{"id":5114,"date":"2020-08-13T17:17:19","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T17:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/143.244.150.201\/?p=5114"},"modified":"2021-04-06T10:26:53","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T10:26:53","slug":"how-to-annotate-a-pdf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Annotate a PDF: Top 7 PDF Annotation Tools to Review and Collaborate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With PDF increasingly becoming the ultimate form of document sharing, it is not unusual for a person to wonder <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to annotate a PDF?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At one point or the other, you have wanted to make edits and annotations on your digital document, just like you do on a physical book &#8211; but in vain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As simple as making an edit to the document may sound, it is actually a pretty complicated feat for PDF files. But like every difficult thing in the world, this little problem comes with a solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>PDFs are the best, aren&#8217;t they? But ever tried collaborating with multiple people? We feel your pain!<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great content or designs always come to life after multiple iterations. However, collaborating on varied file types is not that easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter <\/span><b>annotation tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67c585acba259\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67c585acba259\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Why_and_When_Are_Annotations_in_a_PDF_File_Useful\" title=\"Why and When Are Annotations in a PDF File Useful?\">Why and When Are Annotations in a PDF File Useful?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Design_and_Artwork_annotation\" title=\"Design and Artwork annotation\">Design and Artwork annotation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Catalog_review_and_annotation\" title=\"Catalog review and annotation\">Catalog review and annotation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Magazine_review_and_annotation\" title=\"Magazine review and annotation\">Magazine review and annotation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Website_wireframe_annotation\" title=\"Website wireframe annotation\">Website wireframe annotation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Digital_Proposals_proofing\" title=\"Digital Proposals proofing\">Digital Proposals proofing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Print_file_annotation\" title=\"Print file annotation\">Print file annotation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Digital_Ad_proofing\" title=\"Digital Ad proofing\">Digital Ad proofing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#So_Why_Do_We_Need_To_Know_How_To_Annotate_A_PDF\" title=\"So Why Do We Need To Know How To Annotate A PDF?\">So Why Do We Need To Know How To Annotate A PDF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Needless_to_say_PDF_remains_beneficial_even_today_However_it_is_not_very_easy_to_edit_I_mean_if_you_are_looking_to_make_annotations_it_is_not_going_to_be_a_piece_of_cake_Although_you_will_most_of_the_time_be_inclined_to_let_go_of_the_matter_entirely_sometimes_you_just_cant_YOu_have_to_make_annotations_on_the_document_and_there_is_no_way_past_it\" title=\"Needless to say, PDF remains beneficial even today. However, it is not very easy to edit. I mean, if you are looking to make annotations, it is not going to be a piece of cake. Although you will most of the time be inclined to let go of the matter entirely, sometimes you just can\u2019t. YOu have to make annotations on the document, and there is no way past it.\u00a0\">Needless to say, PDF remains beneficial even today. However, it is not very easy to edit. I mean, if you are looking to make annotations, it is not going to be a piece of cake. Although you will most of the time be inclined to let go of the matter entirely, sometimes you just can\u2019t. YOu have to make annotations on the document, and there is no way past it.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#How_to_Annotate_a_PDF_Important_Features_of_PDF_Annotation_Software\" title=\"How to Annotate a PDF: Important Features of PDF Annotation Software\">How to Annotate a PDF: Important Features of PDF Annotation Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#1_GoVisually\" title=\"1. GoVisually\">1. GoVisually<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#2_Adobe_Acrobat_Reader\" title=\"2. Adobe Acrobat Reader\">2. Adobe Acrobat Reader<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#3_Foxit\" title=\"3. Foxit\">3. Foxit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#4_Notability\" title=\"4. Notability\">4. Notability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#5_iAnnotate_PDF\" title=\"5. iAnnotate PDF\">5. iAnnotate PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#6_Xodo\" title=\"6. Xodo\">6. Xodo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#7_PDFelement\" title=\"7. PDFelement\">7. PDFelement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Using_PDF_Annotation_Tools\" title=\"What Are the Benefits of Using PDF Annotation Tools?\">What Are the Benefits of Using PDF Annotation Tools?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Know_exactly_where_each_feedback_goes\" title=\"Know exactly where each feedback goes\">Know exactly where each feedback goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Keeping_track_of_changes\" title=\"Keeping track of changes\">Keeping track of changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Involve_different_stakeholders\" title=\"Involve different stakeholders\">Involve different stakeholders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Quicker_review_and_approval_process\" title=\"Quicker review and approval process\">Quicker review and approval process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/blog\/how-to-annotate-a-pdf\/#Key_Takeaway\" title=\"Key Takeaway\">Key Takeaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_and_When_Are_Annotations_in_a_PDF_File_Useful\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why and When Are Annotations in a PDF File Useful?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re here, you probably desperately need to know how to annotate your PDF file. And who can blame you? At first glance, it seems like a PDF file can really never be edited, which can be a frustrating thing to learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But before we get into all of that, let\u2019s get a little bit of perspective. The PDF format was a blessing bestowed upon us by Adobe back in the early 1990s. Its original purpose was to replace large document files since they can be very problematic when document sharing. Back then, it was even <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more challenging<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than it can be today since the computing power was minimal at best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So yes, PDF seemed like the perfect alternative to huge files that were not even portable. Moreover, PDFs were quite impactful since they were one of the first file formats to combine all the major graphic design elements in one document. That too, WHILE keeping the document size as small as possible. As a result, the people back then were completely blown away by this beautiful innovation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast-forward to now &#8211; PDFs don\u2019t seem that magical anymore. I mean, with all the new technological miracles we see every day, the fact that a file can do all that stuff is not very surprising.