PDF reading

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader opens PDFs and provides tools for reviewing documents.

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Category
Productivity
Platforms to check
Windows, macOS
Pricing and license
See publisher terms

Where Adobe Acrobat Reader fits

Choose it when a PDF needs to be read, annotated or handled in an Adobe-based workflow.

Check before you choose

Distinguish reader functions from editing features that may require a separate subscription.

Find the right edition

Start with the destination for your device or the publisher's website. Use the current requirements and terms there to confirm the edition you need.

Compare the workflow

Separate personal notes, office documents and shared project tracking when comparing options. Local files offer a different ownership model from a hosted workspace, and synchronization is not a substitute for a backup.

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