SoftMaker
Office software and PDF editing for all major platforms.
SoftMaker develops office software covering word processing (TextMaker), spreadsheets (PlanMaker), presentations (SoftMaker Presentations), database software (DataMaker), the FlexiPDF PDF editor, and computer fonts. The company was founded in 1987. Its office suite is designed for compatibility with Microsoft Office file formats and runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
SoftMaker Office NX adds AI images, an extra-dark dark mode, dynamic arrays and XLOOKUP in PlanMaker, and Markdown and comment replies in TextMaker. SoftMaker Office Professional 2026 is a permanent version for Windows, Mac, and Linux. FlexiPDF includes DeepL translation, AI-based document summarization, and language tools. Fonts are offered as OpenType and TrueType for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with web fonts included; product lines include MegaFont NOW and infiniType.
SoftMaker Office is available as a subscription (NX) or a one-time purchase (Professional 2026), and FlexiPDF is offered as NX and 2025 editions. SoftMaker also provides OEM licensing and custom development of TextMaker, PlanMaker, and SoftMaker Presentations for device manufacturers.
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