Sumatra PDF Portable is a free software which enables you to read PDF files, no matter whether you are on a Mac or a PC. Because this is purely a PDF application, installing it on a PC is of no cost. As a result, it will work with all versions of the major operating systems including Windows, Linux and Apple Mac. To use the software on a Mac, you need to download both the free and paid versions. Once downloaded, the software can be installed on to your machine and you can begin reading, writing and editing documents in PDF format.
The features that distinguish Sumatra PDF from other PDF readers are its built-in editing tools and the large size of the text pages. Once the software starts working, it automatically identifies all the places where you have modified documents in the PDF file and displays them for you, so that you can go back to them to change them accordingly. It also includes an extensive library of special characters, which enables you to include formulas and other symbols in your documents. Sumatra PDF Portable also features a password protection facility, which protects confidential material. If you have a printer, you can print PDF files out using the application on a PC, as well as providing you with an option of printing the files directly from your digital camera.
Sumatra PDF Portable is one of the most popular free PDF reading applications. It's easy to download, easy to install and supports all major operating systems. It's available for free from the Adobe website and can be downloaded straight from there. For even more free information on Sumatra PDF Portable and other open source programs, why not subscribe to the free newsletter from Adobe? It will keep you up to date on all the latest developments and let you know which products are going to be released soon.
