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PDF Expert Changelog

What's new in PDF Expert 3.10.0

Apr 17, 2024
  • Introducing Measurement Tools in PDF Expert!
  • Now, construction professionals can easily measure floor plans and projects across Mac, iPhone & iPad in PDF Expert, embracing streamlined workflows and efficient project management.
  • You can simply add the ‘Measure’ tab by clicking the + button on the toolbar. Then choose ‘Calibrate’ and then ‘Distance,’ ‘Area,’ and ‘Perimeter’ tools to cater to your specific measurement needs.

New in PDF Expert 3.9.2 (Mar 14, 2024)

  • This time bugs were squished, performance was improved, work was done, and the result was good. Please enjoy PDF Expert!

New in PDF Expert 3.9.1 (Feb 23, 2024)

  • Meet the ‘Export as Flattened’ feature that will allow you to export a signed document or a filled-out form as a read-only PDF.
  • Flattening the PDF removes the layered content, reduces the file size, and locks down form fields.
  • Export your PDF file as Flattened to keep the content secure and protect it from being edited.
  • You can find the ‘Export as Flattened’ button under Fill & Sign on the top navigation bar.

New in PDF Expert 3.9 (Jan 29, 2024)

  • Introducing the Page Resize feature!
  • Now you can ensure consistent page sizing in PDFs for a better reading experience and to create polished, professional-looking documents. Tailor the page size to your preference and apply it to all pages in the doc or only to a specified range of pages.

New in PDF Expert 3.7.1 (Nov 20, 2023)

  • With these updates, you can enhance the quality of your PDFs and customize the top screen toolbar.
  • Remove backgrounds from signatures and stamps. You can now make the image background transparent, so when you upload an image signature or stamp, it will blend seamlessly into the PDF.
  • Customize the top toolbar. Add tools that you use most often, so they will always be within one click away. It’s a great way to speed up your daily workflow.
  • Some of you asked to remove the Tools tab page opening from the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Tab. So we did!

New in PDF Expert 3.6 (Oct 20, 2023)

  • Introducing Logic Page Numbering!
  • Sometimes, the default “1” label didn’t match the actual page number, especially with scanned documents. With Logic Page Numbering, you can customize page labels to suit your needs by manually selecting the first page.
  • “Label This Page Forward as 1,2,3,4...” numbers everything from the currently selected page to the end of the document with Arabic numerals, putting the “1” link to the selected page.
  • “Label This Page Forward as i, ii, iii, iv,...” numbers everything from the current page to the end of the document in Roman numerals, putting the “i” link to the selected page.
  • “Label as Cover” option gives the label “Cover” to the selected page.

New in PDF Expert 3.5 (Sep 27, 2023)

  • It’s a big day as we release exciting features:
  • Widgets: you can now use PDF Expert widgets to effortlessly start key PDF editing actions without launching the app.
  • Spotlight actions: you can also run PDF Expert shortcuts from Spotlight. In Spotlight, type “convert,” “merge,” “compress,” or “sign PDF” to launch the shortcut.
  • Tips: we’ve added some fresh tips to help you discover valuable features in PDF Expert, like using Precise Search or adding a Bookmark to your PDF.

New in PDF Expert 3.4 (Aug 22, 2023)

  • We're introducing a game-changer: the ability to preserve outlines and bookmarks while merging PDFs.
  • Now all your meticulously crafted outlines and bookmarks from all the PDFs you merge find a new home, safe and sound, within the merged document. Whether you're diving into study materials, navigating research papers, or crafting that ultimate final document or assignment, this feature is your secret weapon.
  • Enjoy PDF editing that's smoother and more exhilarating than ever before!

New in PDF Expert 3.3.1 (Aug 16, 2023)

  • This is a new update to PDF Expert with some minor bug fixes, so you can enjoy a smoother experience.

