--- title: FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac Reviews meta_title: 'FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta_description: Filter 294 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac works for a business like yours. aggregate_rating: rating_value: 4.5 review_count: 294 scale: '5' date_modified: '2026-08-11' parent_category: name: Collaboration & Productivity url: https://www.g2.com/categories/collaboration-productivity --- # FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac Reviews **Vendor:** ABBYY **Category:** [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation) **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 294 ## About FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac FineReader is an all-in-one OCR and PDF software application designed to increase business productivity. It provides easy-to-use tools to access and modify information locked in paper-based documents and PDFs. ABBYY FineReader PDF 16 for Windows Digitize, retrieve, edit, protect, share, and collaborate on all kinds of documents in the same workflow. Edit digital and scanned PDFs with a newfound ease: correct whole sentences and paragraphs or even adjust the layout. Incorporate paper documents into a digital workplace with AI-based OCR technology to simplify daily work. ABBYY FineReader PDF for Mac® Manage your documents more easily and perform all document tasks quicker in digital workflows. Convert PDFs, document images and scans with unmatched accuracy Achieve new levels of productivity when converting documents with the latest OCR technology and view and reuse content from PDFs of any kind with ease. ABBYY FineReader PDF for iOS - The first smart AI-powered scanner that turns your mobile device into an all-purpose tool to quickly capture docs and books, create electronic copies in PDF and JPEG, and extract texts from scans for further editing and sharing. ## FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users appreciate the **user-friendly interface** of FineReader PDF, making document handling and conversion exceptionally easy. (13 reviews) - Users value the **easy document conversion** of FineReader PDF, enabling efficient and accurate transformations without technical skills. (11 reviews) - Users highlight the **easy conversion** features of FineReader PDF, making document management smooth and efficient. (11 reviews) - Users highlight the **remarkable accuracy** of FineReader PDF in extracting text from scanned documents and images. (10 reviews) - Users appreciate the **easy editing** capabilities of FineReader PDF, streamlining document management and enhancing productivity significantly. (9 reviews) - Features (9 reviews) - Users praise the **OCR accuracy** of FineReader PDF, enabling seamless conversion of scanned documents into editable files. (9 reviews) - Users highly value FineReader PDF for its **superior text recognition ability** and seamless document editing features. (9 reviews) - PDF Processing (7 reviews) - Data Extraction (6 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users note the **high pricing** of FineReader PDF, which may be challenging for small teams to afford. (4 reviews) - Users note a **steep learning curve** when starting with FineReader PDF, making it challenging for beginners to adapt. (4 reviews) - Users report **difficulty with OCR accuracy** and a steep learning curve, especially when switching between Windows and Mac. (3 reviews) - Users face significant **missing features** such as inconsistent shortcuts and limited automation, affecting overall efficiency and usability. (3 reviews) - Users report significant **OCR errors** , especially with unclear documents, affecting performance and ease of use on Mac. (3 reviews) - Users report that the **OCR performance** struggles with errors, especially on low-quality scans and Non-Latin characters. (3 reviews) - Cloud Limitations (2 reviews) - Compatibility Issues (2 reviews) - Difficult Navigation (2 reviews) - Users find **integration issues** with FineReader PDF, especially regarding collaboration and cloud functionality, frustrating and limiting. (2 reviews) ## FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac Reviews ### 1. I was expecting good OCR since FineReader has many languages to choose from **Rating:** 1.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Volker K. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 03, 2023 **What do you like best about FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac?** I'm not sure if there are any features which are superior to other products **What do you dislike about FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac?** While there are many languages to choose from, OCR is horrible. The product incorrectly adds blanks to many characters so editing becomes a nightmare. **What problems is FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac solving and how is that benefiting you?** Since its OCR is no good, it is not solving any problems but creates a new problem. ### 2. Hobbled By Lack of User Control, Incomplete Settings **Rating:** 0.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Management Consulting | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 18, 2021 **What do you like best about FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac?** It was bundled with a Xerox document scanner. **What do you dislike about FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac?** Settings are minimal. Users cannot define a default file folder on a local or network drive or a cloud. A new instance of ABBYY FineReader PDF 15 is opened for each side of a 1 page document. **What problems is FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac solving and how is that benefiting you?