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet, PDF remains popular and is actually quite beloved for users. The reasons for this are vast and varied, but one of the most critical things PDF offers is portable. Regardless of what computer system you are using, you can use a PDF, keep it on your storage, and even share it around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Here are a few common scenarios where digital PDF annotation tools are utilized to their fullest capacity:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_and_Artwork_annotation\"><\/span>Design and Artwork annotation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Adobe CC is the one-stop solution for all creative work for most designers. Opt to export their designs in PDF to share for review. PDF files ensure high image quality while making them easily accessible across most devices.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catalog_review_and_annotation\"><\/span>Catalog review and annotation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Digital catalogs often contain many images and text. All put across multiple pages in a PDF. Annotation tools are a must if you need to make any sense from feedback.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magazine_review_and_annotation\"><\/span>Magazine review and annotation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Magazines, both digital and print, undergo several critical review stages and often deal with 100s of PDF pages. Imagine having to print, annotate, scan and send every single time! Online annotation tools will be a lifesaver.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Website_wireframe_annotation\"><\/span>Website wireframe annotation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Online review and marking tools help the marketing people to polish their emails and cut through the noise to communicate the right message and approvals on any design or content-related changes from key decision-makers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Proposals_proofing\"><\/span>Digital Proposals proofing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A proposal not communicated well can make or break a business. Teams typically use these tools to take approvals from senior-level stakeholders while aligning their designs with the business vision.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Print_file_annotation\"><\/span>Print file annotation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t waste pages for draft printouts, seriously! PDF annotation tool helps to consolidate the feedback from different members and clients and drive the print towards its final form.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Ad_proofing\"><\/span>Digital Ad proofing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Digital proofing tools help ad makers and marketing professionals review and work on minute details of their print and digital ads until they are sure about their campaigns&#8217; performance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_Why_Do_We_Need_To_Know_How_To_Annotate_A_PDF\"><\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So Why Do We Need To Know How To Annotate A PDF?<\/span><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Needless_to_say_PDF_remains_beneficial_even_today_However_it_is_not_very_easy_to_edit_I_mean_if_you_are_looking_to_make_annotations_it_is_not_going_to_be_a_piece_of_cake_Although_you_will_most_of_the_time_be_inclined_to_let_go_of_the_matter_entirely_sometimes_you_just_cant_YOu_have_to_make_annotations_on_the_document_and_there_is_no_way_past_it\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 16px;\">Needless to say, PDF remains beneficial even today. However, it is not very easy to edit. I mean, if you are looking to make annotations, it is not going to be a piece of cake. Although you will most of the time be inclined to let go of the matter entirely, sometimes you just can\u2019t. YOu have to make annotations on the document, and there is no way past it.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you want a contract signed by someone who lives in another city. While it will be easy for you to share the document with them, it would be hard to collect a signature. Yet, it is something that you can\u2019t ignore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, there may be times when you need to make specific edits to the document&#8217;s content. Maybe there is something that you want to add to make it more comprehensive for research, or perhaps you need to strikethrough a word or make it more concise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where annotation tools come in. An annotation software can help you quickly annotate your files without having to go through the hassle of trying to figure out a less competent solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Annotate_a_PDF_Important_Features_of_PDF_Annotation_Software\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Annotate a PDF: Important Features of PDF Annotation Software<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, how to pick the best software solution for PDF annotations?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The one thing that you must understand is that PDFs are fixed documents. What this essentially means is that they cannot be edited entirely. If you\u2019re planning to edit the WHOLE content of your PDF document, let me tell you straight up that it\u2019s not possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you can do instead is make annotations to your document. The annotations will make sure that your point of view, along with the original content, is visible to whoever has access to your PDF. In short, annotation is a cheat code that lets you make edits <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">without <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">making edits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing software, these are the things that you need to ensure that your annotation tool has:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A highlight section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strikethrough function.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy text function.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to add hand drawings and shapes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are some advanced tools out there that will offer you way more than this, these four features are absolute essentials when it comes to annotation software. If your software has these, rest assured that your annotation experience will be seamless, and you can actually make alterations to your PDF whenever and however you like.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the top 7 PDF annotation tools that we believe will make your life simpler than ever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_GoVisually\"><\/span><b>1. <a href=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/\">GoVisually<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4848\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4848\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4848\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GoVisuallyScreenshot-1024x557-1.jpg\" alt=\"Place comments directly over designs with various annotation tools.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GoVisuallyScreenshot-1024x557-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GoVisuallyScreenshot-1024x557-1-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/GoVisuallyScreenshot-1024x557-1-768x418.