New in PDF Expert 3.3 (Aug 7, 2023)

  • We are thrilled to share an exciting update! We’ve added hotkeys to change color for fast and enjoyable annotations.
  • It is a time saver feature as you can now easily switch between colors while annotating PDFs and focus more on active reading. Color change hotkeys work for all Annotation tools that have a color palette to them, including Pen and Shapes. Also, you can just select text in the doc and press ⌥⇧⌘1 hotkey to change colors, even if no Annotation tool is selected.
  • Breeze through PDFs and annotate important bits faster!

New in PDF Expert 3.2.2 (Jul 18, 2023)

  • This update is all about chasing away some bugs and working on little stuff, so PDF Expert would run better and faster.

New in PDF Expert 3.2 (Jun 21, 2023)

  • You asked, we listened! We're excited to introduce improved search options, namely Match Case and Whole Words search.
  • You’ve had hard times trying to avoid finding just the combination of letters while you wanted to find the whole word? Forget about your troubles. Switch between Use Match Case and Whole Words search options for more accurate results.

New in PDF Expert 3.1 (May 24, 2023)

  • Sidecar and Continuity Camera have just been added to PDF Expert!

New in PDF Expert 3.0.38 (Apr 23, 2023)

  • Meet the Tools Tab – a new way to find the features you need!
  • Now all your PDF features are always right at hand under the Tools Tab, making them more visible to you and much easier to use.

New in PDF Expert 3.0.37 (Mar 31, 2023)

  • Spring is here! We did some spring cleaning, wiping out minor bugs. Stay tuned for exciting feature updates coming soon.

New in PDF Expert 3.0.35 (Jan 28, 2023)

  • Today’s update brings a Full Screen View in PDF Expert, so you can take advantage of every inch of the screen and work without desktop distractions.

New in PDF Expert 3.0.34 (Jan 4, 2023)

  • This update is all about chasing away some bugs and working on little stuff, so PDF Expert would run better and faster.

New in PDF Expert 3.0.33 (Dec 16, 2022)

  • We worked on the process of merging and now you can choose the sequence of files, the name of the merged file and remove unnecessary pages before your files are merged.
  • Moreover, now you can select Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files as well as other types of files and receive a single PDF document.

New in PDF Expert 3.0.32 (Dec 5, 2022)

  • This update brings several fixes. For instance, we fixed the issue with content being pasted as images and not as text. We also fixed the issue with the snap feature remaining enabled even though the user has disabled it. Crashes while you undo actions are also fixed.
  • The update includes a bunch of design improvements as well.

New in PDF Expert 3.0.29 (Nov 2, 2022)

  • Just some fresh paint and tune-ups. No bigs.

New in PDF Expert 3.0.28 (Oct 18, 2022)

  • We’ve improved the Dark Mode, content autodetection in the OCR’d PDFs, and navigation with the arrow keys.
  • Design updates for the tabs.

New in PDF Expert 3.0.25 (Oct 18, 2022)

  • Conversion to and from PDF to Word and other formats – turn PDFs into Word, Excel, TXT, JPG, PNG, and PPT files and vice versa.
  • Advanced OCR technology – convert scanned PDFs into text, so you can copy, highlight, and search through PDFs.
  • Smart Enhance – improve the quality of scanned PDFs: fix contrast, remove distortion, edit margins, split pages, and more.
  • Brand-new design with Dark Mode – we improved every detail to help you get your work done easier and faster. This update also brings a much-awaited Dark Mode to please your eyes.

New in PDF Expert 3.0.22 (Jul 12, 2022)

  • PDF Expert gets the biggest update in years!
  • The new version brings an easy-to-use design, OCR to turn scans into text, PDF to Word conversion, and more.
  • Conversion to and from PDF to Word and other formats – turn PDFs into Word, Excel, TXT, JPG, PNG, and PowerPoint files and vice versa.
  • Advanced OCR technology powered by the Apple Vision framework – convert scanned PDFs into text, so you can copy, highlight, and search through PDFs.
  • Smart Enhance – improve the quality of scanned PDFs: fix contrast, remove distortion, edit margins, split pages, and more.
  • Brand-new design with Dark Mode – we improved every detail to help you get your work done easier and faster. This update also brings a much-awaited Dark Mode to please your eyes.

