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Adobe Acrobat

Overview

What is Adobe Acrobat?

Adobe Acrobat DC is the current version of the well-established document / PDF management solution, part of the Adobe Document Cloud (the other part being Adobe's eSign services based on technology acquired with EchoSign in 2011).

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Acrobat checks the box

7 out of 10
February 03, 2024
Incentivized
We use Acrobat in a variety of different ways in our organization. The main two uses for our team are in our marketing and sales efforts. …
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Pricing

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Acrobat Standard for Individuals

$12.99

Cloud
per month

Acrobat Standard for teams

$14.99

Cloud
per month per user

Acrobat Pro for Individuals

$19.99

Cloud
per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • Setup fee optional
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.adobe.com/acrobat/pricing/b…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $12.99 per month
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Product Details

What is Adobe Acrobat?

Documents are more than just a collection of information and proof. They are foundational to connecting people and ideas, pushing business forward.  Adobe Acrobat helps to keep users connected to their teams while driving business forward – no matter where they are working.

Acrobat is a PDF and e-signature solution with users among Fortune 500 companies. Acrobat users can create, edit, convert, share, sign, and combine documents from the Adobe platform. It provides for digital experiences that enable team to collaborate and work from any device, anytime, anywhere. Liquid Mode in Acrobat also enables users to view PDFs on small screens without the need to pinch and zoom.

In partnership with Microsoft, Adobe aims to reimagine how work gets done in a modern, secure, and connected hybrid workplace. Acrobat solutions are designed to seamlessly integrate with any preferred Microsoft apps so that users save time by creating, editing, sharing, and signing right from Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, and more. It also features smart integrations with Google, Box, and other daily use apps.

Acrobat provides access to file protection features to protect documents from being copied, changed, or printed – for added peace of mind. Acrobat helps organizations comply with security standards and regulatory requirements such as GLBA and FERPA. It also meets ISO 32000 standards for electronic document exchange, including special-purpose standards such as PDF/A for archiving, PDF/E for engineering, and PDF/X for printing.

Adobe Acrobat Screenshots

Screenshot of Create, edit, convert, and share PDF files all from within Microsoft Teams – as part of Acrobat integrations with Microsoft 365 apps.Screenshot of With Liquid Mode in Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app, users can read PDFs on phones and tablets without having to pinch and zoom. Navigate lengthy documents with intelligent outline and search tools, while maximizing readability and comfort with font size and line spacing that are adjustable.Screenshot of Fill and sign PDF forms from anywhere and on any device.  Collect signatures, digitally track progress, and automatically archive the signed document.Screenshot of With Adobe Scan mobile app, capture and convert documents into high-quality, interactive PDF documents that can be filled out, signed, and shared.  Eliminates the hassle of finding a printer, filling a form by hand, and scanning it again.

Adobe Acrobat Videos

Adobe Acrobat DC is built for the cloud-connected, multi-device world. It streamlines reviews and feedback with a new review service, and users can edit PDFs on tablets with a touch of the finger, or send documents for Signature.
How to make changes to PDFs and send them out to get e-signed in Acrobat Pro.
Password-protected PDFs to keep formatting locked and sensitive info more secure.
Sending PDFs for review, gathering comments in one place, and responding in real time with Acrobat Pro.

Adobe Acrobat Integrations

Adobe Acrobat Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android
Supported LanguagesBulgarian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukranian

Frequently Asked Questions

Adobe Acrobat DC is the current version of the well-established document / PDF management solution, part of the Adobe Document Cloud (the other part being Adobe's eSign services based on technology acquired with EchoSign in 2011).

Adobe Acrobat starts at $12.99.

Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Foxit PDF Editor (FoxitPhantom) are common alternatives for Adobe Acrobat.