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Place comments directly over designs with various annotation tools.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thoughtfully designed for freelancers, marketers, and agencies, <a href=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GoVisually<\/a> is the ultimate online proofing software that makes it extremely easy to review and approve creative designs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The glowing reviews on different platforms speak volumes about the capabilities of this tool:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review designs without any registration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annotate and comment on your design documents, irrespective of any format &#8211; JPeGs, PNGs, and PDFs. PDFs work great!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work on the go with its powerful mobile-friendly user interface.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integrate your design documents with Slack and Zapier (coming soon) to help keep your friends and team members in the loop.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Adobe_Acrobat_Reader\"><\/span><b>2. Adobe Acrobat Reader<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5116\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Adobe-Support-Use-annotation-and-drawing-markup-tools-to-add-comments-in-PDFs.png\" alt=\"Adobe Support Use annotation and drawing markup tools to add comments in PDFs\" width=\"1003\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Adobe-Support-Use-annotation-and-drawing-markup-tools-to-add-comments-in-PDFs.png 1003w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Adobe-Support-Use-annotation-and-drawing-markup-tools-to-add-comments-in-PDFs-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Adobe-Support-Use-annotation-and-drawing-markup-tools-to-add-comments-in-PDFs-768x371.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have used the latest version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adobe Acrobat Reader<\/a>, you already know that this tool is equipped with very prominent features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a look at what makes it so promising:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for its speed and simple functionalities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It comes with a search option and an amazing zooming function that makes your experience working on small devices painless.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert comments on PDFs with the help of sticky notes or drawing tools and markup and highlight text.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Foxit\"><\/span><b>3. Foxit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5117\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Foxit.png\" alt=\"Foxit for PDF annotation\" width=\"1132\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Foxit.png 1132w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Foxit-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Foxit-1024x618.png 1024w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Foxit-768x463.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1132px) 100vw, 1132px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxitsoftware.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Foxit<\/a> is another in-demand and free PDF editor that is highly valued by designers and creators alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This software claims to have some really prominent features:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has a simple interface that is convenient and easy to use.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipped with a host of annotation tools &#8211; typewriter, pen, notes highlighter, and so on.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print your annotations and share them via social media.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Notability\"><\/span><b>4. Notability<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5119\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/notability-screenshot.png\" alt=\"notability nofr pdf annotation\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/notability-screenshot.png 870w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/notability-screenshot-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/notability-screenshot-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFall in love with note-taking\u201d claim really catches your eyes when you visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gingerlabs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notability<\/a> interface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best features of this tool are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take advantage of its sketching and note-taking tools to capture every minute detail.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share all the details with your co-workers or study mates through email, Airdrop, Dropbox, and Google Drive.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_iAnnotate_PDF\"><\/span><b>5. iAnnotate PDF<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5118\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iAnnotate-PDF.jpeg\" alt=\"iAnnotate \" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iAnnotate-PDF.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iAnnotate-PDF-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boasting a customer base of more than a million, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.branchfire.com\/iannotate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iAnnotate PDF<\/a> is the ultimate choice when it comes to reading, annotating, and sharing PDFs across multiple devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes this tool worth a try:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay productive by offering a powerful interface.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers a host of annotation features &#8211; typewriter, pen, highlighter, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elaborate on your annotations with pop-up comments.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize your toolbar to match your workflow.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Xodo\"><\/span><b>6. Xodo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5121\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Xodo.jpg\" alt=\"Marking with Xodo\" width=\"1399\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Xodo.jpg 1399w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Xodo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Xodo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Xodo-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1399px) 100vw, 1399px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the highest-rated Playstore, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xodo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Xodo<\/a> is a perfect <\/span><b>PDF annotation tool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you are looking for a hassle-free solution packaged within a beautiful design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides having a ton of annotation features, here\u2019s why you will find this tool totally worth your time:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers a beautiful user experience with its attractive user interface.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborate with your friends or teams online with its unique feature called Xodo Connect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access your up-to-date documents anytime with its sync feature.