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Tungsten Power PDF
Formerly Kofax Power PDF / Nuance

Overview

What is Tungsten Power PDF?

Tungsten Power PDF (formerly Kofax) is a solution to manage PDFs for businesses and individuals available with a one-time purchase with no subscription fees. It has a built-in eSignature integration with SignDoc and DocuSign for a complete end-to-end document lifecycle workflow.Benefits…

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How Tungsten Power PDF Differs From Its Competitors

Ease-of-Use

Tungsten Power PDF, generally, is easy to use and I think that it would benefit both from an easier, simpler interface, at least as an option, and with tutorials on the functions of each button/choice. As a legal/business professional, I don't have time to wander through help entries that have …
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Ease-of-Use

It is easy to use, and there is support to help you through any need. I use the software daily and feel comfortable with the commands and controls. There is no way to make it better than it is. I am thrilled with it.
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Features

This has become repetitive, but the fact that I can edit PDF files and convert files to/from PDF is paramount to my productivity. I also love that I can place multiple signatures on documents as necessary. It helps save me from printing and scanning. Without a doubt, this is one of my favorite …
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Ease-of-Use

Tungsten Power PDF is indeed easy to use. It is user friendly and the average computer user can easily scroll through all the functions in each ribbon at the top of the page and teach him or herself how to perform each task. Tungsten Power PDF has made our office's work with pdfs significantly …
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Features

The features we use most often are: creating pdfs, removing/deleting pages from pdfs, converting from pdf to word, annotating pdfs, inserting signatures into pdfs, redacting pdfs, flattening files to remove metadata/floating text boxes, etc, printing to/from pdf, and imposing security on pdfs.
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Features

primary usage is editing text within PDFs, merging/splitting pages, adding or removing passwords to a PDF, form creation and data extraction
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Ease-of-Use

it is very easy to use, there are so many guided help that guides you to reach what you want to do, you cannot miss the hit, every tool is at the right place, where you would find them.
Every some newbie of our company find it very usable and easy
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Features

as described, kofax (or Tungsten) Power PDF is a great and rich pd editor, we use successfully for editing our pdf's, to add images, to recude file size and to split or add page. we use in the marketing office, the are fully satisfied from Kofax or Tungsten Power PDF, the licensing is good for us
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Ease-of-Use

I started using the program about 11 years ago. I felt the ramp-up time was very short, and I could work fairly proficiently within a week or less of using the then Nuance (now Kofax) program. In my current job, I do have to use Adobe DC Pro, and the learning curve has been immense. Not because I …
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Features

As I've mentioned in my review, often, a Power PDF printer is invaluable to me! Flattening a file has been helpful. Scanning a new document from my physical scanner has been very useful. Editing text on the fly is very beneficial in my line of work. Adding text as a note or update on the progress …
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Ease-of-Use

I love the uncluttered, easy to use interface, perfect choice for any business. Kofax Power PDF Advanced is a very powerful PDF program, it has every feature I need for my small business. The ability to sign the documents (save your signature in your machine, and you can add it as an icon; you can …
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Features

Conversion of the PDF file to different type of files and also the Stamp functionality. The ability to edit PDFs, resort pages, and extract, remove, and append documents and PDFs to an original PDF. Also, one of the best features of Kofax Power pdf that I like is it's encryption. As a user I find …
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Ease-of-Use

I would agree, the UI is pretty self explanatory, so it is not confusing. Tabs are well defined and icons and labels are easy to read under the tab sections. I would say this does not do a better or worse job as compared to other products, it is just unique in its color scheme and where it puts …
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Features

Their type writer feature is great, allowing text to be entered where you want it. You can also make all of the pdf turn into text which is a great tool. They also offer buckets, where the text is kept in editable squares, which is a unique feature I have not found in other tools.
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Features

We find that the program allows us to easily share documents between therapists, fill forms (with typewriter feature), and edit/combine documents easily. It generally provides a way to smooth the workflow in our office.
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Ease-of-Use

