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Best Save PDF Apps

229+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good save pdf apps. We benchmark 229+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Save PDF

PDF it All Document Converter#1

PDF it All Document Converter by DIGISET LLC

Compress PDF Photos,Files,Word
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(7.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to compress, convert, edit, merge, split, sign, and protect PDF files. All operations are performed locally on the device for enhanced security.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
  • 💡 Versatile and feature-rich
  • 🥰 Loyal and reliable companion

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 💰 Subscription model not well-received
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor#2

Acrobat Reader: PDF Editor by Adobe Inc.

Documents Editor & Converter
Strong Contender
💼 Business
4.7😞(628K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#2in Business
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This app is a powerful PDF tool for viewing, editing, annotating, and signing documents. It offers AI-powered features for summarizing and interacting with PDFs, along with robust conversion and security options. Collaborate on files and access your documents from anywhere.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure document storage
  • 👍 Convenient for reading and annotating PDFs
  • 👍 Useful for students and professionals

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔒 Overly intrusive login requirements
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
PDF Converter - Word to PDF#3

PDF Converter - Word to PDF by Minimodev Technologies LTD

Photo to PDF maker & Scan doc
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😞(32K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#35in Productivity
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Easily convert documents to and from PDF format in just three steps. Create PDFs from images, share converted files, and manage your conversion history. Supports a wide range of input and output file types.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient conversion
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Useful for converting documents

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription-based model
  • 🔒 Lack of transparency around pricing
  • 🐛 Conversion issues with some file types

More Save PDF apps to explore

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CamScanner - PDF Scanner App
CamScanner - PDF Scanner App
CamScanner - PDF Scanner App
Сканер текста,фото,файлов PDF
Free

Transform your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Instantly scan, edit, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, and TXT. Features include OCR, e-signatures, and secure file management.

Mobile document scanningText recognition (OCR)PDF conversion
📊 Productivity
(1.8M)
free with in-app purchases
5
Adobe Scan: PDF & OCR Scanner
Adobe Scan: PDF & OCR Scanner
Adobe Scan: PDF & OCR Scanner
Mobile Docs & Photo Converter
Free

Transform your mobile device into a powerful document scanner. Easily convert paper documents, receipts, and IDs into professional-looking PDFs or JPEGs. Enhance scans with automatic straightening, stain removal, and editable text conversion.

High-speed bulk scanningConvert paper to PDF/JPEGAutomatic straightening
💼 Business
(1.6M)
free with in-app purchases
6
Documents Reader+files browser
Documents Reader+files browser
Documents Reader+files browser
Downloads&edit docs by Datacom
Free

This app allows you to download, manage, and edit various document and image file types directly on your iPhone or iPad. It includes a web browser for downloading, a file manager for organization, and advanced editors for PDFs, images, and office documents. Files can be easily shared across multiple cloud services and devices.

Download DOC, PDF, XLS, TXT, IMG filesManage files: rename, move, Zip/UnZipAdvanced PDF editor
📊 Productivity
(26)
free with in-app purchases
7
PDF Converter - PDF Editor・
PDF Converter - PDF Editor・
PDF Converter - PDF Editor・
Scan, Convert to PDF Photo
Free

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing, editing, and converting PDF files. It allows users to merge, split, compress, and annotate documents, as well as fill forms and add digital signatures. Convert various file types to PDF and vice versa with ease.

Merge, split, compress, rotate, unlock, watermark PDFsEdit PDFs with text, shapes, comments, highlightsAnnotate documents with drawing, text boxes, sticky notes
💼 Business
(5.8K)
subscription
8
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
PDF Expert: Editor & Converter
Edit, Sign, Convert Documents
Free

This app allows you to edit, annotate, fill out forms, and convert PDF documents. It offers AI-powered summarization and analysis, along with tools to merge, sign, and protect your files. Work seamlessly across Apple devices with a user-friendly interface.

Edit PDF text and imagesAnnotate and highlight PDFsFill out PDF forms
📊 Productivity
(215K)
free with in-app purchases
9
iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan
iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan
iLovePDF - PDF Editor & Scan
For Work, Study & E-Signing
Free

Edit, convert, annotate, and sign PDF documents on the go. This app offers tools to scan, merge, split, compress, and protect your files, enhancing productivity for work and study.

Scan documents to PDFConvert JPG/Office to PDFEdit and annotate PDFs
📊 Productivity
(50K)
freemium
10
Word to PDF Converter - Reader
Word to PDF Converter - Reader
Word to PDF Converter - Reader
Convert PDF to Word,JPG to PDF
Free

Easily transform, edit, merge, and split your documents. Convert between PDF, Word, and JPG formats, with options to secure your files with passwords and watermarks. Access files from cloud storage or your device.

