[SOLVED] Is there a useable, efficient PDF for Linux?

FrizzledOldButt · 03-01-2022, 06:15 PM

I have a frequent need to edit PDF files.

However, to do this efficiently I have to boot into Windows, where I find MS-Word will open them without effort and allow easy editing.

On Linux Libreoffice Writer doesn't cut it because every line of text is in a cell, making editing, copying, pasting tedious and frustrating.

Master PDF Editor, Inkscape, Qoppa, Okular are also very limited in what they can do. None allow easy editing.

If you have come across something that actually works on Linux can you let me know?

Thanks

frankbell · 03-01-2022, 08:37 PM

I have created PDFs by exporting them from LO Writer, but I haven't tried to edit an existing PDF but I found this article that recommends Libreoffice Draw, not Writer. (It also reviews several other applications.)

jefro · 03-01-2022, 10:20 PM

Might be able to use a windows program in wine.

What editor are you using in windows?

FrizzledOldButt · 03-01-2022, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jefro

Might be able to use a windows program in wine.

What editor are you using in windows?

MS-Word 2013. Works well, but now being pretty much Linux 24/7 it is a pain booting back into Windows whenever I want to do what Linux hasn't mastered yet.

FrizzledOldButt · 03-01-2022, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefro

Might be able to use a windows program in wine.

What editor are you using in windows?

MS-Office doesn't work in Wine, AFAIK.

FrizzledOldButt · 03-01-2022, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankbell

I have created PDFs by exporting them from LO Writer, but I haven't tried to edit an existing PDF but I found this article that recommends Libreoffice Draw, not Writer. (It also reviews several other applications.)

I used pdf-ed years ago but it doesn't seem maintained anymore. The one package I managed to find awhile back wouldn't install on Ubuntu 20.04 - too many failed dependencies, ether missing or version problem.

SOLVED!

However, I found this

https://www.ilovepdf.com/pdf_to_word

Works well.

Thanks

FrizzledOldButt · 03-01-2022, 11:47 PM

Solved:

https://www.ilovepdf.com/pdf_to_word

suramya · 03-02-2022, 07:35 AM

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If you have come across something that actually works on Linux can you let me know?

You can try one of the options listed at: https://itsfoss.com/pdf-editors-linux/

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrizzledOldButt

MS-Office doesn't work in Wine, AFAIK.

You can use Crossover by Codeweavers to run windows software on Linux, it is build on top of Wine and runs most windows software. I am using it to run Office 2007 and Office 365 on my Debian system with almost no issues. (Office 365 has some minor issues with Powerpoint for me)

kilgoretrout · 03-02-2022, 01:58 PM

Master PDF Editor has a linux version and claims to be able to edit pdf files:

https://code-industry.net/masterpdfeditor/

I've been using the free version just to fill in pdf tax forms and it works fine for that. I don't have any need to edit
pdf files beyond that. The paid version has full editing capabilities but at $70 a pop, I've never been inclined to try it out.