I find it very easy to use! It seems so often when I’m not sure how to complete a project I realize I can do it by using some of the tools of Kofax Power PDF. I seriously feel I couldn’t live without this program.
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Ease-of-Use

Having only been using Kofax for 5 months it has been easy to pick up. We had been using an older version of Nuance Power PDF for years prior. The change over was easy and then new to use features are really worth it. Having more control of what can be edited and where is a great feature.
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Features

The ability to edit specific sections within the PDF is invaluable. This features alone saves us hours of work at times. Being able to combine Multiple PDF's into one document is a necessity to us. We have found this to be very easy with Kofax. The program itself loads quickly, and we have seen no …
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Features

Password protection/encryption, content redaction, document flattening, watermarking and Bates numbering/stamping to ensure document security. E-signatures to ensure document authenticity.
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Ease-of-Use

The basic features are very easy to use. Some of the more advanced features can be a bit tricky the first time, but not unreasonably. I benefit from being able to accomplish simple tasks without the prohibitive costs associated with Adobe.
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Ease-of-Use

At first it took time to explore the user interface. After fully understand the tools. I benefited from the product in terms of my productivity.
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Ease-of-Use

Ease of use was a big selling point for us. Kofax is the simplest and most powerful document conversion product we have found!
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Features

Combining pdf's Editing text/inputting text on computer on forms before printing Make header with page numbering
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Awards

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Popular Features

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  • Undo and Redo Actions (6)
    9.5
    95%
  • Merge or Split PDFs (6)
    9.2
    92%
  • Page Management (6)
    8.7
    87%
  • Convert to Different Formats (6)
    8.4
    84%

Reviewer Pros & Cons

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Verified User
Director in Corporate
Real Estate Company, 1-10 employees
Robert Wert | TrustRadius Reviewer
Robert Wert
Co-Owner, Chief Strategy Officer and Counsel
Next Element Consulting, LLC (Management Consulting, 1-10 employees)

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Pricing

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Power PDF Standard

$129

On Premise
one-time fee per license

Power PDF Standard for Mac

$129

On Premise
one-time fee per license

Power PDF Advanced

$179

On Premise
one-time fee per license

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $129 one-time fee per license
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Features

PDF Editors

PDF editors give users the tools and capabilities to manage and edit PDF documents.

8.9
Avg 9.0
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Product Details

What is Tungsten Power PDF?

Tungsten Power PDF (formerly Kofax) is a solution to manage PDFs for businesses and individuals available with a one-time purchase with no subscription fees. It has a built-in eSignature integration with SignDoc and DocuSign for a complete end-to-end document lifecycle workflow.

Benefits to Power PDF users:

  • Ease of Use: Works like Office desktop products, so it's easier to learn
  • Compatibility: Works across devices and platforms, share documents in a storage cloud
  • Security: Built-in features to protect information & compare documents to monitor tampering
  • Search: "Fuzzy Search" provides a Google-like search
  • Speed & Accuracy: Accurate & speedy when converting PDFs to/from Word, Excel, and other popular formats
  • e-Signature Integration: Sign & send PDF documents for signature via SignDoc or other 3rd party platforms
  • Redact Sensitive Information: Automatically detect & redact words and expressions for safe, secure document sharing
  • Create Interactive PDF Forms with a Single Click: Convert a flat, image-based PDF form into one that users can complete electronically
  • Formatting: PDF/A-4 Format to ensure retention all of the newest PDF features
  • Collaboration: Review, markup and revise PDFs with annotations, mark-up and stamps

Power PDF Advanced, Standard and Mac are individual, buy-once-own-forever licenses for desktop or laptop. Power PDF Enterprise volume licensing is available for more than 5 users, with a single admin, server installation, and other collaborative features for teams.

Free trials for all desktop and network Power PDF products available here.

Tungsten Power PDF Features

  • Supported: Ease of use: Office-style interface optimized for Windows 11 as well as Mac OS 12.0 Monterey.
  • Supported: Flexibility: Create, edit and convert PDF files to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JPG, and HTML
  • Supported: No Subscription Fees: Buy once and own the features forever. Flexible term-pricing available for Enterprise customers.
  • Supported: Keeps PDFs Secure: Secure encrypted passwords and permissions, as well as redact sensitive info and private metadata.
  • Supported: PDF Editing Anywhere: Mobile support for iOS and Android users to read, annotate, markup, sign, and share PDFs.

