The PDF file format is widely used and you may well accrue a significant number of documents of this type. Having a program which allows you to perform useful functions in a less obtrusive manner than the standard viewing and editing suites from Adobe and others, might be convenient. This is where Quick PDF Tools 2.1.5.9 comes into the picture, offering a low profile way for you to manage and manipulate any PDF files on your PC. Here we take a look at whether or not it is worthy of a download.

Quick PDF Tools is compatible with all versions of Windows, from XP to 7 and it's a tiny little file that takes up no space. Once installed, you will not have to access this program in a separate window or boot it up every time you want to access its tools. This is because it quietly integrates itself into the context menu that pops up whenever you right-click on an appropriate file. This means if you right-click on a PDF document, among the various common options you will also have access to the Quick PDF Tools capabilities, which are fairly comprehensive given that this is completely free to download and use.

There are various options to choose from when manipulating PDF files with this program. One handy feature is a PDF previewer, so you can check out the contents of the file without having to wait for it to load in a dedicated reader program. In addition, you can take images or text documents that are currently contained within a PDF and quickly convert them into common alternative file types.

If you have multiple documents in separate PDF files which you want to merge together, then the Quick PDF Tools will be able to get the job done smoothly. You can also use it to copy text and images from within a PDF for use elsewhere, or to keep your PDF files safe by adding password protection.

For the time being, this program can take image files from a variety of formats and convert them into PDF, but it currently lacks the ability to do the same with text. Hopefully this issue will be addressed in future releases, as this would be one significant asset that might otherwise remain in the realm of the premium PDF software alternatives on the market.

Despite the fact that Quick PDF Tools is not an all-singing, all-dancing powerhouse of productivity, it is definitely noteworthy for the subtlety of its execution and the pleasingly appropriate array of PDF-related functions which it offers. Integrating it into the context menu in Windows is a real benefit and one which many other programs neglect to include. In fact, this is enough reason to prompt you to download it, as even if you use it infrequently, it will never be vexing you in an overt manner, as it waits patiently to become available only when it is needed.