Getting Started
Get WysePDF installed and editing your first PDF in under five minutes.
System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 |
| Runtime | .NET 10 Desktop Runtime | .NET 10 Desktop Runtime |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB or more |
| Disk Space | 200 MB | 500 MB (with OCR data) |
| Display | 1280 × 720 | 1920 × 1080 or higher |
Installation
- 1
Download the installer
Head to the Download page and grab the latest WysePDF installer for Windows.
- 2
Run the installer
Double-click the downloaded
WysePDF-Setup.exefile. If Windows SmartScreen appears, click “More info” then “Run anyway”. - 3
Follow the setup wizard
Accept the license agreement, choose an install location (the default is fine), and click Install. The .NET Desktop Runtime will be installed automatically if not already present.
- 4
Launch WysePDF
Open WysePDF from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. You'll see the start screen with recent files and a button to open a new document.
Quickstart Walkthrough
Follow these steps to open, annotate, and save your first PDF.
1. Open a PDF document
Click File → Open or press Ctrl+O to browse for a PDF file. You can also drag and drop a PDF directly onto the application window.
2. Navigate the document
Use the page thumbnails panel on the left to jump between pages. Scroll to navigate, or use Ctrl+G to go to a specific page number. Zoom in and out with Ctrl+Scroll.
3. Add an annotation
Select text and click the highlight button in the toolbar, or choose a text box, shape, or sticky note from the Annotations menu. Position and customize your annotation as needed.
4. Save your work
Press Ctrl+S to save to the current file, or Ctrl+Shift+S to Save As a new file. All annotations and edits are preserved.
Next Steps
Now that you're up and running, explore the full capabilities of WysePDF: