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Adobe Acrobat

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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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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
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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 Performance and 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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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Versatile Editing Capabilities: Reviewers have praised Adobe Acrobat for its accurate text, picture, and graphic editing features within PDFs while maintaining consistent formatting. Users appreciate the software's ability to handle various editing tasks effectively.

Effective File Conversion: Users have found the software effective in converting Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files to PDFs without compromising style or content. They value the seamless conversion process that retains the original look and feel of documents.

Usability and Security Features: Customers appreciate the ease of use of Adobe Acrobat along with its robust security measures and functional document editing tools. The combination of user-friendly interface and secure features enhances their overall experience with the software.

Mobile App Limitations: Reviewers have noted that Adobe's mobile apps are perceived as less capable than the desktop version for detailed editing tasks, causing frustration and limitations in on-the-go editing. Some users have encountered difficulties in executing intricate edits due to the lack of advanced features available on mobile platforms.

Subscription Cost Concerns: Some users have found Adobe Acrobat's subscription model expensive, especially for small businesses and individual users, leading to hesitation in committing to long-term usage due to financial constraints. The high cost of subscriptions has deterred some potential users from fully utilizing the software's features.

Confusing Signature Options: Users have expressed confusion with the signature options in Adobe Acrobat, suggesting a need for clearer and more straightforward processes to streamline document signing procedures. The complexity of signature functionalities has resulted in inefficiencies during document authentication processes for some reviewers.

Reviews

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Powerful feature set

Rating: 9 out of 10
June 16, 2022
BP
Vetted Review
Verified User
Adobe Acrobat
6 years of experience
For a while, Acrobat DC crashed pretty frequently. I contacted Adobe Acrobat support about the problem. At first support was unable to provide a solution. After about a month Adobe's software engineers provided a fix. I just wish it had taken less than a month to solve the problem.

Powerful product with mediocre support

Rating: 8 out of 10
October 08, 2020
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Adobe Acrobat
5 years of experience
Live support is difficult to obtain. Most support is in the form of FAQs and community-based online support. There are online experts that can be leveraged, however, nothing compares to real-time voice-based support when you have an issue and a deadline is looming.

Adobe Reader DC

Rating: 7 out of 10
July 09, 2020
ND
Vetted Review
Verified User
Adobe Acrobat
10 years of experience
I have never needed the assistance of Adobe support because of the ease of use. I would not be able to accurately rate the customer support at this time. Because of the increased billing requirements now taking place with subscription based services, I could only hope they would have tier-1 support for all users.

Adobe Acrobat DC - The Gold Standard

Rating: 10 out of 10
May 27, 2020
LM
Vetted Review
Verified User
Adobe Acrobat
12 years of experience
I am rating Adobe Acrobat DC as highly as I can because there is really no other program out there that performs as well and is as user-friendly as Adobe Acrobat DC. It is the gold standard, and well worth the investment in my opinion. If you need to work with PDF documents as part of your workday, there really is no other option.

Various Uses of Adobe Acrobat DC

Rating: 8 out of 10
April 08, 2020
I have not emailed or contacted the support directly, but I have gone to their website and watched some of their videos on using the product. The videos were fast and not very helpful. I learned more from Google and Youtube on how to use the various functions rather than from Adobe itself.

Excellent tool to manage PDF documents

Rating: 8 out of 10
April 03, 2020
EF
Vetted Review
Verified User
Adobe Acrobat
4 years of experience
When I bought Adobe Acrobat DC I sent a couple of questions to the support and they responded very quickly, they provide personalized support and also in the language you need.

Adoobe Acrobat - A MUST for any office environment

Rating: 10 out of 10
February 21, 2020
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Adobe Acrobat
9 years of experience
I've never had to call in for support on this product... but on the occasion that I need a refresher on how to do something, I can very easily find a support article online through a quick search. In general, I find the program fairly straight forward to use. Usually, I am finding tutorials to pass along to other staff and there are plenty of videos or articles online that are helpful.

The Choice for PDFs!

Rating: 10 out of 10
February 14, 2020
I gave it a 10, but I've never contacted support in my many years of using it. I've never run into a problem where contacting support was required. I've dealt with Adobe support in general and have had a great experience. It was really easy to get my issue resolved. I don't know if the support would be different, but overall it was a good experience.

Great product!

Rating: 10 out of 10
February 10, 2020
RH
Vetted Review
Verified User
Adobe Acrobat
5 years of experience
Adobe has excellent customer service.

All you need for creating PDF documents

Rating: 8 out of 10
November 19, 2019
KZ
Vetted Review
Verified User
Adobe Acrobat
2 years of experience
There are many tutorials available on how to use the different tools used with Adobe Acrobat DC. A google search will also quickly produce answers since it is a widely used program. They also provide online support for questions or issues the user may encounter. The online support sends you to a very helpful user guide that is user friendly and makes it very easy to search and find answers in a timely manner.

We love Acrobat!

Rating: 10 out of 10
October 18, 2019
LC
Vetted Review
Verified User
Adobe Acrobat
15 years of experience
Honestly, we've never used support for Acrobat because we've never needed it. So, I don't think I'm the best to answer this question, besides saying that it must be a good thing that we've never had to call support!

Adobe Acrobat DC is the ideal PDF editor

Rating: 10 out of 10
October 18, 2019
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
Adobe Acrobat
4 years of experience
I've had several tickets opened with Adobe Acrobat DC support, both via e-mail, phone, and chat. Everyone I've dealt with was very helpful and in one case went above and beyond to correspond with me personally until my issue was fully resolved. This type of support makes me very glad I chose Adobe Acrobat DC.
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