Acrobat XI product comparison See what Acrobat XI software can do for you.	Adobe Reader® XI	Acrobat XI Standard	Acrobat XI Pro
Read PDF files
View, search, and print PDF files
Create PDF files
Create PDF files from virtually any desktop application that prints
IMPROVED Create and send interactive PDF files from popular Microsoft Office applications or web browsers using the Acrobat task ribbon*
Scan paper documents into PDF and create searchable text automatically
IMPROVED Standardize routine, multistep PDF creation tasks using automated or guided Actions, working with a single file or batches of files
NEW Use the Optimize for Web and Mobile guided Action to enhance PDF reading experiences for connected people on the go
Convert PDFs to other formats
IMPROVED Convert PDF files to fully editable Microsoft Word or Excel files, or copy and paste selected parts
NEW Convert PDF files to Microsoft PowerPoint files and update text, tables, objects, and master layouts with ease
IMPROVED Turn PDF files into single or multiple HTML web pages, complete with editable style elements for quick reformatting
Edit PDF files
NEW Edit PDF documents intuitively. Easily modify text or images, or reflow paragraphs on a page with a simple click and drag
NEW Find and replace text throughout your PDF file in just one step
Merge files into PDF
IMPROVED Organize multiple documents in one PDF file, including spreadsheets, emails, scanned documents, websites, and photos
IMPROVED Combine a wide range of content types into a polished PDF Portfolio. Customize with included layouts, themes, and colors
Insert audio, Adobe Flash® Player compatible video, and interactive media for direct playback in Adobe Reader†
Create PDF and web forms
Fill out PDF forms by typing directly on the page or clicking through fillable form fields
Turn existing forms into fillable PDFs. Collect data via Microsoft SharePoint, a network folder, or the Adobe FormsCentral online service‡§
NEW Create new PDF or web forms in minutes with the included FormsCentral desktop app
NEW View real-time results, displayed in easy-to-understand tables and charts, in the FormsCentral desktop app§
Review PDF documents
Annotate documents with a complete set of commenting tools that includes sticky notes, highlights, lines, shapes, and stamps
Manage shared reviews, collecting everyone's feedback in one PDF and letting reviewers build on one another's comments†
Compare and highlight the differences between two versions of a PDF
Sign documents electronically
IMPROVED Sign a PDF file by typing or drawing your name, inserting an image of your signature, or adding a certificate signature**
NEW Get PDF documents signed by others. Use the Adobe EchoSign® service†† to request signatures and track status online
Protect PDF files
NEW Add edit and copy restrictions to your PDFs quickly when working in Acrobat or popular Microsoft Office applications
Remove hidden information such as metadata, attachments, and form fields with one click
Permanently delete sensitive text and illustrations with redaction tools
Create standards-compliant PDF files
IMPROVED Standardize routine, multistep tasks with guided or automated Actions
IMPROVED Create and validate conformance with ISO 32000 PDF standards and convert existing PDFs to ISO-compliant formats
IMPROVED Enhance PDFs for accessibility. Check, verify, and adjust documents that need to meet WCAG 2.0 and PDF/UA standards
Deploy and manage Acrobat and Reader software
IMPROVED Help safeguard systems and data with robust application security, including sandboxing technology
IMPROVED Customize application features and settings with free tools such as the Customization Wizard and the Enterprise Toolkit
IMPROVED Easily deploy your software and update computers with support for Microsoft SCCM/SCUP and Apple Remote Desktop
IMPROVED Deliver Acrobat and Reader as centrally managed, touch-friendly, virtual applications with support for Citrix XenApp