New in PDF Expert 2.5.20 (Mar 15, 2022)

  • We no longer accept customers from Russia.

New in PDF Expert 2.5.19 (Dec 3, 2021)

  • Stability and performance improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.5.18 (Aug 1, 2021)

  • This update is all about chasing away some bugs and working on little stuff, so PDF Expert would run better and faster.

New in PDF Expert 2.5.17 (Jan 19, 2021)

  • Stability and performance improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.5.16 (Dec 28, 2020)

  • Stability and performance improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.5.15 (Dec 4, 2020)

  • PDF Expert is now fully equipped with Apple M1 support for your brand-new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini!

New in PDF Expert 2.5.14 (Nov 28, 2020)

  • Stability and performance improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.5.13 (Nov 4, 2020)

  • UI fixes for Big Sur

New in PDF Expert 2.5.12 (Oct 14, 2020)

  • Stability and performance improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.5.11 (Aug 24, 2020)

  • Stability and performance improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.5.10 (Aug 4, 2020)

  • Stability improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.5.9 (Jun 25, 2020)

  • Stability and performance improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.5.8 (Jun 25, 2020)

  • Stability and performance improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.5.7 (Jun 3, 2020)

  • This week we've made a few minor improvements here and there, so you can enjoy your favorite PDF app.

New in PDF Expert 2.5.6 (May 18, 2020)

  • Stability and performance improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.5.5 (May 18, 2020)

  • Stability improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.5.4 (May 4, 2020)

  • Another "spit and polish" release, addressing a few minor improvements to your favorite PDF editor.

New in PDF Expert 2.5.3 (Mar 24, 2020)

  • Spring has finally arrived to our office!
  • And with the new season comes a new sequence of powerful updates.
  • This time we bring you a few crucial internal bug fixes and improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.5.2 (Mar 24, 2020)

  • The word of the day for today’s update is Stability.
  • From unexpected behaviors to crashes, we’ve slain a number of bugs that should result in a more stable, more predictable PDF Expert for everyone.

New in PDF Expert 2.5.1 (Jan 16, 2020)

  • Stability and performance improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.5.0 (Jan 16, 2020)

  • Fixed UI issue in context menu on macOS Catalina

New in PDF Expert 2.4.30 (Nov 19, 2019)

  • Much of the work in today’s update was focused on a deep dive into the internal stability and improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.4.24 (Sep 9, 2019)

  • After a long time of silence, our team is back to you with a number of “quality of life” improvements and bug fixes.
  • We hope that this update will bring more pleasure in your everyday work with our app!

New in PDF Expert 2.4.23 (Feb 25, 2019)

  • Stability and performance improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.4.22 (Feb 25, 2019)

  • Very important fix for .doc/.docx and .pages conversion issues on macOS Mojave.

New in PDF Expert 2.4.20 (Jan 7, 2019)

  • Stability and performance improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.4.17 (Dec 12, 2018)

  • We're back again to you with a few small but important bug fixes and improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.4.14 (Nov 20, 2018)

  • We're back again to you with a few small but important bug fixes and improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.4.13 (Nov 20, 2018)

  • Much of the work in today’s update was focused on a deep dive into the internal stability and improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.4.11 (Sep 25, 2018)

  • Much of the work was focused on internal stability and improvements of the app on the new macOS.

New in PDF Expert 2.4.9 (Aug 2, 2018)

  • New:
  • Our design team introduces a new design for the Reduce File Size dialogue. The option "Lossless" is at your service as well.
  • Improved:
  • The link navigation is considerably polished.

New in PDF Expert 2.4.6 (Jul 3, 2018)

  • Fixed crash with snapping tool.

New in PDF Expert 2.4.5 (Jun 28, 2018)

  • Much of the work in today’s update was focused on a deep dive into the internal stability and improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.4.3 (Jun 18, 2018)

  • Today's update has been polished to a fare-thee-well and brings with it a small number of important fixes for the scenario of file conversion.
  • You can convert popular text formats: Word, Pages, Docs into PDF in a snap. The feature requires Pages or Microsoft Word apps to be installed on your Mac.

