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Handy PDF viewer with a variety of features for marking up a document

Handy PDF viewer with a variety of features for marking up a document

Vote: (12 votes)

Program license: Paid

Developer: Drawboard

Version: 6.26.4.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(12 votes)

Paid

Developer

Version

Drawboard

6.26.4.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • The program is very intuitive and highly easy to use.
  • Many of the basic features of the app are free, enabling users who only need the program for a few uses to get some of its best features at no cost. The regular program is only $6.99, which is a very low amount, considering the features you get access to.
  • Free or paid, the program has fantastic features.

Cons

  • Some users have reported bugs with the program that hinders its overall usability.
  • The program is only available for Windows devices, meaning that you can't use it if you have a Google-based or Apple device.

Drawboard PDF is a PDF reader and annotator. By downloading the program, you can edit and mark up PDF documents.

The program - designed for Windows computers and tablets - allows users to open up any file. From there, using a stylus or their finger, users can make major changes to PDF documents, or create new ones. These changes can be synced with a user's One Drive or shared easily, thus allowing anyone to use the file created.

As one would expect with a program like this, it comes with a number of features that can be incredibly useful. It has full pen and stylus support, allowing for documents to be easily marked and edited. Users can also add shapes and other elements into the program. Edits can be managed, sorted, and bookmarked, allowing for easy access and review at a later date. You can also use the entire program to manage and sort libraries of files, making this program your one-stop-shop for accessing these digital files.

Indeed, the program comes with an almost dizzying array of options that can be overwhelming at first. This is particularly true when it comes to the colors, shapes, and highlights that are available to you. Thankfully, the layout was clearly designed by experts. Getting to know this program is no challenge at all, and it won't take long before you fully understand how it works.

Getting the most out of this program requires the use of a touch screen device. However, since so many tablets are around, this likely isn't a problem for most users. Additionally, many computers have touch screen supports or are hybrid laptops-tablets, so many users will find that they have easy access to this program.

The program uses a Freemium model. The download is free, and this will allow users access to a limited set of features, including use of a digital pen, the ability to use text, insertion of shapes, and more. However, the full use of the program is $6.99 a month. This will unlock all of the program's features, including all of its guides and other professional features.

Some users did report bugs that could cause the program to crash, but thankfully, these issues appear to be relatively isolated. Furthermore, since the program was made by Microsoft, it comes with major technical support. As such, the app is constantly being patched and repaired, thus helping improve its performance.

The program is highly popular and very well-reviewed by users. At the moment, it is #1 in the Productivity Category of Microsoft's Store.

Pros

  • The program is very intuitive and highly easy to use.
  • Many of the basic features of the app are free, enabling users who only need the program for a few uses to get some of its best features at no cost. The regular program is only $6.99, which is a very low amount, considering the features you get access to.
  • Free or paid, the program has fantastic features.

Cons

  • Some users have reported bugs with the program that hinders its overall usability.
  • The program is only available for Windows devices, meaning that you can't use it if you have a Google-based or Apple device.