I built an 11MB offline PDF editor because mobile Acrobat is 500MB
Edit, compare, redact, OCR, compress and convert PDFs to Word or Excel on your device. RevPDF is free on Windows, macOS and Linux.
I built an 11MB offline PDF editor because mobile Acrobat is 500MB launched on January 15, 2026 with 11 votes, #956 of 14,584 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches.
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RevPDF is an offline PDF editor designed as a lightweight alternative to mobile Acrobat. At 11MB, it offers core PDF editing functionality without requiring the 500MB footprint of larger applications. The tool is built for users who need to edit PDFs on mobile devices but prefer a smaller download size and faster installation. It works entirely offline, making it accessible without internet connectivity.
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RevPDF is a ~13MB native PDF editor for desktop and mobile. Edit text, images, signatures, forms—all offline with butter-smooth performance. Smart font matching, RTL support, no signup required. Free on desktop, freemium on mobile. Zero bloat, maximum privacy.
Change text, organise pages, sign, redact, OCR, compress and convert without uploading your documents. 01 / Workspace Desktop + mobile 100,000+ downloads 4.6 stars from 400+ Google Play reviews Supported platforms 02 The core of RevPDF One focused desktop app for editing a document from start to finish. Change existing text and images. Annotate, fill forms and sign. Compare document versions and permanently redact sensitive content. Start with a focused set of tools, then revise content, compare versions, build repeatable flows and save the result on your device. Editing, OCR, redaction, conversion and compression happen on your device. RevPDF does not automatically upload your files, scans…from revpdf.com
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