Tungsten Power PDF Screenshots

Screenshot of The PDF Create Assistant can be used to create multiple PDFs at the same time from a variety of source formats. Create individual PDFs, or combine into one PDF package.Screenshot of PDF Profiles can be created to apply commonly desired settings to new PDF documents that you create in Power PDF.Screenshot of Users may choose to change the application's color to purple, blue, light gray or dark gray.Screenshot of Some lightweight document automation can also be achieved with the Watched Folder and Sequence features.Screenshot of Packages can be signed with pre built templates using Kofax Sign Doc or other integrating e-signersScreenshot of PDFs can be navigated with a thumbnail viewScreenshot of the application's Office-like look and feelScreenshot of PDF to Word conversion, and vice versa, can be carried out

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Tungsten Power PDF Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsWindows, Mac, Citrix, Microsoft App-V and Windows Server network deployment (for Power PDF Volume License only)
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android
Supported LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Czech, Hungarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean (Mac supports English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese)

Frequently Asked Questions

Tungsten Power PDF starts at $129.

Adobe Acrobat, Nitro Productivity Suite, and Foxit PDF Editor (FoxitPhantom) are common alternatives for Tungsten Power PDF.

Reviewers rate Undo and Redo Actions highest, with a score of 9.5.

The most common users of Tungsten Power PDF are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).

Tungsten Power PDF Customer Size Distribution

Consumers45%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)35%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)15%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)5%
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Reviews and Ratings

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Reviews

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July 16, 2021

It works fine

BG
Bonnie Greene
Legal Assistant
The Law Office of Stephan E. Uslan (Legal Services, 1-10 employees)
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I am the only user in this two-person organization. I view PDFs. I add footers, page numbers, exhibit number stamps, and custom stamps to scanned documents. I redact sensitive documents. I export PDFs to Word for editing (results are not always as expected, but I'm still impressed with the degree of accuracy).
Pros and Cons
  • Stamps.
  • Headers and footers.
  • Exports to other file formats.
  • Comment boxes.
  • Optical character recognition when exporting to Word has room for improvement.
  • I'd like to be able to choose the starting number when using footers to number pages (for instance, when I isolate pages 17 through 30 of a document, I'd like to number the first page as 17).
  • I often receive by email documents that clients signed and then photographed on their phones. No one ever uses enough light, so the paper appears gray in the photo and often has a shadow of the phone itself. I'd like to be able to adjust the contrast so that the paper appears white while the text is still black and highly legible.
Likelihood to Recommend
Many documents are slow to print with Kofax Power PDF (though faster than with Nuance), but print quickly in Adobe Reader.
Return on Investment
  • I am unable to translate software use to economic advantage.
Ease-of-Use
It is easy to use. I am still discovering features after 2 years of use.
Alternatives Considered
Nuance was already in use when I was hired. It has features that the free product Adobe Reader does not. I don't know what features the paid version of Adobe has.
Support Rating
I have never called for support and cannot rate it.
Other Software Used
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)
Features
Stamps and headers/footers.
Users and Roles
1
Legal Assistant
Support Headcount Required
No in-house support. We have a favorite IT contractor who can help if needed.
Business Processes Supported
  • Preparing legal pleadings for electronic filing
  • Creating exhibits by adding exhibit number stamps and headers/footers to documents
  • Adding page numbers to a PDF where someone forgot to add them in the document's native format
  • Redact sensitive information from documents
Innovative Uses
  • Zoom in on a PDF and use screen capture to get a JPG or PNG of part of the document
  • Extract pages from a billing record for emailing to the client who pertains to just those pages
  • Use highlight areas colored white to block out portions of a document
Future Planned Uses
  • I may find uses for the callout function.
  • I may find uses for the Align and Measure functions.
Likelihood to Renew
9
It's priced lower than the version of Adobe Acrobat that has a similar feature set.
Products Replaced
Not Sure
Key Differentiators
  • Price
  • Product Features
I was not in the organization when the decision was made. However, I am certain that my predecessor wanted certain product features, and chose the lowest priced product that had those features and also had good reviews.
Evaluation Lessons Learned
More online reviews are available now than were several years ago. I would start with the reviews.
Implementation Details / Implementation Partner
  • Implemented in-house
Implementation Phases
No
Implementation Issues
  • I was not part of the organization when it implemented Nuance and cannot give a helpful answer to this question.
Implementation Rating
10
Sorry, I have none. I answered "10" above because the product works, but I was not present for the implementation of it.
Training Types Used
  • in-person training
In-Person Training
4
I got an overview of the product from my predecessor who was about to retire from the job I now hold. He did not go into very many of the features and probably only knew about the ones he used most frequently.
Product Configurability
5
I do not understand this question. I don't remember ever configuring the product.
Configuration Lessons
I do not understand this question. I don't remember ever configuring the product.
UI Customization
No - there is no facility to customize the interface
Extensibility and Customization
No - the product does not support adding custom code
Additional Customization Considerations
I do not understand this question. I don't remember ever configuring the product.
Premium Support
We do not have premium support. Most likely, that is a cost saving decision. I was not part of the decision.
I'd like to specify that my reason for selecting "neutral" for all parts of the previous question is that I have never called the product vendor for support.
Bug Resolution
No
Exceptional Examples of Tungsten Power PDF Support
I have never contacted Kofax for support.
Easy Tasks
  • Reordering and deleting pages
  • Applying stamps
Difficult Tasks
  • Layers (for instance, when I apply two stamps, I cannot get the one I applied first to appear in front of the other one. It is always behind.)
Usability
9
It does most things I want from it. I'd like to be able to put page numbers in a footer and choose the number from which page numbering begins (i.e., the first page of the PDF is numbered as page 93 of the document), or skip numbering the first few pages and begin with page number 1 on, for instance, the fifth page of the PDF.

