What's New in the Update of PDF Reader Pro? (Release Note)

Version 5.3.0 (Released in March 2026)

1. Official Launch of eSign

  • Initiate Signing Workflows: Easily request and manage electronic signatures within the app.

  • Add Signature Fields: Place dedicated signature, date, and initial fields directly onto your documents.

  • Seamless Online Signing: Signers can now complete the process securely online from any device.

2. Upgraded Rendering & Editing Engine

  • PDFium Core Update: Significant improvements to page rendering stability and cross-platform compatibility.

  • Rotated Page Editing: You can now edit text and add annotations directly on pages that have been rotated.

3. Performance Boosts

  • Optimized Workflows: Refined document loading and processing for a smoother user experience.

  • Faster Handling: Enhanced opening speeds and overall responsiveness when working with large or complex PDF files.

4. Enhanced OCR & Conversion

  • Scan to Editable PDF: Transform scanned documents into fully editable text.

  • Image Enhancement: New tools for automatic deskewing and image quality optimization.

  • Expanded Language Support: OCR now supports more languages with intelligent auto-detection.

  • Superior Conversion Quality: Upgraded logic for more accurate document format transitions.

5. Smarter Compression

  • Compression Preview: Compare file sizes and visual quality with a real-time preview before finalizing the compression.

6. Advanced Annotation Tools

  • Flexible Annotation Modes: Toggle between single-use and continuous annotation modes for faster workflows.

  • Stamp Customization: Added support for rotating stamps and adjusting their opacity.

7. Page & File Management

  • Resize Pages: Adjust page dimensions (e.g., A4, Letter, Custom) directly within the document.

  • Extract to Image: Easily convert specific pages into high-quality images or flattened image-based PDFs.

8. Enterprise-Grade Security

  • Upgraded Encryption: Enhanced document security to meet strict corporate and regulatory compliance standards.

  • Streamlined Protection: A redesigned security settings interface makes it easier to manage and understand your privacy options.

9. General Improvements & Bug Fixes

  • Fixed various known issues.

  • Polished UI elements for a more intuitive and refined user experience.

  

Version 5.2.1 (Released in October 2025)

Welcome you to the all-in-one PDF Reader Pro, fully compatible with macOS Tahoe 26 to fulfil all your document needs! It's just like a great Mac app.

  • Support PDF to Markdown: Convert PDF to Markdown by analysing the structure and key points of the content.
  • Added full compatibility and optimisations for macOS Tahoe 26, ensuring smooth performance, stability, and Ul integration.

- Optimisations improve stability and compatibility and enhance user experience.

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