NitroPDF Reader 2 Destroys Adobe With Speed, PDF Signing and More (Free)

PDF files are a part of life for pretty much anyone who uses a computer. The majority of computers are running a PDF reader from Adobe that handles the basics, but you don’t need to settle for the basics. NitroPDF Reader 2 is a supercharged PDF reader that drops the BS and delivers a streamlined PDF reader that will even let you sign documents — all for free.

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We’ve been trying out the new NitroPDF Reader 2 software for the past few weeks and have been impressed with the speed and versatility of NitroPDF. Given all that NitroPDF Reader 2 can do, we’re surprised it’s available for free. Even if you don’t deal with PDF files on a daily basis you should switch from Adobe Reader to NitroPDF Reader 2.

NitroPDF Reader 2 is packed with features you won’t find in your standard Adobe Reader software. Here are some of our favorite NitroPDF Reader 2 features.

Sign PDF files with NitroPDF Reader 2

• Quick Sign – Scan your signature in to your computer and NitroPDF will let you drop it onto any PDF file so that you can digitally sign documents and email them to the person or party that needs them, no printing and scanning required. This feature alone is worth grabbing NitroPDF Reader 2, but it doesn’t stop there.
• Create PDF Files – When you install Nitro PDF Reader 2 the application will install a PDF printer that makes quick work of webpages and documents. Nitro PDF is faster than our previous favorite PDF printer from CutePDF. having a PDF printer can make it easier to turn your files into PDFs because you don’t need to hunt for the save as option in a program. Just hit print.
• Extract Images and Text – If you need to get access to the images or text in a PDF and you can’t select them you are able to extract test or images to a folder on your computer for easier access. This isn’t going to deliver perfectly formatted text every time, but it is a handy way to pull apart a PDF.
• Enter Text – If you need to fill out a PDF file that isn’t a fillable form, just click on the Type Text button and you can enter all the text you need. When you’re done, use the Quick Sign tool and you’re set.
• Web Browser Integration – NitroPDF Reader 2 can be integrated with Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer for in browser PDF previews.

NitroPDF Reader 2 is available for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 and is available as a free download.