Adobe Acrobat Reader

Convert PDF documents

Create PDF documents

Edit, share, and sign PDF documents

View and comment on PDF documents

The ability to edit a PDF after it has been signed

Better fillable forms

Lets anyone review and mark up a document

Creates a universal file that can be opened on PC, Mac, or Mobile

Tracks digital signatures and forms

Adding some basic document/file editing capabilities for free would be great

Files are often overly large when including any photos or media

Creating an accessible file is too complex

Opens very quickly.

Makes exceptional use of bookmarks.

Easy to navigate from page to page.

Zoom in and zoom out is seamless.

Easy to save files.

It would be nice if there was an easier way to edit PDFs.

While it's great for creating final drafts, rough drafts are not as easy.

In ability to collaborate with others (like you can with MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Opened .pdf

Printed .pdf

Cost

Billing

Automatically billing

Their contract for canceling early

E-signatures

Auto detect blanks

Highlighting and editing a document

Fill in the black without auto detect. It is sometimes hard to align everything..

The layout and tools can be challenging to get used to.

PDF to word documents can be improved.

Signing documents in pdf format

Some editing, as in adding notes on pdf's.

Usually converts well to Word Doc format.

Doesn’t always function if I’m not the administrator

Many features are not available without upgrading to more expensive versions - especially the lack of more editing available in this version.

Frequent spam notifications on updates and other Adobe-affiliated products can get quite persistent and annoying.

Loads pretty fast.

It's reliable offline and in the cloud.

Copying text is easy.

Have the ability to programmatically add more functionality.

Easy document sharing for viewing on all device types regardless of the document source.

Provides a rich toolset for document collaboration and markup while preserving the original.

Simplifies the document signature process for users without the need of expensive software.

Being able to add image "stamps" to a document is a little tricky as the stamp has to already be in PDF format (at least on Mac) to work. This mean you have to convert the image to PDF before you can use it as a stamp.

Being only able to save one signature and one set of initials is a bit of a pain but you can actually use stamps if you need different versions frequently used scribbles for various reasons. The stamp won't secure the document and prevent future changes the same way the signature would though.

All of the other features you might want to use are only included with Acrobat Pro but the options are all displayed in the Reader app. When clicked they will offer the free trial that leads to a paid subscription. This is more of an annoyance but you can't fault Adobe for trying to make a sale.

Editing.

Reformatting Scanned Documents.

Electronic Signature Functionalities.

The only thing that I can think that could be improved upon would be the ease of using the formatting text feature within the program and more flexibility in customizations like this.

Capability to E-Sign documents.

Ability to share document for review and signatures of team members.

Convert Word document to PDF.

Protect document content.

Create a signed copy of the document automatically after e-sign.

Easy to find documents from C Drive.

Make certificate signing more user friendly.

Merge files

Create space

Edit and modify documents

Cost efficiency

Resolution size

Ease of use

Functionality

Convenient for remote companies

Functionality of email messages attached to an Adobe Document

Inability to go back once you are in the page where you assign signers

reading documents

sign and fill up documents to sign

print to pdf

scan

There is a room for improvement in filling documents and signature

There is a room for improvement in self updating

There is a room for improvement related to computer resource management

Creating PDF documents from scratch, including creating various field types

Enhancing a document's security with passwords and encryption

Exporting a PDF document into other file types, including Microsoft Word

Quickly and easily combining documents to create a single PDF

Accurately exporting all fields correctly (including UI design) of a PDF into various formats. There tend to be quirks with some exports.

Choosing the right encryption type. This can get a little tricky.

Getting picky with Acrobat custom fields when you're trying to do something out-of-the-box (during PDF creation).

It has all the tools that individuals need for reading/doing light editing of PDF files.

It is the most secure PDF reader on the market, and it tends to get patched with timely updates on a regular basis.

It usually works very well, as far as the software itself. It doesn't crash a lot, or is particularly an error prone software platform.

Even though it can do light editing, sometimes it can become frustrating to use certain tools, since they might not be available in this version, or might require upgrading to the full version of the software.

Conversion of PDF's to other file formats are somewhat limited in this version.

