Even though we've been using this for so long, some features still surprise us!
June 22, 2021

Even though we've been using this for so long, some features still surprise us!

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

Power PDF Standard

Overall Satisfaction with Kofax Power PDF (formerly Nuance)

As our accounting office becomes more digital, cloud-based, and paper-free, we definitely needed a secured and encrypted PDF program to be able to work on our client's files - individual returns, corporate returns, trust returns, etc. Kofax Power PDF was recommended to us by a fellow accounting office, and boy are we impressed! Our entire office staff use each and every little perk, and eve thought we've been using this program for quite some time now, there are little things that pop up that still surprise us!
  • Inserting/merging/deleting/changing whole pages directly in the program.
  • Send DocuSigns directly from the PDF.
  • Editing and enhancing.
  • Quick and easy conversion to other formats.
  • Needs a few more help/support features.
  • Could be a bit more sleek/aesthetic.
  • Not entirely intuitive - small learning curve.
  • Huge time saver.
  • Huge cost saver.
  • Productivity goes through the roof!
There is definitely a little bit of a learning curve at first, as it honestly didn't feel 100% intuitive, but once you get going and figure out the little nuances, it feels as easy as 1-2-3. Even now, a few months later, we find another cool new feature that surprises us!
Kofax doesn't feel as intimidating as the other guys! There are so many other programs that just assume you know what you're doing and don't offer the same kind of support or use as many layman's terms as Kofax does. It definitely has a better, dumb-friendly "feel" to it, and even though we're all fairly tech-savvy, we do appreciate it.
The FAQ section and help and support far outweighs the rest. I can find what I'm looking for incredibly easy. The troubleshooting guides are so simple to follow, and everything has a step-by-step process that you simply can not miss.

Do you think Tungsten Power PDF delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Tungsten Power PDF's feature set?

Yes

Did Tungsten Power PDF live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Tungsten Power PDF go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Tungsten Power PDF again?

Yes

Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), CaseWare IDEA, QuickBooks Online
Security is our #1 concern - seeing that Kofax Power PDF has such an amazing security process was a huge plus for us, as an accounting office. I personally, as the administrative manager, use everything under the Comment tab endlessly; I mark up, comment, draw, highlight, cross things out , as well as editing pages, combine several documents together, on a regular basis, with ease.
Once you get a feel for all the features, the possibilities are endless. Taking in a client's original documents that have been scanned and PDFd, sometimes there will be areas that'll look a bit scribbled, or may have some coffee stains, or whatnot, but with Kofax's enhancement tools things just look better.