Reviewers rate Ease of integration highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of Adobe Acrobat are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Adeeb Siddiqui | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Adobe Acrobat is not just a tool to view the digital documents but a comprehensive application software that allows you to streamline your work flows & communicate with the team members and customers safely. With key digital document features including powerful encryption, verification capabilities, mobile-friendly features, it has given a significant boost to our business productivity and security. We can electronically sign & protect the documents while sharing it with others.
Rajbhushan Sharma | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Adobe's security and compliancestandards have reduced risks from cyber attacks, created confidence with clients and stakeholders, and greatly improved data protection while ensuring legal compliance with requirements such as GDPR and HIPAA.In the end,this proactive strategy has improved our organization's operations and reputation by establishing a secure environmentand lowering the risk of data breaches, legal problems, and illegalaccess.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall, Adobe's focus on security and compliance standards positively impacts our organization. It helps protect against data breaches, reduce legal risks, build trust and reputation, streamline audit processes, meet industry-specific requirements, and gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Sean Moore | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The security features of Adobe Acrobat is adequate, but could be better. I also like the documentation file lock features. The security password feature is nice but perhaps more features like a two-factor authentication would be useful. Beyond this, the security features are fine and serves to meet our established compliance standards on my organization.
Kelvin Morgan | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Adobe Acrobat provides data protection capability, which helps with personal and business data integrity management. The compliance easy management option is incredible. The data access control is also amazing via Adobe Acrobat. The transfer of multiple files is secure across the entire business team, and document signing is impressive.
Adam Montgomery | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Adobe is such a well-known and trusted brand in the space that we do not worry about our organization's data. We feel extremely comfortable in using Adobe to work on sensitive, proprietary company documents. We feel that not only is this because of their trustworthy brand name, but also due to the fact, that they invest so heavily in security.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It’s unique approach to data security, encrypting the entire document stands out as added benefit guaranteeing enhanced security. It prevents unauthorized access to data by encrypting the documents and also avoid misuse of data in case of loss or theft.
Score 3 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The impact is two-fold: first, it instills confidence internally, assuring our teams that confidential information is handled securely. Second, it reinforces trust externally, especially with clients entrusting us with payment-related data. The overall security of our data has become a crucial aspect of our overall risk management strategy, contributing to a secure and compliant environment for our internal systems and services.
Joyce Williams | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Through the effective data protection and security level that Adobe community offers we can e sure of our data security across different platforms and easy management of multiple projects personal data. The contacts and other business data are easily managed with the platform and share without risking any project information.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
This focus on security was not a key concern for us in adopting Adobe. However, we are aware of the importance security plays in Adobe products, and the continuous support and updates that are available did play a part in providing a strong case for adopting this software. Adobe Acrobat allows us to worry less about having documents compromised.
Raphael Sanguinete | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ww think Adobe is a well-known and trusted company, so we never had any doubts about the security of the informations that we put in documents that we pass through their software. So, it's a positive impact, as Adobe's reputation help us not worry about having the information in our documents insecure in any way.
February 03, 2024

Acrobat checks the box

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Frankly, we are not really using this tool for anything that would be important to security and compliance. We are not documenting anything that is secure or secretive. So while its great that they have these high standards, it really has no impact on us. However, as things continue to change it might become a bigger deal for us and will be super important.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Focusing on security is the absolute minimum expected from Adobe when it comes to Acrobat, just like any other product. Therefore, it is critical for Adobe to ensure that its digital signature features cannot be compromised. Likewise, its cloud-based services need to be extremely secure in order for customer data integrity to be guaranteed. Software running on users' computers must also be solidly dependable so that no leak or interception of data can occur at any time.
Tony Morales, PMP, CSM | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Adobe Acrobat allows our company to remain complaint in our export and trade compliance space. We use Adobe Acrobat in all aspects of working with the US Government to properly export our products globally. Adherence to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation is crucial for our business and Adobe Acrobat is an enabler for that adherence.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I don't have direct experiences or information on specific organizations' interactions with Adobe, but I can say that our company is always preferring cloud services/ servers that are EU-based. But Adobe's commitment to security standards, including encryption and secure transmission, helps to convince them with implementation. Adobe Acrobat's features, such as digital signatures and document encryption, align with legal and regulatory requirements.
Scott Strader | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We try not to let users save in the Adobe cloud and honestly would like to turn this function off for users. There is not too much of a security concern otherwise because the software is installed on PC's that are consistently being monitored by our IT Department. We have started using sign and security is more of a concern here with confidential documents being sent around.
January 26, 2024

Acrobat keeps us agile!

Paul Gully | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
As we are also focused heavily on security their standards have enabled us to feel much more secure ourselves. And then, in turn, for our own services to our clients. Cyber security is something that we are focusing on more now, and knowing that the products we use are constantly investing and developing in this makes our lives much easier.
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I must be honest, in an era where it seems the IT security of every platform except banks and investment firms is utterly hacked on the reg with the complete compromise of data and security integrity, I have not heard the same from or about Adobe and have learned of it ever happening to any system I have been using. Considering the nature and sensitivity of contracts - this is a plus!
Allen Gendler | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Although security is not a big concern, it is nice to know that we are well-protected at the office from possible data breaches, and Adobe is secure to use as well. In the 15 years of business, I am proud to say that there have been no breaches or any other type of security concerns.
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