Jopdf 2.4.0.3

JOPDF Editor — Free, Cross-Platform Desktop PDF Toolkit

JOPDF is a desktop PDF application that consolidates editing, conversion, compression, page management, annotation and protection into a single, freely available package. The software is distributed for Windows, macOS (including native Apple Silicon builds) and Linux, and the vendor positions it as a complete offline PDF workflow with no registration or feature restrictions.

Features and functionality

• WYSIWYG editing — Edit text, images and links directly within PDF pages. Controls include font, size and color adjustments, image rotation, cropping and replacement, enabling in-place changes similar to a word processor.
• Conversion and batch processing — Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint or image formats, and create PDFs from Office documents and images. Batch conversion and compression tools are available for handling multiple files at once.
• Compression and printing — Options to reduce file size while retaining visual quality, plus a print-to-PDF function supporting common print modes such as duplex and grayscale without adding watermarks.
• Page and document management — Merge and split files, reorder pages via drag-and-drop, insert or remove pages and add blank pages where required.
• Annotation and markup — A suite of annotation tools (more than a dozen) covers highlights, freehand drawing, comments and stamps, with a one-click toggle to show or hide annotations.
• Security and permissions — Password encryption and permission settings to restrict copying or editing of documents.
• Viewing and performance features — Fast scrolling, smooth zoom, quick page navigation and a full-screen reading mode designed for large documents.

Usability and platform support

JOPDF installs as a native desktop application and requires no online account to use. The macOS builds are optimized for M1–M4 chips and the site lists compatibility with recent macOS releases; Windows and Linux packages are also provided. The vendor highlights a clean installer and a distribution free of bundled software.

Practical applications

• Document editing and layout fixes where lightweight, offline modification is preferred over cloud-based editors.
• Batch conversion and compression for users handling many PDFs, such as small teams or educational settings.
• Annotation and review workflows that rely on a broad set of markup tools without subscription barriers.

Strengths

• All features available without sign-up, trial limits or subscriptions.
• An extensive, integrated feature set covering common PDF tasks within one application.
• Cross-platform availability with native builds for Apple Silicon and multiple Linux architectures.
• Emphasis on a clean, ad-free experience and local file control for offline use.

Considerations

• Focuses on desktop workflows; integration with cloud storage services is not a primary feature.
• Specialized enterprise capabilities — such as advanced OCR or large-scale systems integration — are not detailed in public materials.
• Support offerings and service-level arrangements typical of commercial enterprise software are not highlighted as part of the core product information.