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital form filling and electronic signatures.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_PDFelement\"><\/span><b>7. PDFelement<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5120\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PDFelement-Pro-for-Windows-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"PDFelement for annotation\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PDFelement-Pro-for-Windows-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PDFelement-Pro-for-Windows-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PDFelement-Pro-for-Windows-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PDFelement-Pro-for-Windows-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PDFelement-Pro-for-Windows-1536x1007.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/PDFelement-Pro-for-Windows-2048x1343.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least in the list is <a href=\"https:\/\/pdf.wondershare.net\/ad\/pdf-editor\/brand.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwjbCDBhAwEiwAiudBy6hZfJ0neR8vWcc7hhC_TtfnwlDoSK-21dsUoWM4XVQxw5VVVO_2rRoC_3cQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PDFelement<\/a>. It offers three different solutions as per your business needs &#8211; PDFelement Standard, PDFelement Pro, and PDFelement Business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The many benefits of <\/span><b>PDFelement <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free of cost and does not involve any in-app purchases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is simple to use and does not come with a steep learning curve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store and access your files from the cloud.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It offers a wide variety of annotation tools to choose from, including highlighter, pencil, shapes, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of these PDF annotation tools did you choose for your project? Let us know about your experiences in the comment section below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Using_PDF_Annotation_Tools\"><\/span><span id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Using_Proofing_Tools_for_Digital_Projects\" class=\"ez-toc-section\">What Are the Benefits of Using PDF Annotation Tools?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a closer look at why you should use PDF Annotation Tools for reviewing documents.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_exactly_where_each_feedback_goes\"><\/span>Know exactly where each feedback goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>PDF docs are no single element of design, and email feedback on what to change can easily confuse the designer unless there is a <strong>proper annotation on where exactly the changes are required<\/strong>. PDF annotation tools, as the name suggests, are built to solve this collaboration crisis.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2068 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1_C-1-1024x687.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1_C-1-1024x687.png 1024w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1_C-1-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1_C-1-768x515.png 768w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1_C-1-1536x1030.png 1536w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/1_C-1.png 2004w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping_track_of_changes\"><\/span>Keeping track of changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Digital projects undergo multiple iterations. If your team gets lost and struggles to find the latest version of a project, you can waste a lot of time. So PDF annotation tools can help you <strong>keep the team focused on the latest version<\/strong>\u00a0of your project.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2075\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2075\" style=\"width: 1336px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2075 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4_B.png\" alt=\"Manage all your design revisions in one clutter-free space\" width=\"1336\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4_B.png 1336w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4_B-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4_B-1024x687.png 1024w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/4_B-768x515.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1336px) 100vw, 1336px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2075\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tracking changes in <a href=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\"> GoVisually <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Involve_different_stakeholders\"><\/span>Involve different stakeholders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Several reviewers must provide their feedback and approval on digital projects, be it various members of your team, senior managers, or clients. However, this aspect of a project can be challenging, given the fact that team members can add comments via a range of channels that create chaos. Therefore, PDF annotation tools <strong>eliminate the risk of confusion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 800px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-5114-1\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" loop=\"1\" autoplay=\"1\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/prod2.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/prod2.mp4\">http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/prod2.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quicker_review_and_approval_process\"><\/span>Quicker review and approval process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The review and approval process can often take far too long. Getting stuck with email back and forths and with various design process stages,\u00a0 PDF reviews could end up taking weeks. Therefore, PDF annotation tools streamline this process,<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>which makes them faster<strong>\u00a0and more effective<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5053\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5053\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5053 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Website_illustrations_V3_Step5.png\" alt=\"GoVisually Approval\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Website_illustrations_V3_Step5.png 512w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Website_illustrations_V3_Step5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Website_illustrations_V3_Step5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Website_illustrations_V3_Step5-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Website_illustrations_V3_Step5-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/govisually.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Website_illustrations_V3_Step5-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5053\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Approvals in <a href=\"http:\/\/govisually.com\"> GoVisually<\/a> are just a button away.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaway\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Takeaway<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honestly, PDFs make our lives easier every single day. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> living in a pre-PDF era where sending large files back and forth was the only real people knew. 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