New in PDF Expert 2.4.2 Build 511 (May 26, 2018)

  • Stability and performance improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.4 Build 511 (May 25, 2018)

  • Convert photos and images to PDF:
  • Just open images and photos in PDF Expert to create a multipage PDF document.
  • Сonvert Word to PDF in a snap:
  • Easily convert Word and Pages documents to PDFs that intelligently preserve original formatting.
  • Improved Selection Tool:
  • Select a whole area in a PDF and delete it at once or move elsewhere in the document with no hassle.

New in PDF Expert 2.3.2 Build 494 (Mar 17, 2018)

  • Added Export Annotations button on sidebar
  • Added Remove Page Numbers option
  • Stability and performance improvements

New in PDF Expert 2.3.0 Build 477 (Feb 8, 2018)

  • Today we’re bringing you the first in this year update with a feature you’ve been requesting for so long – Page Numbers!
  • Now these tools are at your service:
  • Page Numbering. Label each page of your PDF document with fully customized page numbers. Change anything desired: font type, size, color and position in the bundle.
  • Bates Numbering. Identify and retrieve information from your legal documents. Add a unique prefix or suffix which can be a set number, case number, firm name or date.
  • Headers and Footers. Want to add your name to every page of your PDF file? Simply type it, pick the position and let PDF Expert do the work.

New in PDF Expert 2.2.18 Build 458 (Jan 27, 2018)

  • Improved font detection in Text Edit mode
  • Overall improvements for text editing

New in PDF Expert 2.2.10 Build 427 (Oct 6, 2017)

  • macOS High Sierra compatibility.

New in PDF Expert 2.2.10 Build 424 (Sep 29, 2017)

  • Stability and performance improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.2.4 Build 379 (Jul 26, 2017)

  • Stability and performance improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.2.3 Build 374 (Jul 6, 2017)

  • Stability and performance improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.2.2 Build 371 (Jun 10, 2017)

  • Stability and performance improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.2.1 Build 368 (Mar 20, 2017)

  • Stability and performance improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.2.0 Build 362 (Mar 9, 2017)

  • Perfect PDF Editor PDF Expert is the best way to edit text, images and links. It will automatically detect the font, size, and opacity of the original text so you can edit PDFs like regular text documents.
  • Amazing Reading Experience The toolbar layout brings your reading experience to a new level. Whether you compare contracts or read an article, select the most relevant layout to quickly accomplish your task.
  • Fast and powerful search You can instantly search through all opened documents at the same time and compare results. Remember all the things with search history for even better search convenience.

New in PDF Expert 2.1.2 Build 331 (Jan 10, 2017)

  • Stability and performance improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.1.1 Build 324 (Dec 21, 2016)

  • Improved Touch Bar experience.
  • General performance and stability improvements.

New in PDF Expert 2.1 Build 316 (Dec 6, 2016)

  • Reduce File Size:
  • Now you can compress your bulky PDF contract, book or research into a compact document that is easy to share even via email. Less is more, right?
  • Touch Bar Support:
  • Clean up your screen from toolbars, yet quickly access any annotation tool on the TouchBar. This is extremely useful in a full screen mode.
  • Split View Mode:
  • Open two PDF files side by side and simultaneously work with both. Use it to translate text, research papers, compare plans and finalize contracts.

New in PDF Expert 2.0.1 Build 261 (Sep 5, 2016)

  • PDF Expert now speaks 9 languages: English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, French, Chinese and Japanese.

New in PDF Expert 2.0.0 Build 254 (Aug 23, 2016)

  • New:
  • Edit text. Now you can make changes in a contract or fix typos of your name or a street address.
  • Edit images. PDF Expert allows you to add, delete, move and replace images in your PDF files.
  • Redact sensitive information. You can permanently delete or white out sensitive text and data in your documents.
  • Edit outlines. PDF Expert provides the best experience for creating outlines to easily navigate through the whole file.
  • Add links. Now linking any part of the text to a different page or a website is easy. Moreover, links can be added even to images.
  • Add passwords. Protect your PDFs with a password.

