Edit text
Fix, move, resize or remove detected text blocks.
Direct editingPDF & CERFA editor for Windows
Fix text, tick a box, add a signature or image, then export a clean PDF without uploading your documents to the cloud.
A real tool, not a workaround
Ael CERFA editor detects document elements and brings the useful tools together in one clear interface.
Fix, move, resize or remove detected text blocks.
Direct editingTick boxes and move quickly through small fields with the keyboard.
Built for formsDraw your signature, then place and resize it anywhere.
Built-in signatureOCR helps recover text from scanned documents when Windows supports it.
Local OCRInsert an image, logo, QR code, rectangle or highlight.
Free layoutKeep the original as a base and create a fresh version ready to send.
Final export
Ael CERFA editorLess paperwork, more time for you
Open the PDF, click what needs changing, then export. No awkward conversion and no account to create.
Video demo
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From checkout to your first PDF
Browse the Ael PDF Editor Ko-fi shop.
Download the trial version and export up to 3 PDFs.
If it works for you, visit the Ko-fi shop to get the full version for €10.
Your documents belong to you
The editor runs directly on your computer. Your forms, attachments and signatures are not sent to an Ael server.

Introductory price
Get the €10 introductory price on Ko-fi. The price may change as the software develops. One-time payment, lifetime access, and no subscription.
Try before you buy
Download Ael CERFA editor for Windows as a free trial. Test the app and export up to 3 PDFs before upgrading to the full version.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions that matter.
No. The price is a one-time €10 payment and access lasts for life.
No. The application processes PDFs locally on your computer.
No. The Windows build is standalone: unzip the file and launch the executable.
The free trial lets you export up to 3 PDFs before purchasing the full version.
Independent apps can trigger SmartScreen. Confirm that the file came from ael-bot.org, then choose “More info” and “Run anyway”.
Support on Ko-fi
Purchases and support through Ko-fi help fund development, fixes and future improvements.