** None. Very time consuming and annoying to manually copy/move PDF files from a local drive folder to a network drive. **Official Response from Anastasiya Tsed:** > Dear customer, Thank you for your review. We did use to bundle some of our older versions with scanners, FineReader Sprint as one example but we do not do so anymore. Our latest version- FineReader PDF 15 is not available as bundle. It is sold separately, as a standalone license. It sounds like you might still be using one our previous versions, and have not upgraded to the latest version. Regarding defining a default file folder on a local or network drive, it depends on what kind of actions you are looking to perform, but this is possible with FineReader PDF 15. Conversion scenarios, such PDF to Word for example, can be automated with the help of Hot Folder, where a default folder can be set up and any files placed in it will be converted automatically with pre-defined settings. Please feel free to contact ABBYY support team directly in case of any issues https://support.abbyy.com/hc/. Best regards, ABBYY FineReader PDF team ## FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac Discussions - [I can't resolve the internal error that sometimes appears during use.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-can-t-resolve-the-internal-error-that-sometimes-appears-during-use) - 2 comments, 1 upvote - [How can I drag a page between pdf documents?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-drag-a-page-between-pdf-documents) - 2 comments, 1 upvote - [What does abbyy FineReader do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-abbyy-finereader-do) - 4 comments - [How do you use abbyy FineReader 15?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-use-abbyy-finereader-15) - 1 comment - [How to better OCR tables](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-better-ocr-tables) - 1 comment - [View FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/finereader-pdf-for-windows-and-mac/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D=1§ion=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-12+11%3A06%3A12+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=dde3e7b7-acda-4429-9392-0fdd4789fb4a&secure%5Btoken%5D=9056f8bc9d63fc65b0dab3f0e8d19f2e2d95f52c69abc9118f847d42623f94c8&format=llm_user) ## FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac Integrations - [Microsoft Excel](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-excel/reviews) - [Microsoft Word](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews) ## FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac Features **Additional Functionality** - Third-Party Integrations - To-Do List - @mentions - Single Sign On - File Management - Activity Dashboard - Drag & Drop - Alerts/Notifications - Prioritization - Access Controls/Permissions - Screen Sharing - Content Management - Brainstorming - AI Copilot - File Transfer - Calendar Management - Status Tracking - Real-Time Notifications - Version Control - Task Management - Activity Tracking - Real Time Editing - Communication Management - Chat/Messaging - Tagging - Generative AI - Assignment Management - Task Scheduling - Project Management - Collaboration Tools - Workflow Management - Secure Data Storage - File Sharing - Document Storage - Task Progress Tracking - Discussions/Forums - Commenting/Notes - Reporting & Statistics - Contact Management - Video Conferencing - Progress Tracking - Mobile Access - API - Document Management - Customizable Branding **Format** - File Type - Conversion - Batch Conversion **Organization** - Protect - Document Scanning - User Management - File Management - Template Management - Forms Management - Communication Management - Image Editing - Text Editing **Edit** - File Type - Color - Crop - Size **Design** - Graphics **Operating System** - PC Operating System - Mac Operating System - Linux Operating System **Document Processing** - File Type - Mobile Capability - Intelligent Processing - Image Enhancement - Text Extraction - Metadata Extraction - Data Capture and Transfer - Batch Processing - Invoice Processing **Edit** - Edit - Annotate **Editing** - Size - Edit Fields - Convert to PDF - Field Functions - Annotate **Logistics** - Email Attachment **Platform Additional Functionality** - File Conversion - Windows and Mac - Document Conversion **Data** - Metadata - Protect **File Types** - Export - Import - Web Publishing **Operating System** - PC Operating System - Mac Operating System **Agentic AI - OCR** - Autonomous Task Execution **Additional Functionality** - Customizable Branding - Rich Text Editor - Data Import/Export - Batch Processing - Encryption - AI Copilot - Drag & Drop - Data Synchronization - SSL Security - Commenting/Notes - Alerts/Notifications - Generative AI - Secure Data Storage - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Digital Signature - Customizable Forms - HIPAA Compliant - Watermarking - Full Text Search - PDF Conversion - Mobile Access - Collaboration Tools - Merge/Append Files - File Transfer - Real-Time Notifications - Annotations - PDF Reader - Document Storage - Offline Access - Version Control - Compression - Indexing - Document Templates - Third-Party Integrations - Search/Filter - Document Review - Electronic Signature - Side-by-Side Comparison - Rearrange Pages - Optical Character Recognition - Rotate Pages - Delete Pages **Additional Functionality** - Workflow Management - Offline Access - Content Scan - Collaboration Tools - Annotations - Electronic Signature - File Transfer - Role-Based Permissions - Document Review - Document Storage - Generative AI - Search/Filter - Text Editing - Data Verification - Drag & Drop - AI Copilot - Document Editing - Document Automation - Reporting/Analytics - Document Imaging - Full Text Search - Multiple Output Formats - Secure Data Storage - Convert to PDF - Data Import/Export - ID Scanning - Zone Selection Tool - Language Detection - Document Management - API - Audit Trail - Access Controls/Permissions - File Sharing - Indexing **Edit & Revise** - Document Editor **Operating System** - PC Operating System - Mac Operating System **Operating System** - PC Operating System - Mac Operating System **Generative AI** - AI Text Generation - AI Text Summarization - AI Text-to-Image - AI Text-to-Speech - AI Image-to-Text **Agentic AI - Document Creation** - Proactive Assistance ## Top FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac Alternatives - [Nitro PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/nitro-pdf/reviews) - 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