Where PDFkind is better
- No hourly cap. Sejda free allows 3 tasks per hour; PDFkind has no task count at all.
- Scanned PDFs can be edited. Sejda says its editor does not support scanned documents. Edit PDF can turn scanned lines into editable text.
- No page limits on OCR or conversion, where Sejda free stops at 10 OCR pages and 20 pages per conversion.
- Full Arabic support, with right-to-left text and Arabic fonts. Sejda notes partial support for Arabic.
Where Sejda is better
- A proven desktop app that works fully offline, for people who want installed software.
- A mature text editor that has been around for years and handles many layouts well.
Which one should you use?
Both are strong free editors. Choose PDFkind for scanned documents, Arabic, or heavy use without hourly caps. Choose Sejda if you want an installed desktop app.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sejda free limit?+
Sejda online allows 3 free tasks per hour, files up to 50 MB, 20 pages per conversion and 10 pages per OCR task.
Can I edit a scanned PDF for free?+
Yes, with PDFkind. Open it in Edit PDF and choose to make scanned text editable; each line becomes a text box you can change.
Does PDFkind add a watermark like some free editors?+
No. PDFkind never adds a watermark, and neither does Sejda.
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