Rating
4.7
251 reviews
Starting price
$9
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Founded
2014
Employees
56
Lumin’s world-renowned PDF editor is used by over 100 million people worldwide. Designed to be accessible to all users, no matter their digital skillset. Lumin’s PDF editor is designed for every stage of the work cycle: give feedback on new documents by adding comments and highlights; action necessary changes with edit text and add images; or do heavy lifting with fillable forms, formatting tools and storage. Lumin is cloud-based and fully integrated with Google Workspace, so you can edit PDFs from your mobile, tablet or desktop.
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It is great, and my first choice for PDF singing and editing, but it is mostly paid to have comfortable use of it.
Pros: It is so helpful to use on Google Drive, which is where I first found it, and then I downloaded the desktop app and used it to fill forms, edit / sign PDF files and documents. and it is the best in understanding the structure of the PDF documents
Cons: It is limited in features when it comes to the free subscription, and it would be helpful to have it edit other types of documents.
Samer A. · AI researcher · Computer Software · March 4, 2026
Overall, I continue to use Lumin for documents while I work with clients even though I do wish it had more features that came with the service.
Pros: I appreciated how easy it was to fill in PDFs from various sources whether it was from my desktop or from a website.
Cons: I appreciate lumin PDF however I think it needs more sophisticated editing tools. I want to be able to redact my documents easier and make them fill-able pdfs easier as well.
Hannah C. · Associate therapist · Hospital & Health Care · January 30, 2026
| Category | Page | Rank | Placement |
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| PDF Editor | 1 | 15 | - |
| 1 | 17 |
Domain confidence 99%
| Keyword they bid on | CPC | Pos | % budget | Landing page |
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| pdf editor | $2.26 | 2 | 20.3% | www.luminpdf.com/pdf-editor/ |
| edit pdf | $2.20 | 2 | 5.9% | www.luminpdf.com/pdf-editor |
| lumin pdf | $2.83 | 1 | 3.7% | www.luminpdf.com/ |
| sign pdf | $1.87 | 1 | 3.6% | www.luminpdf.com/pdf-editor/ |
| pdf edit | $2.26 | 1 | 3.6% | www.luminpdf.com/pdf-editor/ |
| fill pdf | $1.85 | 1 | 2.9% | www.luminpdf.com/pdf-editor |
| paperless-ngx | $4.49 | 1 | 2.6% | www.luminpdf.com/pdf-editor/pdf-collaboration |
| adobe editor | $2.32 | 1 | 2.5% | www.luminpdf.com/pdf-editor/ |
| luminpdf | $2.83 | 1 | 2.5% | www.luminpdf.com/ |
| editar pdf | $2.20 | 2 | 2.2% | www.luminpdf.com/pdf-editor/ |
| online pdf editor | $1.62 | 2 | 1.9% | www.luminpdf.com/pdf-editor/ |
| online modify pdf | $1.62 | 1 | 1.4% | www.luminpdf.com/pdf-editor/ |
| pdf text editor | $2.24 | 1 | 1.1% | www.luminpdf.com/pdf-editor |
| editpdf | $2.26 | 1 | 1.1% | www.luminpdf.com/pdf-editor |
| google docs online | $1.31 | 1 | 0.9% | www.luminpdf.com/pdf-editor/pdf-collaboration |
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Excellent! It was a quick and easy experience and I was able to complete my task. I am very satisfied with this tool.
Pros: I can easily review, sign and date documents. You can download them as any file and then be on your way. Super easy to use and allows for detailed editing of documents. The best part is that it is directly attached to my Google drive. Makes my life much easier!!
Cons: I couldn’t save more than 3 documents to my Google drive at a time due to reaching the limit. However despite that I like the tool
Maha I. · Instructor · Education Management · January 13, 2026
I had an overall positive experience with Lumin PDF. Ease of usability, simple platform, plug and play operations.
Pros: Limit gave me all the resources to view and edit pdf files; I had no issues with their product or platform.
Cons: I did not have any specific things I did not like about using Lumin; I was satisfied but due to location and business operating system change, I changed my pdf software.
Ross K. · Owner and physician · Health, Wellness and Fitness · January 1, 2026
Overall, my experience with Lumin has been great. It makes studying much easier, especially for taking notes during lectures. The auto-sync feature is perfect too for me. However, the interface feels a bit complicated and the lack of partial text selection for bold or italic can be counted as cons.