New in PDF Expert 1.4.2 Build 227 (May 19, 2016)

  • Introducing Readdle Transfer - Start working on a document on your Mac and seamlessly transfer it to your iPad or iPhone. Or vice versa. PDF Expert saves your time and makes file transfer fast and easy. Enjoy consistent experience across all your devices. Anywhere.
  • Readdle Transfer works only if you have PDF Expert on both Mac and iPhone/ iPad.

New in PDF Expert 1.4.1 Build 211 (Apr 4, 2016)

  • This update brings nifty improvements and cool features:
  • Introducing Split View so you can work with 2 different parts of the same file. Activate via "View" -> "Split View" or right click on a tab.
  • Selecting Highlight colors from the context menu is available now.
  • You can now create new PDF files pasting your Clipboard content. It is only available if clipboard contains PDF data.
  • Enjoy the new full screen experience.
  • More balanced colors in the Night mode to please your eyes.
  • Stronger. More stable. Better. Faster. More reliable.

New in PDF Expert 1.4.211 (Mar 10, 2016)

  • Introducing PDF Expert Handoff so you can experience file magic across devices. Start working on your iPhone or iPad and effortlessly pick up on your Mac where you left off.
  • Now you can select part of a document and Crop or Copy it.
  • PDF Expert will gently ask you whether it should save all changes when you close a document.
  • Design of the “Outlines” section was tweaked to be easier to use.
  • You can now choose whether to open a new document in a new window, or in a new tab.
  • There are also some improvements under the hood to improve the stability and the speed of the app.

New in PDF Expert 1.3.197 (Feb 1, 2016)

  • This is one of the biggest updates of PDF Expert for Mac to date! We are really excited about all the new features we’ve added for you:
  • The width of the side panels can now be adjusted.
  • Our new Day/Night/Sepia mode in the View menu will give you a much better quality of reading.
  • You now can save read-only PDFs (E.g., if you’ve opened a PDF from email, you can save the document with the annotations you made by using “Save As..” option).
  • Text selection and bulk annotation selection (rect selection tool) are improved.
  • Several pages can now be selected at once on the thumbnails panel.
  • Icons in the annotation toolbar were updated.

New in PDF Expert 1.2.173 (Jan 11, 2016)

  • You can now use images in JPG and PNG formats as signatures. Just click “Add signature” and select “Image” in the dialog.
  • Turn on thumbnails view on a left side panel to quickly browse and navigate your documents.
  • PDF Expert now remembers if the left side panel was opened or closed when you quit the app.
  • And as always there are some bugs fixed.

New in PDF Expert 1.1.3.161 (Dec 9, 2015)

  • This update brings some important bug fixes, as well as ability to participate in our Public Beta program:
  • Fixes an issue with displaying PDFs correctly;
  • Fixes an issue Copying/Pasting text from other apps;
  • Now you can participate in our Public Beta program if you want. Just select this setting in the Advanced section of Preferences to start getting Beta updates.

New in PDF Expert 1.1.2.150 (Dec 3, 2015)

  • Open the document on the same page you’ve left it:
  • Continue working with the same PDFs after you quit and relaunch the app! PDF Expert remembers on what page you’ve closed your document and will open it on the very same page.
  • Rename or save PDFs right from the Tab menu:
  • Do you want to save or rename a PDF? Now you can do it by tapping on its name right in the Tab.
  • Rotate pages without activating Page Management menu:
  • Page management menu provides you a number of great settings, such as Extract, Copy or Share pages. If you just want to rotate a page – tap “Edit” and select “Rotate” in drop-down menu.
  • Send flattened copies of PDFs by email:
  • We’ve received numerous inquiries from you about flattened copies. You ask – we deliver! Remember that rule? Now you can share your PDFs with protected annotations.
  • Use the new keyboard shortcuts:
  • To rotate pages simply press Cmd+L or Cmd+R. You can also highlight selected text using Cmd+Ctrl+H or set 100% page size by tapping Cmd+0.