Integration within other programs is lacking too, as moving up to the full Adobe Acrobat version of the software will offer better integration with other Office-based programs.

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC will easily convert other file formats to PDF for general distribution. For example, if I need to send a Visio diagram to a person who does not have Visio software, I simply "print" the drawing to a PDF using Adobe Acrobat DC.

Acrobat is a good tool for document collaboration. PDF files can be shared, edited, merged and signed all within the application.

Visual presentation of PDF files is quite versatile. For example, if the initial display is too small for one's eyes, one can zoom out the display to make details more easily seen. Other options include pagination, thumbnails of pages, and so on. In short, it is very robust in offering display options.

I'm not a fan of needing to connect to Adobe in order to work with PDF files. While Adobe claims its systems are secure, there is always a doubt in my mind about exposing documents with sensitive data in them to another potential source of vulnerabilities.

The licensing for DC is not something I care for. I don't like the transition from buy it once and own it, to paying an annual licensing fee. Seriously, I really don't like that aspect of Adobe's approach to licensing their software.

I have experienced sporadic issues with form field drop-down menus after resizing forms for display. This problem has been around for a while, and I have yet to see a solution for it. For example, I may have a drop-down with four options, but when I resize the display for the entire page, I may be able to see only one and a half options.

Easy to Edit & Export

Items turn into Editable Text and Images

User Interface is easy to use by all

the subscription is expensive

Ability to view PDF documents on a variety of Devi Ed

Highly reliable software

High level of customer support

Ease of use--users at any level of experience can use the basic functions and learn quickly how to leverage advanced features.

Signatures--Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is a great way to sign off/approve documents or request signatures from others (internal or external), making the process much quicker.

Compatibility--we can create PDFs from any number of documents and easily provide them to others for any number of uses.

Some of the more advanced features could use additional descriptions or clarity for newer users. Many users may not take advantage of them without additional knowledge.

More tools should appear on the sidebar from the initial start of the program. You may customize it, but I'd prefer having the most commonly used tools appear there automatically.

View documents and move them as needed to see them clearly

Make comments on elements of the PDF

Basic form signing

Just look at Adobe Acrobat Pro DC; it has all the features you will need

File conversion from PDF to docx or pptx is great

PDF editing and manipulation can be very handy

Reads any kind of PDF document

Sign documents digitally with your own signature

Protect filled-in and completed documents from further editing or tampering after signing

For a while the browser integration was not stable and crashed periodically (this issue has been fixed in the latest updates)

Basic PDF editing functionality is missing and could be very advantageous. Just add a few watered-down editing features of Acrobat Pro.

I never run into issues opening files

The ease of converting PDFs to Word docs

The free version offers alot more features than past Adobe softwares

The full version and license are very pricey, but they're the only way to access full features

The support team doesn't help directly; they send you an online resource

Program will freeze or crash if working on an older computer/outdated system

Document design

Form creation

Electronic signatures

Editing old formats

Save backup when editing by shutdown prevention

Simple user interface

Easy workflow tabs

Processes files quickly

Limited options for file naming (jpeg exporting)

Signature feature is confusing at times

Occasionally buggy

Edit PDFs. One of the biggest challenges faced in document heavy workflows is editing a PDF. Adobe Reader DC does a fantastic job of allowing you to edit pdfs on the fly without having to go back to the original form and reconverting it.

Sign PDFs. I spend a lot of time signing contracts and approval forms. Adobe Reader DC allows me to do that quickly without having to use my mouse or another third party platform. I can do all I need right in the Adobe Reader DC workflow.

Merge PDFs. I find quite often that I need to put two or more documents together in one form. I can do that with just a few clicks in the Adobe Reader DC merge workflow.

File Size: My biggest complaint is that the longer you use Adobe Reader DC and have it installed the bigger it gets. I have seen at times the software can take as much as 30-40 GB of disk space. When you are working on smaller workstations or laptops this can be a make or break situation.

Pricing: A monthly subscription of $15/ month is required. I personally have it as part of a larger Adobe subscription. In either option I find the pricing to be a little high.