Cisdem PDFMaster for Mac FAQs

What is the limitation of the trial version?

Cisdem PDFMaster for Mac offers a 7-day free trial. During the trial period, you can access all features of the program. After the trial expires, you need to activate the software with a valid license to continue using its full features.

Does Cisdem PDFMaster support Intel and Apple Silicon Macs?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster supports both Intel-based Macs and Apple Silicon Macs.

How do I activate Cisdem PDFMaster for Mac?

After purchasing a license, launch Cisdem PDFMaster and choose Cisdem PDFMaster > Enter License from the top menu bar. You can also click the Key icon or Upgrade > Enter License, then enter your license code and click Activate.

Can I use the AI tools after purchasing a PDFMaster license?

A PDFMaster license gives you access to the standard PDFMaster features. AI tools require separate AI credits.

After purchasing AI credits, you can activate the AI tools with your AI license code. Available AI features include tools such as AI Summarize, AI Rewrite, AI Proofread, AI Translate, and AI DeepThink.

How do I set Cisdem PDFMaster as the default PDF viewer on Mac?

Open Cisdem PDFMaster.

Choose Cisdem PDFMaster > Preferences > General.

Enable Set Cisdem PDFMaster as the default PDF viewer.

You can then double-click a PDF file to open it with Cisdem PDFMaster.

Can I edit text in a PDF?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster lets you edit existing text directly in a PDF. You can also add new text and adjust properties such as font, size, color, and alignment.

Can I annotate a PDF?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster provides various annotation tools, including:

Highlight, Underline, Strikethrough, Squiggly line, Text box, Notes, Freehand drawing, Shapes, Stamps, Signatures, Measurement tools.

Can I add a hyperlink to a PDF?

Yes. You can add links that point to a webpage, a specific page in the PDF, or an email address.

Open the PDF in Cisdem PDFMaster.

Go to Edit and select the Link tool

Drag over the area where you want to add the hyperlink.

Select Hyperlink in the right sidebar.

Enter the URL you want the link to open.

You can use hyperlinks to direct readers to websites or other destinations.

How do I create a flattened PDF?

You can create a flattened copy of a PDF in either of these ways:

Choose File > Save as Flattened PDF from the top menu bar.

Click Share on the main toolbar and choose Flattened Copy.

A flattened PDF combines editable elements such as annotations into the document's fixed appearance.

Can I export PDF annotations?

Yes. You can export annotations from a PDF.

1. Open the PDF's thumbnail panel.

2. Choose Annotation.

3. Click the three dot icon and choose Export Annotations.

Annotations can be exported in PDF, TXT, RTF, RTFD, or FDF formats.

Cisdem PDFMaster supports exporting annotations in PDF, TXT, RTF, RTFD, and FDF formats.

Can I merge, split, or organize PDF pages?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster lets you merge and split PDFs, as well as insert, extract, replace, rotate, rearrange, and delete pages.

Can I convert PDF to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster can convert PDFs to editable formats including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It also supports converting PDFs to other formats such as TXT, HTML, Markdown, JSON, RTF, and image formats.

Can I convert a scanned PDF to an editable document?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to recognize text in scanned PDFs.

When converting a scanned PDF, enable OCR Recognition and select the appropriate language. You can then convert the recognized content to an editable format.

Does Cisdem PDFMaster support OCR?

Yes. OCR can recognize text from scanned PDFs and images. You can use OCR to convert scanned documents into editable PDFs or extract their text.

Does Cisdem PDFMaster support batch processing?

Yes. You can batch process multiple PDFs for tasks such as conversion, OCR, compression, security, watermarking, backgrounds, headers and footers, and Bates numbering.

Can I password-protect a PDF?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster allows you to set passwords to protect PDF files and restrict actions such as opening, editing, copying, or printing.

Can I redact sensitive information in a PDF?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster provides a Redact tool for permanently removing sensitive information from PDF documents.

You can customize the appearance of the redaction before applying it.

Can I fill out PDF forms?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster supports both interactive and non-interactive PDF forms.

For interactive forms, you can enter information directly into the existing form fields. For non-interactive forms, you can use the available form tools to add text, checkboxes, radio buttons, and other fields.

Can I create a fillable PDF form?

Yes. You can create interactive PDF forms by adding fields such as text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, list boxes, and combo boxes.

Can I sign a PDF?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster supports adding signatures to PDFs. You can type, draw, or insert a signature image. It also supports digital signatures with digital IDs.

Can I compress a PDF?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster can reduce PDF file size using different compression options. You can choose the appropriate compression level based on your needs.

Can I compare two PDF files?

Yes. You can compare two PDFs side by side or by overlaying them. You can also choose whether to compare text, images, or both.

Can I edit PDF metadata?

Yes.

1. Open the PDF in Cisdem PDFMaster.

2. Choose File > File Information from the top menu bar.

3. Edit the Title, Subject, Keywords, or Author fields as needed.