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Jacob Beckerman

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diagram tools
ai diagrams

Top 7 AI diagram apps - a visual review of each

We evaluated a bunch of general and domain-specific diagram tools on their AI features. Evaluation criteria were AI input options, is the diagram editable, can the AI work on existing files or only create the first draft, and the overall UI/UX of the diagram tool. Macro.com came out on top with the best overall result.
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Jacob Beckerman

jacob@macro.com

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acrobat
pdf

Macro vs. Acrobat AI for PDFs

We compared Macro to Adobe Acrobat AI and found Macro to be faster (2 mins vs a few seconds), with better answers (Claude vs. unknown model) and able to chat with multiple files at a time.
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Jacob Beckerman

jacob@macro.com

Productivity Boost

Designing for speed

Here are some things you can do to design interfaces for speed + discussion of the types of speed computers provide (Neuralink vs. GPT plane)
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Jackson Kustec

jackson@macro.com

Productivity Boost

How to annotate PDFs on Mac? [2023]

In this article, I walk you through 3 PDF annotation software you can leverage to mark PDFs easily.
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Jackson Kustec

jackson@macro.com

Productivity Boost

Top 10 Litera alternatives in 2023

Some of the best Litera alternatives you must try are Macro, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft 365, Smokeball, Westlaw Precision, Mycase, Hotdocs, Filevine, Juro, and NOVO Compare. This article will walk you through their respective features, along with each tool’s pros and cons to help you decide which one is best for your business.
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Jackson Kustec

jackson@macro.com

Productivity Boost

How to Compare PDFs [2023]

Learn how to compare PDFs quickly and accurately with Macro PDF Reader. Optimize your workflow, ignore minor changes, and focus on significant differences. Download Macro for free and simplify your PDF comparison process!
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Jackson Kustec

jackson@macro.com

Productivity Boost

How to split a PDF on Mac [2023]

Knowing how to split a PDF on Mac is crucial for business professionals in all sectors. In this article, I walk you through the PDF splitting process, first with Macro and then with Mac's Preview app.
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Jackson Kustec

jackson@macro.com

Productivity Boost

9 best AI PDF editors in 2025 [In-depth review]

This year, some of the best AI PDF editors to try are Macro, UPDF, Foxit PDF Editor, PDFgear, LightPDF, PDFelement, Forma, PDFfiller, and HiPDF. This article discusses their features, pricing, and the benefits of using AI PDF editors over traditional ones.
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Jackson Kustec

jackson@macro.com

Productivity Boost

How to combine PDF files without Adobe Acrobat in 2023?

What if you could effortlessly combine PDFs -  with precision and without stress - for free and without a clunky interface?  This article explains how you can combine PDF files easily with Macro.
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Jackson Kustec

jackson@macro.com

Productivity Boost

How to sign a PDF on Mac for free in 2023?

In this article, I walk you through a step-by-step process of signing a PDF using our sleek, modern tool – Macro.
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Jackson Kustec

jackson@macro.com

Productivity Boost

11 Adobe Acrobat Alternatives You Must Try

Some of the top Adobe Acrobat alternatives in the current market are Macro, Foxit, Power PDF, PDFelement, pdfFiller, Nitro PDF, SmallPDF, Okular, PandaDoc, PDFescape, and Sejda. In this article, we will discuss what makes them better alternatives to Adobe Acrobat.
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Jackson Kustec

jackson@macro.com

Productivity Boost

10 Best AI PDF Readers in 2025 [In Depth Review]

The best AI PDF readers you can try today are Macro, Snip, ChatPDF, HiPDF, PDFgear Copilot, UPDF AI, LightPDF, PDFelement, WPS.ai , and Foxit PDF Editor. In this article, we will discuss their features, pricing, and the benefits of using AI PDF readers over traditional ones.
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Jackson Kustec

jackson@macro.com

Productivity Boost

How to Edit Read-Only PDFs: 4 Methods to Use in 2023

If your work revolves around PDFs, you surely encountered the question - How to edit read-only PDFs? In this article, we will discuss some methods to convert read-only PDFs to editable ones and make the necessary changes.
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Jackson Kustec

jackson@macro.com

Productivity Boost

14 Best PDF Editors for Mac in 2023 [Free & Paid]

Some of the best PDF editors for Mac are Macro, UPDF, Skim, Sejda, SmallPDF, PDFespace, LibreOffice Draw, Adobe Acrobat Pro, PDF Pro, Foxit, PDFFiler, PDFElement, PDF Expert, and PDF Master. In this article, we will discuss their features and explore what these tools have to offer.
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Jacob Beckerman

jacob@macro.com

Company News
Marketing

Announcing our $9.3M Series Seed

Announcing our $9.3M Series Seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz! We're redefining the productivity suite by rebuilding the entire set of open-format document and communication apps.