Pros: Lumin PDF makes studying much easier for me. I can easily take notes during lectures, and the auto-sync feature makes a huge difference by simplifying my job as a student.
Cons: There arent many cons but the interface could be improved in my opinion. I dont think its easy enough to use, as it feels a bit complicated. Additionally I can not select specific parts of the text and make them bold or italic, you can only change the whole paragraph or not at all.
Aras M. · Student · Health, Wellness and Fitness · December 21, 2025
Pros: It allows for collaborative editing of documents. I was able to color-code comments, implement feedback, and track changes.
Cons: The experience is a little bulky and glitchy at times. It is not as smooth as other collaborative tools.
Ivette C. · CEO · Research · November 8, 2025
Pros: I have used Lumin many times in the past for signatures, and it has always performed flawlessly. I like all the available tools to add text and signatures to PDFs.
Cons: The text tool cuts off some words and/or characters at the end of a longer text box. I spent hours trying to add multiple boxes trying to get my text to show when saving and exporting the document. I had to end up using another software.
Nicholas F. · CEO · Investment Management · September 21, 2025
Lumin PDF is fantastic!! It is an invaluable program for our small nonprofit that usually only fills out forms, and doesn't require software to create complex PDF documents.
Pros: Lumin PDF allows me to easily open and edit all PDFs from my email. Since it integrates with Google drive/suite, I can easily save PDFs, print them, send them, sign proposals, and more.
Cons: Generally, there isn't anything I don't like about Lumin. It allows me to save files to my drive, share them with a group of staff, and download them.
Melody B. · Executive Director · Entertainment · June 24, 2025
Easy to use, overall good and may return if usage needs are expanded in the future! Clear instructions and options. Thanks!
Pros: Ease of use, multiple ways to edit such as crossing off vs check mark. In other words, highly customizable.
Cons: Cost per use, for smaller businesses/individuals who only need a few documents per month, could have a smaller fee plan or a free version with optional upgrades.
Genevieve D. · Accounting · Logistics and Supply Chain · June 24, 2025
It's great thus far. I've been loyal to Lumin ever since I discovered it. My colleagues & I also use Lumin since most of our documents are delivered electronically.
Pros: Lumin is really easy to view and edit PDFs with. UI is simple, and works great. It's my go-to PDF editor tool, and will continue to do so. It's recommended for users to try if you're looking for other alternatives. Thanks, Lumin team!
Cons: I wasn't able to discover Lumin earlier. All these while, I've been stuck with mediocre PDF editors, with hassle transferring and downloading multiple times for edits. Also, it would be great if there was a minimum of 3 signatures allowed. The existing 2 signatures feels very restricted.
Ron L. · Business Development Exec · Consumer Services · June 24, 2025
my overall experience using Lumin PDF has been amazing. it has helped to study and revise for examss
Pros: I like how you can highlight individual pdfs easily. it’s a great tool to use for studying and revision
Cons: Sometimes it has glitched and gotten rid of some of my pages that I had opened but other than that it is good
Tahara A. · Teacher · Education Management · June 24, 2025
I do like using Lumin! My only qualm is that you have to pay for more features, but that can be expected.
Pros: I love how easy everything is to figure out. The interface is so simple and easy to see! I also love that the free features included what I needed.
Cons: When you click somewhere to insert text, after you’re done typing, the text moves up a little bit. This can make aligning text more of a hassle.
Kathryn H. · Owner and operator · Arts and Crafts · June 22, 2025
My overall experience with Lumin has been very positive. I use it for my graduate studies and I would definitely recommend this to any students in college undergrad or masters and above.
Pros: I like how it syncs across platforms to keep my highlights and annotations accessible wherever I go!
Cons: The scrolling through the pdf on the pc can get a bit wonky sometimes, but it is an easy fix. Other than that, no other issues.
Lizel V. · Registered Behavior Technician · Mental Health Care · June 21, 2025
Very useful tool!! I think I would only use it on a laptop though, as you can edit a pdf directly on a tablet.
Pros: It was easy to use once you were able to figure out what you were doing. I liked the option to type and write using a computer’s trackpad.
Cons: I didn’t like the needing to add someone to your document in order to make a new one. I know businesses and free websites use these to help stay afloat, but it would be a lot better to also have the option to view an ad, especially for personal documents.
