The Free Alternative to Adobe Acrobat
Stop paying $240/year for Adobe Acrobat. KangEdit handles PDF editing, OCR, digital signatures, and encryption, completely free and with no account required.
Edit the text, fill the forms, move the pages around
Click any text in a PDF and change it, with real control over the font. Fill in the forms you already have. Merge a stack of PDFs into one, or split one into pieces. Trim down a file's size before you send it. Reorder, rotate, or drop pages, and add page numbers when you need them. None of it touches a server. Everything happens right in your browser.
Got a scan? Turn it into real, editable text
Free OCR reads scanned documents and photos and turns them into text you can actually edit and search. It runs on your own device, so nothing gets uploaded to a cloud somewhere, and it handles 15 languages.
Sign it, lock it down, redact what shouldn't be there
Drop a signature onto any PDF by drawing it, typing it, or uploading an image. Put a password on a file so it stays encrypted. Black out text you need gone, and it's genuinely removed from the page, not just hidden under a box. None of this sits behind a paywall.
An AI assistant that runs on your machine, not in the cloud
After a one-time download, the AI works completely offline. It can summarize a long document, clean up your grammar, translate a passage, or draft something new, and it does all of it without sending a word to a server. It's part of the app, at no cost.
Editing together, in real time (coming soon)
We're building peer-to-peer collaboration: open the same document with someone else, watch their cursor move, and see changes appear as they type, with no account needed to join. It isn't switched on in the beta yet, but it's on the way.
Install it, then use it with the Wi-Fi off
KangEdit installs like a regular app. Put it on your desktop or home screen and it keeps working with no internet connection. Your documents are there whether you're online or not.
Supported File Formats
PDF and image files including JPG, PNG, and WebP.
What we're still building
A few things are in progress and not live in the beta yet: real-time collaboration, a form builder for making your own fields, Bates numbering for legal work, watermarks, and stronger image compression. They'll show up here as they ship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KangEdit really free?
Yes. Completely free with no hidden costs, no premium tier, and no credit card required.
Do my files get uploaded to a server?
No. Everything processes locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
Do I need an account?
No. Open kangeditpdf.com and start editing immediately.
Is this a good Adobe Acrobat alternative?
Yes. KangEdit includes PDF text editing, OCR, text redaction, password encryption, digital signatures, merge, split, compress, and form filling, all free.
How do I merge PDF files for free?
Open KangEdit, drag and drop your PDF files, and use the Merge tool. Files are combined instantly in your browser.
Can I convert a scanned PDF to text?
Yes. Use the free OCR tool to convert scanned PDFs and images into editable, searchable text.
Does KangEdit work on mobile?
Yes. Works on phones and tablets and can be installed as an app.
How do I add a signature to a PDF?
Open your PDF, use the Signature tool to draw or type your signature, then place it on the document.
Does the AI work offline?
Yes. After a one-time download, the AI runs entirely on your device.