Also, something odd happens when I upload documents to the Colorado Courts E-filing System. Stamps appear oversized, upside down and backwards. I can prevent this by using the Flatten File command. It's just weird that this extra step, which cannot be undone, is necessary.
Scalability
1
Scalability is irrelevant in our 2-person organization. The owner intends that it should remain just two people.
Reliability and Availability
10
For the product to crash or not run when launched is extremely rare.
Performance
8
Pages nearly always load at the expected rapid speed. Some documents that print quickly from Adobe Reader print much more slowly from Power PDF. I have never generated a report - that's a feature I didn't know existed until now and do not know what it's for.
Systems Integrated With
  • PaperPort
I don't know if this even counts as integration. I process scanned documents with PaperPort, save them in the appropriate folders, then if necessary I edit them in Power PDF.
Future Integration Plans
No such plans
Types of Integration
None
Ease of Integration
1
Unable to rate
Integration Lessons Learned
Unable to answer
Pre-Sale Experience
10
It was an online purchase, which went smoothly. No contact since then.
Post-Sale Experience
5
It was an online purchase, which went smoothly. I've made no attempt to work with the vendor since then.
Key Negotiation Points
It was an online purchase, which went smoothly. No negotiation took place.
Dealing with Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
Make it clear that someone exists to deal with. When we updated from Nuance to Kofax, I had no idea that a human being was involved in the sale - it looked like an entirely automated transaction.
Upgrade Process
Yes
Our IT contractor spent 45 minutes. I had to reimport our custom stamps.
Upgrade Benefits
  • It works properly with Kofax PaperPort.
  • Incidents of custom stamps appearing upside down, backwards and oversized on documents uploaded to the Colorado Courts E-Filing System are fewer than with the Nuance product.
Anticipated Benefits from Future Upgrades
  • Greater flexibility with page numbering in footers.
  • Layers.
Future Edition Upgrade Plans
No
Migrating Between Editions
No
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