Cisdem PDFMaster for Windows FAQs

What is the limitation of the trial version?

Cisdem PDFMaster for Windows offers a 7-day free trial. During the trial period, you can use the program's features to evaluate whether it meets your needs.

After the trial expires, you need to activate the software with a valid license to continue using the full version.

What versions of Windows does Cisdem PDFMaster support?

Cisdem PDFMaster for Windows supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

It is compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows systems.

How do I activate Cisdem PDFMaster for Windows?

After purchasing a license, launch Cisdem PDFMaster and click the Key icon or choose Enter License from the menu.

Enter your license code in the activation window 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.

Depending on the available version, AI tools may include features such as AI Summarize, AI Rewrite, AI Proofread, and AI Translate.

How do I edit a PDF?

Cisdem PDFMaster lets you edit text and other content directly in a PDF. You can add or modify text, insert and edit images, and adjust the appearance of PDF content.

To edit a PDF, open it in Cisdem PDFMaster and select the appropriate editing tool from the toolbar.

Can I annotate a PDF?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster provides various annotation tools, including highlights, underlines, strikethroughs, text boxes, notes, shapes, freehand drawings, and stamps.

You can use these tools to review, comment on, and mark up PDF documents.

Can I merge, split, or organize PDF pages?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster provides comprehensive PDF page management tools. You can merge and split PDFs, insert, extract, replace, rotate, rearrange, and delete pages.

You can also combine selected pages from multiple PDF files into a single document.

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

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

Can I convert scanned PDFs to editable documents?

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

When converting a scanned PDF, enable the Recognize Text option and select the appropriate language. The recognized text can then be converted into an editable format.

Does Cisdem PDFMaster support OCR?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster supports OCR for recognizing text in scanned PDFs and images.

OCR can make scanned documents searchable and allows their text to be extracted or converted into editable formats.

Can I compress a PDF?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster can reduce the file size of PDF documents while maintaining a suitable level of quality.

You can choose the appropriate compression settings based on whether you prioritize file size or document quality.

Can I password-protect or remove restrictions from a PDF?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster lets you protect PDFs with passwords and restrict actions such as opening, editing, copying, or printing.

You can also remove certain PDF permission restrictions when you have the required password. Please only remove protection from documents you are authorized to modify.

Can I fill out and sign PDF forms?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster supports filling out interactive PDF forms and adding information to non-interactive forms.

You can also add signatures by drawing a signature or inserting a signature image. Digital signatures with digital IDs are also supported.

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. Redaction is useful for removing confidential information such as names, addresses, account numbers, or other sensitive content before sharing a document.

Can I compare two PDF files?

Yes. Cisdem PDFMaster allows you to compare two PDF documents to identify differences.

You can compare PDFs side by side or use the overlay comparison mode, and choose whether to compare text, images, or both.

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

You can set Cisdem PDFMaster as the default PDF application in Windows.

Method 1:

1. Right-click any PDF file and choose Properties.

2. Click Change next to Opens with.

3. Select Cisdem PDFMaster.

4. Click OK.

Method 2:

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Default Apps, find the PDF file type, and select Cisdem PDFMaster as the default application.

2. If you need detailed instructions for a specific PDF feature, please see the Cisdem PDFMaster for Windows User Guide.

How to modify file's properties(metadata) in Cisdem PDFMaster?

1. Launch Cisdem PDFMaster and load the PDF file in it. Click ...> Properties, it will bring you to the properties window to show the file's descriptions.

2. Click on the options of Title, Subject, Keywords, or Author and modify them as you need.