Aedin M. · Paraprofessional · Education Management · June 21, 2025
It’s user friendly, especially for non- tech savvy users. You’ll be able to find the options you’re looking for that easily.
Pros: Lumin is incredibly user-friendly, especially for those who aren’t very tech-savvy. Navigating the platform is simple, and you’ll be able to find the options you’re looking for without any hassle. Adding text and a signature to your documents is quick and easy, making it perfect for anyone who needs to fill out forms or provide input on files.
Cons: What I liked the least is sometimes it lags when uploading large files, but overall it’s still a very helpful tool.
Farrah Jayne G. · Factors influencing online shopping among fourth year Marketing Management Students · Market Research · June 21, 2025
Pros: There is a free version of the software and it integrates seamlessly with Google Drive. Also easy to use.
Cons: The one con I have with the software is that the free version unfortunately only allows for a few signed PDFs.
Alexandra M. · Operational Services Manager · Chemicals · June 16, 2025
Lumin pdf and I have a great relationship. I found out about it through a friend and have since recommended it to others.
Pros: Something that I liked the most about Lumin PDF was able to edit and type on my documents hassle free!
Cons: I don't like that there is a limit on the number of PDFs that I can upload. Also, I wish the text was a bit easier and nicer.
Sanjana S. · Student · Accounting · June 11, 2025
I started using Lumin PDF a few months ago because I needed to edit a PDF I had received. It was super quick and easy, and it worked exactly as I needed it to!
Pros: I love how easy and intuitive it is to view and edit PDFs with Lumin PDF. It has great UI, and works perfectly!
Cons: No complaints, Lumin PDF is a great PDF tool!
Dominick G. · Sr. Post Producer · Marketing and Advertising · March 26, 2025
Very positive as I used it everyday for work purposes
Pros: I like the accessibility of the application
Cons: There are too many adverts when using a trial version
Andrew M. · Researcher · Research · February 9, 2025
de forma geral a ferramenta é prática e eficiente para edições básicas de PDFs, mas limita usuários que buscam recursos mais complexos.
Pros: facilidade em editar arquivos diretamente no navegador, sem necessidade de instalar softwares adicionais.
Cons: algumas funcionalidades avançadas só estão disponíveis na versão paga.
Gustavo C. · Professor de História · Primary/Secondary Education · December 29, 2024
Pros: It gets the job done of being able to sign docs
Cons: There are too many issues when opening up a google doc on the software
Ayishatu N. · Community Engagement Manager · Health, Wellness and Fitness · November 6, 2024
Lumin PDF is too limiting to be used efficiently. There are other apps that offer better options that are free or at least aren't so limiting in the free version. The layout & ease of using it is good, but it doesn't make up for the lack of capabilities in the free version.
Pros: Lumin PDF offers a Google Chrome add-on & integrates with Google Drive. It is easy to navigate & use. The layout is simple. It is a good tool to fill & digitally sign documents.
Cons: The free version is extremely limited. There are constant pop-ups to upgrade. It allows you to annotate a pdf, but in the free version you are unable to edit the pdf. Plus, with the free account, you can only have 3 documents to edit/share.
Karly R. · Teacher · Primary/Secondary Education · October 25, 2024
Pros: Its ease of editing files online and some of the free features
Cons: It's not as user-friendly as Adobe or other competitors
Naveesh B. · Sr Engineer · Automotive · October 21, 2024
Overall I think Lumin PDF is a great tool - simple to use, not perfect, but for the price it's hard to complain (especially when faced with the astronomical fees and scam-worthy service over at Adobe.
Pros: The best part of Lumin is how easily it integrates with Google, so you can open, edit, and sign docs directly from your Drive which then autosave.
Cons: For me, at times it could be a bit slow-loading. Also, the price point... as a freelancer who only needs to sign or edit the occasional document, 20 euros a month seems a bit steep but that's the lowest level that gives you editing access. Also when you click to write text, the box where you start writing is a bit out of line... you can move it after writing but it's just a bit fiddly. So the UX could be improved.
Lois O. · Copywriter · Marketing and Advertising · October 1, 2024
Pros: Lumin is an easy-to-use app for your PDF files. It offers many useful features and the fact that is integrated in Google Driver brings many advantages. It has a nice user interface and is very intuitive to work with.
Cons: I admit, it is not perfect, but there is nothing worth mentioning here.
Chris W. · Account Manager · Insurance · July 30, 2024
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| Accounting | 2 | 24 | - |