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In just the last year, the outburst of large language model (LLM)-based generative AI has caused a lot of hype as being one of the most transformative technological events in modern history since the Internet.

When it comes to selecting a PDF solution, the options and functionalities are diverse, and the range of alternative PDF tools offered is vast. To navigate the wide range of options, it’s crucial to consider key factors that align with your specific requirements. Watch the webinar on demand to learn why FineReader PDF is a robust alternative to Adobe® Acrobat®.

ABBYY FineReader PDF is proud to announce its multiple award-winning streaks in 2022 by GetApp, a free online service that helps organizations find the right software. It gives us great pleasure to be recognized as a top-tier choice in multiple categories in GetApp’s PDF Software Category Leaders 2022 ranking!

While the primary function of ABBYY FineReader PDF for Mac is to convert PDFs, document images, and scans, and unlock the content within them into editable formats, ABBYY continues to enrich the software with functions that facilitate non-conversion document-related tasks, too.  There have been a few updates since last July and the most recent one, Release 5, is now available, as of the beginning of February 2023.

The new Release 3 of ABBYY FineReader PDF for Windows is relevant for almost every user as this update has something new that makes working with documents easier, faster, more efficient, more comfortable, and ultimately more satisfying. Release 3 of FineReader PDF features updates in each of the four core parts of FineReader PDF: PDF Editor, OCR Editor, Compare Documents, and Hot Folder*. Read further to learn the details – off we go!

The global PDF software market continues to grow at a rapid pace, from about 2.2 billion USD in 2021 to 3.5 billion USD expected by 2026. PDF mindshare is constantly growing—and PDF has even overtaken popular items such as iPhone in Google trends in 2022.i.

ABBYY FineReader PDF for Mac is a software that converts PDFs, document images, and scans, with expanded PDF support. It was initially released in April 2021. Recently, it has gotten a significant update, the Release 2 and 3, which further evolves the software: it provides essential tools for manually correcting scanned and photographed documents, improves stability of functioning, and ensures the support of the newest Mac operating system.

We're proud to announce ABBYY FineReader PDF was named to G2's 2022 Best Software, placing #2 on the Office Product list, ahead of Microsoft Outlook and Foxit PDF Editor. The G2 annual Best Office Product listing ranks the top 50 winners based on authentic, timely reviews from real users.

While we look forward to the end of 2021, it also seems fitting to reflect on some memorable moments over the past year, including the most important PDF-related events, trends, notable statistics, and useful feature updates to ABBYY FineReader PDF. Organizations and employees have observed several COVID-fueled challenges over the past year.

The computer center of a university was looking for a suitable PDF software to replace Adobe Acrobat for all members who work with documents. They found the solution, ABBYY FineReader PDF 15, and acquired a campus license.

We are proud to present Release 9 of FineReader PDF 15, which introduces the new feature of integration with Microsoft® Office. By using it, you can conveniently create PDFs from documents in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, and from emails or attachments in Outlook. You can easily open PDFs and scanned documents for further editing, or compare a document you’re working on with its PDF or scanned copy in Word.

Education tends to include a lot of books, learning materials, and other documents—be it in paper or digital format. For students with special needs that need accessibility assistance, FineReader PDF is an excellent tool. There are many benefits of using ABBYY FineReader PDF 15 for accessibility.