You know what makes a Mac even better? Quality apps!
Today, we're looking at three heavily discounted pieces of Mac software that you can get right now on MakeUseOf Deals. Whether you need a fantastic way to edit PDF files, you need a quality OCR scanner, or you want to run Windows software, these apps have you covered.
PDFpen 8: All-Purpose PDF Editor for Mac
When it comes to usefulness and versatility, no document format can compete with the PDF. Whether you're dealing with documents that need to be signed -- whether physically or electronically -- PDFs are tailor-made to do the job. And this app will let you perform every PDF editing task under the sun.
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With PDFpen, you'll be able to:
- Add text, images, signatures, and markup to your documents
- Use OCR tools to turn scans or photos into editable text
- Store PDFs in the cloud for editing on the go
- Hide or redact sensitive information
- Store frequently used signatures and images
Basically, if there's something you'd see yourself needing to do with a PDF file, this app can handle it.
Normally, PDFpen 8 would sell for $74.95, but you can get it right now for $37, which is a savings of 50%. Of course, that includes lifetime access and all the updates and improvements that come along down the line!
Buy: PDFpen 8: All-Purpose PDF Editor for Mac
Prizmo 3 Pro Scanning for Mac
This app is all about scanning documents and turning them into editable text. You can take a photo of any document with any camera, or you can use a traditional scanner, and Prizmo will give you all the editing capabilities you need. What's more, is there's support for 40 different languages, so even if you need to scan and edit documents that aren't English, you'll be able to use it.
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Prizmo 3 comes with a lot of really cool features aside from just being a great tool for scanning (though it promises to do that incredibly well).
- Text to speech lets you listen to the content you scan
- Export multiple pages as a single document
- iCloud support
- Create smart folders that automatically perform OCR when files are added to them
- Scan magazines or books clearly with page curvature correction
If your standard scanner app just doesn't do what you need it to, you'll want to check out Prizmo 3 Pro Scanning for your Mac, especially while it's on sale for $29.99 (it would normally sell for $74.95)!
Buy: Prizmo 3 Pro Scanning for Mac
CrossOver 15 for Mac
The last app we're going to look at today is all about running Windows apps on your Mac. As time goes on, there are fewer apps that don't come to Mac, but they're still out there, and if you're missing those apps, CrossOver 15 will make them work effortlessly.
There are no virtual machines or expensive Windows licenses required -- the apps run right from your Mac's Dock just like a native one.
CrossOver is all about simplicity, so apps can be installed with a single click. Additionally, apps run without restrictions on performance, so you'll get the same experience you'd expect if you were running them on a Windows PC.
This is one of the best deals we've seen for easy-to-use software that'll let you run Windows apps natively on Mac. It's only $19.99 (50% off), so it's definitely worth picking up.
Buy: CrossOver 15 for Mac & Linux
Your Mac Just Got Better!
If your Mac needs a bit more to be truly awesome, you'll want to snag these apps. If you want to edit PDFs, scan like a pro, or run Windows apps natively, then these apps are for you.