Rapid conversion of Office files to PDF
Nitro Pro makes turning Word documents, Excel workbooks, and PowerPoint presentations into professional-looking PDFs quick and simple. The app opens with a familiar ribbon toolbar where commands for creating, editing, reviewing, and exporting PDFs are grouped at the top. To convert a file, open it in Nitro Pro, select the Convert option, and the program generates a high-fidelity PDF that preserves original layout, fonts, and formatting.
Editing content and automatic layout adjustments
Making changes to an existing PDF is straightforward. Click on a text block to edit, type your updates, and images and other elements will automatically shift to accommodate the new content. This eliminates the need for tedious copy/paste and manual reformatting.
Feedback, annotations, and collaborative review
When you need input from others, Nitro Pro includes a suite of markup tools:
- Draw shapes, add highlights, or insert sticky notes directly on the page.
- Invite colleagues to leave comments; edits and annotations sync live and show the contributor’s name.
These features make it easy to consolidate feedback and keep version history visible.
Electronic signatures without printing
Nitro Pro includes an integrated e-signature capability so you can apply legally binding signatures digitally. Draw your signature or upload an image of it, place it where required, and send the document—no printing, signing, or rescanning necessary.
Security controls and permanent redaction
Protect confidential content with options to secure your files:
- Apply password protection to block unauthorized access.
- Restrict actions such as printing or editing by setting permissions.
- Permanently remove sensitive text or images using the redaction tool so they cannot be recovered.
OCR for scanned documents (note on performance)
Built-in optical character recognition (OCR) turns image-based PDFs from scanned paperwork into searchable, editable documents. Be aware that OCR operations can be demanding on system resources and may take longer on large or complex batches.
Improve document workflows and cloud connectivity
Nitro Pro streamlines end-to-end PDF workflows for students, professionals, and teams. From conversion and editing to securing and signing, the application handles common document tasks efficiently. Integration with cloud storage and real-time collaboration tools further speeds up review cycles and helps keep document work organized and reliable.
Technical
- Windows
- Free