PDF Reader Pro 6.5.0 on Mac

PDF Reader Pro 6.0.0 is a PDF editor and viewer for Mac that runs on macOS 11 and later, on both Apple Silicon and Intel machines. It is the kind of tool you keep around for the days when a PDF needs more than a quick look: annotating, converting, signing, and form filling are all in one place.

Here is what the current version brings and what stayed the same:

• Export PDF content to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, RTF, HTML, text, images, and CSV — handy when you need the text out of a stubborn file.
• Text recognition for scanned documents, so you can search and edit text that was just an image.
• Presentation mode, which turns a PDF into a slideshow without leaving the app.
• Digital signing and form filling, both built in and straightforward to use.
• Dropbox sync, for keeping your PDFs in step across devices.
• Insert pages from another PDF file, useful when assembling reports or merging chapters.

Nothing radical changed in this release — version 6.0.0 feels like a polished continuation rather than a rewrite. The interface languages still cover a wide range, from English and Spanish to Japanese and Dutch, which keeps it approachable for many users.

One afternoon working with a PDF

A colleague sends a scanned contract — three pages, no selectable text. I open it in PDF Reader Pro, run the text recognition from the toolbar, and within seconds the whole document is searchable. That is the kind of moment that makes the feature feel essential rather than extra.

I need to pull a table out for a report. Instead of retyping, I export the page to Excel. The conversion lands in a new workbook with the layout mostly intact — a few column widths need adjusting, but the data is there. For the rest of the document, I export the text sections to Word so I can edit the phrasing without touching the original PDF.

Later, I merge two PDFs: the scanned contract and a digital signature page I prepared earlier. I open the first file, choose the merge option, and add the second file. The app inserts the pages exactly where I want them. Then I split the original contract into individual pages and save each one separately for filing. The whole process takes a few minutes.

Before sending the final version back, I add a few annotations — a highlight on the key clause, a sticky note asking for clarification on one line. The annotation tools are in the side panel, and they respond quickly. No lag, no fumbling for the right option.

I finish by filling in a form field and applying a digital signature. The eSign workflow from version 5.3.0 is still here in 6.0.0, and it handles signature fields and online signing without extra steps. The signed PDF goes to Dropbox directly from the app, and I know the other person will see it as intended.

Getting started: what to do first

After you install PDF Reader Pro, open a test document — something with a mix of text, images, and a form if you have one. Try the text recognition on a scanned page to see how it handles your usual material. The quality depends on the source, but for clean scans it works well.

Set up Dropbox sync early if you work across multiple Macs. The sync is straightforward: link your account in the preferences, and the app keeps your recent files in step. No manual uploads, no confusion about which version is current.

Spend a few minutes with the export options. Convert a page to Word and another to Excel so you know what to expect. The results are not perfect for complex layouts, but they save a lot of retyping. If you work with images often, try the image export too — it preserves resolution better than a screenshot.

Explore the presentation mode with a PDF that has clear headings. It turns the document into a full-screen slideshow, which is useful for meetings or reviewing drafts without distraction. The navigation is simple: arrow keys to move forward and back.

Bookmarks for long reports

Some features do not announce themselves, but they make daily use smoother.

• Bookmarks — you can add bookmarks to any page and name them. Useful for long reports where you return to the same section repeatedly. The bookmark panel stays open alongside the document.
• Insert pages from another PDF — this is not just about merging entire files. You can pick specific pages from a second PDF and insert them at the current position. It is faster than dragging pages between documents.
• Text-to-speech — select a passage and let the app read it aloud. The voice is system-dependent, but it works for proofreading or when your eyes need a break.
• Interface languages — if English is not your first language, switch to German, Spanish, French, or any of the other available languages. The whole interface updates instantly, no restart needed.

These are the kind of details that do not sell the app on their own, but once you use them, you miss them in other PDF tools.

• macOS 11 or later
• Apple Silicon or Intel 64-bit

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