Whether I’m merging PDFs, adding annotations, or splitting pages (because sometimes life needs a fresh start), Lumin PDF keeps it simple without sacrificing functionality. Cons Free version is very limited to 3 documents that is not any helpful Review Source Response from Nitrolabs June 14, 2024 Hey Themis! We appreciate this great review, your feedback, and your insights into using Lumin. ADL Aryne Dolly L. Healthcare Virtual Assistant Medical Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simple PDF sofware" September 29, 2022 5.0 Overall, I like how simple it was to operate. It's simple to modify and excellent for document signing. Pros Because Lumin is part of the Google Drive platform, using it is quite simple. It is simple to use every day to sign and amend papers and offers a wide range of capabilities. Lumin is far superior to document printing and scanning. I heartily endorse it. Cons At first, Google Drive's file saving or reuploading feature could seem a bit confusing. The Lumin PDF is also a bit challenging to utilize. Even though it has an excellent solution, occasionally Lumin loses its connection to Google Drive without warning, and I have to enter it again. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs October 19, 2022 Hi Aryne! Thanks for your honest feedback. Your feedback helps us find areas we need improve and to better further our service. If you need assistance with the cons you mentioned, please just email us at support@luminpdf.com. Celina D. Operations Associate Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I Love It" January 11, 2022 5.0 Overall, I love this program and use it on a weekly basis! Definitely makes things easier, as well as keeps all of my PDF documents in one place. Pros One of my favorite features of Lumin PDF is that it automatically saves my digital signature, so it's incredibly easy to add it to a new document. I can open documents in Lumin PDF directly from my email, or Google Drive. I frequently use this program in my line of work, and I wish I would have known about it sooner. It's the easiest program to use for modifying fillable PDF documents. Cons The only downside to this program is that you have to purchase a subscription to be able to use all of its features, but that's not abnormal. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs January 17, 2022 Hi Celina, thank you for your honest feedback! We are incorporating more features and trying to give people the best experience possible that can be available to the free version. JM Jarvis M. Senior Director for Administration Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lumin helps in office productivity due to ease of use" November 9, 2023 5.0 Pros Work is no longer confined to an office. One may know be mobile, which helps in productivity. I also appreciate using Lumin for free. Cons I have not fully appreciated the other tools of Lumin. Wish there is a tutorial. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs November 14, 2023 Hi Jarvis, Thanks for taking the time to place this review. Tutorial videos are available on our Youtube channel and also at https://help.luminpdf.com/. Thanks again! SC Sam C. VP Sales and Marketing Outsourcing/Offshoring Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Awesome PDF software" November 27, 2023 5.0 Pros Lumin PDF is what I like to use for opening and sharing PDF files. Cons No, I haven't faced any inconveniences so far. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs December 20, 2023 Hi Sam! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Lumin, we appreciate it. VR Verified Reviewer Technical Support Engineer Internet Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Lumin PDF - an asset to any team " August 4, 2021 5.0 Pros I love how easy and intuitive this software is to use and that it integrates seamlessly with google docs. Cons I think the lumin app is a bit difficult to use Review Source Response from Nitrolabs June 23, 2022 Hi there! Thank you for your honest feedback! We are incorporating more features and trying to give people the best experience possible that can be available to the free version. AG Andrew G. Software Team Lead Environmental Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Smart PDF viewer" July 14, 2023 5.0 I have had a loving experience with this software. Pros Lumin PDF really illuminates my desktop thanks to its ability to easily open all types of PDF formats. Cons Not at all, I am not sad with any of the aspecrs of Lumin PDF. It is absolutely an amazing PDF viewer. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs August 15, 2023 Hi Andrew, Thanks for this awesome review and for giving Lumin a 10/10. We appreciate hearing from our customers a lot! Best, The Lumin Team Miguel Ángel V. CEO Mining & Metals Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Product" August 4, 2021 5.0 Pros I love the cloud collaboration between our team members in the same pdf. Also, the app is really good and it provides an easy access to all my files and status reviews. Also, integrations with other apps are great. Cons Paying for it, although I think is an affordable and worth the investment, Review Source Response from Nitrolabs July 7, 2022 Hi Miguel! Thank you for your honest feedback! We are incorporating more features and trying to give people the best experience possible that can be available to the free and paid version. EK Emily K. Administrative Assistant Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A supportive system in building out our company org chart" August 11, 2021 4.0 I never needed to call customer support. Everything always worked as needed. Pros Lumin was helpful in creating a manual company org chart that grew as our company did. Cons When editing a huge chart, it was challenging at times to move cells around central in the chart to make room for new employees. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs November 15, 2021 Hi Emily, we appreciate your honest feedback! We're glad we were able to help you. If ever you encounter any issues that you need help with, please feel free to email support@luminpdf.com and we'd be happy to help. Regie Lumin PDF CS Craig S. Admin Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "So far so good." June 12, 2024 5.0 Pros Easy install. So far I'm comparing it to Nitro PDF. Cons The install time wasn't bad at all, I can't say I've run into anything so far in trying this out. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs June 14, 2024 We're glad to hear from you, Craig. Thanks for taking the time to place this review. Let us know if you need assistance with anything by reaching out to support@luminpdf.com. CB Camila B. CEO Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A must" August 4, 2021 5.0 Amazing Pros It’s so easy to use for all documents where information from a client is required or for signatures. I use it for business but also for personal. I no longer print anything because I can simply do everything digitally. Cons Sometimes it’s hard to direct the writing or signature exactly where you need it to be. Review Source Response from Nitrolabs June 23, 2022 Hi Camila! Thanks for the honest feedback. We're working on further improvements and your feedback helps us know the areas we need to improve or fix. But if you need further assistance with the issue you encountered, you can email support team at support@luminpdf.com and they'd be very much happy to assist you. MB Mac B. Post Supervisor Motion Pictures and Film Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great for PDFs in Gmail" July 28, 2021 4.0 docu-sign on pdfs. I can do all my accounting from y computer Pros Integration into google workspace has been a lifesaver in the transition to work from home. Cons there are a couple features that I wish had a basic free option. being able to create certain vector shapes (like an arrow) would be helpful. Also being able to use a camera to capture your signature Review Source Response from Nitrolabs July 5, 2022 Hi Mac! Thank you for your honest feedback! 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