Convert PDF to WordConvert PDF to JPGConvert JPG to PDF
📊 Productivity
(384)
free with in-app purchases
11
PDFMaker: JPG to PDF converter
PDFMaker: JPG to PDF converter
PDFMaker: JPG to PDF converter
Document scanner & PDF creator
Free

Easily create and manage PDF documents from your mobile device. Scan images, merge files, extract text with OCR, and protect your documents with passwords. All processing is done offline for enhanced privacy.

Scan images to PDFMerge and split PDF filesReorder and rotate pages
📊 Productivity
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
12
PDF Converter - Reader for PDF
PDF Converter - Reader for PDF
PDF Converter - Reader for PDF
PDF Scanner, Editor, Creator
Free

Easily find, create, convert, and edit PDF documents. Search for PDFs online, convert various file types to PDF, and download multiple files simultaneously. Annotate and highlight text within your documents.

Search PDFs onlineCreate PDFs from websitesConvert documents to PDF
🔧 Utilities
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Web to PDF Converter & Reader
Web to PDF Converter & Reader
Web to PDF Converter & Reader
Convert & read webpage to PDF
Free

Easily convert any website into a PDF document with a built-in browser and clutter remover for clean offline reading. Save, organize, and share your PDFs via email or cloud services. Includes a PDF viewer and supports embedded links.

Convert websites to PDFClutter remover for clean PDFsPreserves clickable links
🔧 Utilities
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
14
pdf-notes for iPad (ads)
pdf-notes for iPad (ads)
pdf-notes for iPad (ads)
fast page turning pdf viewer
Free

Manage and annotate PDF files on your iPad with fast page turning and intuitive finger-writing. Easily import PDFs, organize them into bookshelves, and export annotated versions via email. Features include zoom, cropping, and multiple pen options.

Fast page turning and scanningIntuitive finger-writing and annotationEasy PDF import via Dropbox, Email, iTunes
📊 Productivity
(22)
free with in-app purchases
15
PDF Converter : Word to PDF
PDF Converter : Word to PDF
PDF Converter : Word to PDF
by Plexasys Solutions Private Limited
Free

Easily convert images, documents, and PPT files to high-quality PDFs. Draw and convert images, merge files, and add custom watermarks. Enjoy fast, battery-friendly conversions with no limits or added watermarks.

Convert images to PDFConvert documents to PDFConvert PPT to PDF
💼 Business
(2K)
ad-supported
16
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®
PDF Editor ,PDF Book Reader ®
PDF App,PDF Scanner, Converter
Free

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents. It allows users to read, edit, annotate, convert, and scan PDFs with an intuitive interface. Features include form filling, digital signatures, page management, and robust sharing options across Apple devices.

Read and edit PDFsAnnotate and markup documentsFill forms and add digital signatures
🔧 Utilities
(22K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Felor PDF Maker-Save&View
Felor PDF Maker-Save&View
Felor PDF Maker-Save&View
by HONGKONG HYCONVEY CO. ,LIMITED
Free

Easily create high-quality PDFs from text and images. Offers templates for business cards and logs, with a history feature to manage your documents. Perfect for personal and study use.

Text to PDF conversionImage to PDF conversionBusiness card templates
💼 Business
(62)
free with in-app purchases
18
Document Scanner: Save as PDF
Document Scanner: Save as PDF
Document Scanner: Save as PDF
PDF Maker & Doc Scanner App
Free

Transform your mobile device into a portable scanner. Easily capture documents, photos, or receipts, then edit, enhance, and save them as PDFs, JPEGs, or ZIP files. Organize and back up your scans to the cloud for convenient access and sharing.

Scan documents with camera or galleryEdit, crop, and enhance scanned imagesSave as PDF, JPEG, or ZIP
📊 Productivity
(17)
free with in-app purchases
19
PDF Gear - PDF Editor & Reader
PDF Gear - PDF Editor & Reader
PDF Gear - PDF Editor & Reader
PDF Converter for acrobat PDF
Free

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for managing PDF documents on mobile devices. Users can easily view, annotate, edit pages, fill out forms, and digitally sign documents. It provides a free and unlimited experience for all its powerful PDF manipulation features.

View and print PDFsAnnotate with highlights, text, and drawingsOrganize pages (add, delete, rotate, extract)
💼 Business
(7.6K)
free
20
PDFelement: PDF Editor, Viewer
PDFelement: PDF Editor, Viewer
PDFelement: PDF Editor, Viewer
Edit,read,sign,annotate pdf
Free

This application offers comprehensive PDF management, including advanced editing, AI-powered summarization and translation, and efficient scanning with OCR. It helps organize, convert, and secure documents for work, study, and personal use.

AI Chat with PDFScan and OCRPDF to Office Conversion
📊 Productivity
(7.5K)
free with in-app purchases