Adobe Acrobat: The Perfect PDF Companion
January 16, 2024
Adobe Acrobat: The Perfect PDF Companion
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat is used in various forms both professionally and personally. In my experience, I've found it to be the gold standard for working with or manipulating PDFs. Users have the ability to open, edit, dictate, insert signatures, create PDFs, combine files, add comments and markups, as well as so much more. I think my primary usage is for adding or inserting text onto a PDF, as well as signing off (using the built-in signature feature). I would rank Adobe Acrobat in the necessary category - it's a tool that I would not be able to live without given my daily workflow and tasks.
- PDF Creation and Editing - The platform excels in this regard above competitors. Users can also convert documents from various formats into PDFs and make modifications to existing PDFs.
- Security - Built-in features give users the ability to encrypt PDFs, set password protection, and control access permissions. This ensures confidentiality and integrity for sensitive files.
- Interactive Forms - Users can actually create forms with text fields, checkboxes, and drop-down menus. This is helpful for data collection.
- Collaboration - Users can also collaborate on documents giving multiple individuals the ability to review, edit or comment.
- OCR Features - I don't think most folks realize the poweful ability of this. Users can scan documents, open in Adobe, and now the documents are searchable or editable.
- Adobe Acrobat comes at a price. While it is likely the gold standard, it can be relatively expensive to obtain all of these pro features if you are an individual user or small business.
- Complexity - Due to all of the advanced features, it may be overwhelming for new users or individuals who do not need all of these features and capabilities.
- Mobile app has room for improvement.
- It would be nice to see some sort of Cloud integration feature with Google Drive or other platforms.
- Modifying or editing PDFs
- Using the built-in signature feature for managing workflow of documents
- Scanning and OCR capabilities
- Other
I have alluded to many of these options previously, but the platform enables you to do so much with PDFs. To my knowledge, no other platform has all of the advanced features and capabilities that Adobe Acrobat possesses. I think most folks are comfortable with the platform as well - most individuals have experience, so there's no need ot learn a new layout or interface.
- Increased operational efficiencies by aiding in workflow
- Increased productivity because so many features are built into this single tool
- Incredible security features (encryption and password protection)
Adobe's security and compliance standards significantly impact our company by ensuring data protection, legal compliance, and document integrity. By offering encryption, password protection, and adherence to regulations, Adobe Acrobat helps any business safeguard sensitive information. Secure collaboration features and protection against cyber threats enhance the company's resilience. This commitment not only mitigates risks but also fosters trust, protecting the brand's reputation. Adobe's standards contribute to data security, legal adherence, collaborative integrity, and overall risk reduction for companies utilizing their software.
- Kami, Nitro Productivity Suite and Foxit PDF Editor (FoxitPhantom)
In my experience, Adobe Acrobat offers more advanced features and security safeguards than competitors. It may come at a price, but you feel that you can trust in the brand and the abilities of the platform when compared to competitors. With that in mind, some users may find competitors more beneficial if they do not need as many advanced features or if they are not working with confidential material.
Do you think Adobe Acrobat delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Adobe Acrobat's feature set?
Yes
Did Adobe Acrobat live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Adobe Acrobat go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Adobe Acrobat again?
Yes