Soda PDF: Bubbling over with cost savings features and services!
May 12, 2021

Soda PDF: Bubbling over with cost savings features and services!

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Soda PDF

When it comes to PDF converters and the more affordable PDF tool on the market, my Soda PDF is an excellent, user-friendly way to both create and convert PDFs, edit and fill in as well as offer a sign document feature with a personalized signature. Another advantage of using My Soda is that I receive email updates on new features with detailed video tutorials on how to use the new features when they are presented.

Pros

  • OCR comes in handy when you need to scan a document image for embedded text for edits. This feature is a common tool but the accuracy of OCR helps for quick edits.
  • Conversion options are a plus and a must-have when you need to convert between Microsoft Office and PDF.
  • During the pandemic, the ability to offer digital signing with personalized signatures is a major plus. Glad to have this tool available when needed.

Cons

  • Spooling of batch printing could cause the program to freeze up. However, I believe this has to deal with internal ram and not the actual software.
  • Locating files after creating them could be hard if you were unfamiliar with setting this feature up. It defaults to the program folder documents. You can choose a different location. Maybe asking the question ahead of time could ease those that are not in the know about making this correction.
  • Faster loading would be helpful. Sometimes it lags when you create a file as it opens the program for viewing. This may depend on internal ram, however, I have not had the luxury of testing the software on a high-end PC.
  • File conversion is very important, along with OCR PDF creation.
  • Digital signatures are now being used to sign off on projects. This tool is awesome.
  • License costs are a major plus. Thank goodness software options like Soda PDF are available to those who can't afford the costs of Adobe Acrobat.
  • A recent project came across my desk where we had to recreate static files into editable word documents. Thank goodness for the OCR feature. It made for an almost flawless conversion. Minor edit here and there, no fault of the program. It was more due to the file quality of the original scan. Saved me time.
  • The feedback option is another plus: The review/comment function is great for easily getting document feedback. We just started using this feature. Another time-saver.
  • Document management due to file conversion options makes it easier to keep documents all in one place. Also, the ability to share these documents with coworkers is a major plus!

Do you think Soda PDF delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Soda PDF's feature set?

Yes

Did Soda PDF live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Soda PDF go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Soda PDF again?

Yes

The ease of use of My Soda PDF makes it the go-to software for anything PDF-related. I love all the features - converting documents to PDF, PDF to MSWord, or other types of Microsoft Office files. Forms creation keeps documents professional looking instead of having them handwritten. We use SODA to upload forms sent to us, then fill in via the PDF filler. I love how easy SODA is to use via Mac/PC, tablets, and phones. Now that the work environment has changed, remote staff at home or on the road—we can access SODA to ensure our work continues seamlessly. PDFs created can be saved to the Cloud, Desktop, or even e-mailed.

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