PDF Annotator 10 – Major Update Brings Modern Design and Powerful New Features

GRAHL software design releases PDF Annotator Version 10, a major new version of its established Windows application for annotating and editing PDF documents. Version 10 introduces a modernized user experience, significant performance improvements, and numerous new productivity features designed for professional, day-to-day PDF work.

For more than 20 years, PDF Annotator has been a trusted tool for adding handwritten notes, drawings, comments, and highlights directly to PDF files. Version 10 continues this tradition while incorporating a wide range of new features driven directly by real-world user feedback.

Key New Features in PDF Annotator 10

Modern look & improved usability

PDF Annotator 10 features a redesigned user interface optimized for Windows 11. The main menu and toolbar now share a single row, new vector-based icons ensure crisp rendering on all displays, and refined dark-mode colors improve clarity and readability. Many dialog windows have been modernized and are now resizable.

Improved multi-monitor support

The application can now be moved seamlessly between monitors with different DPI settings, without scaling or display issues—ideal for modern multi-screen work environments.

Smoother rendering & performance boost

Background rendering significantly improves scrolling and zooming performance, even in large and complex PDF documents. Long-running operations no longer block the user interface and can be cancelled at any time.

Enhanced PDF generation

Annotations are now stored as vector objects whenever possible. This improves visual quality in other PDF viewers and often allows annotated text to remain searchable and copyable.

New "Print to PDF Annotator" driver

A completely new virtual printer driver is included, fully compatible with and certified for Windows 11.

Headers, footers & watermarks

A powerful, yet flexible way to add repeating headers, footers, and watermarks across all pages of a document.

Improved image editor

The integrated image editor has been substantially enhanced, offering better performance when using a camera, new selection tools, and a new redaction feature for permanently obscuring sensitive image content.

Additional productivity improvements

• Edit links created with the text tool directly via context menu
• Text Styles toolbar in fullscreen mode for quick access during presentations
• Create a digital copy of restricted documents at any time
• Merge and duplicate selections for more flexible annotation workflows
• Synchronized tool properties, allowing selected attributes (such as color or line width) to apply across tools
• Keep page position when switching pages for smoother navigation
• Configurable recent file list and improved recovery for greater control and reliability

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What's New in PDF Annotator 10

PDF Annotator 10: Free 30-day trial available

PDF Annotator 10 (141 MB) is available for Windows 11 and Windows 10. A free 30-day trial can be downloaded from www.PDFAnnotator.com. Retail price is 79.95 USD. Special terms are available for students, schools, and universities. Significant discounts also apply to multiple-use licenses.

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