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What’s new in Adobe Acrobat on desktop

Last updated on Jun 9, 2026

Explore the new and enhanced features in the latest releases of Acrobat desktop.

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We're rolling out some features in phases. They may not be available to everyone yet.

June 2026

Work with Featured Templates

Admins can now add organization-specific templates to a dedicated Featured Templates section in the templates library. Available to Acrobat Express Enterprise users only.

Learn more about using Express templates in Acrobat ›

Play podcasts while you continue working

A mini Podcast player keeps audio running as you switch between files. You can control playback and adjust volume without leaving your current document.

Learn more about using podcast features ›

Translate PDFs directly from Acrobat Reader

When your app language differs from a PDF's language, Acrobat Reader now prompts you to translate it, saving the file to Adobe cloud storage and opening it in Adobe Express for editing.

Learn more about translating PDFs ›

Get AI-powered help while working in PDFs

Acrobat Search tool and the AI Assistant floating bar now surface AI prompts for common PDF tasks. Selecting a prompt opens AI Assistant with relevant document context, so you can get answers faster.

Learn more about using AI Assistant in Acrobat ›

Create PDF Spaces with a guided experience

A step-by-step guide walks you through setting up a PDF Space, selecting files, organizing related documents, and arranging content in one place.

Learn more about how to create PDF Spaces ›

Customize PDF Spaces with themes and thumbnails

You can now apply themes, add thumbnails, and upload custom images to PDF Spaces. These options make PDF Spaces easier to identify and give collaborators more visual context.

Learn more about customizing PDF Spaces ›

MathML content support for LaTex tagged PDFs

Screen reader users on NVDA can now hear mathematical equations and formulas read aloud accurately when working with LaTex tagged PDFs in Acrobat. Assistive technology users on NVDA can access STEM documents independently.

Learn more about reading MathML content in tagged PDFs ›

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April 2026

Edit PDFs using chat

Use the Acrobat AI Assistant to perform PDF tasks by typing your request in natural language. Acrobat understands document content and structure to reorganize pages, add headers or footers, and apply watermarks.

Learn how to edit PDFs using chats ›

Track engagement in shared PDF Spaces

PDF Spaces lets you share PDFs in a single space with added context and audio summaries. Owners can track when recipients view the PDF Space and add comments to support reviews and follow‑ups.

Learn more about how to create PDF Spaces ›

Discover and get started with PDF Spaces

Transform everyday file sharing by bringing together files, context, audio summaries, and a custom AI Assistant to highlight what matters for recipients. Guided onboarding highlights essential setup steps, and action cards help to explore and collaborate as you work in the space.

Learn how to unlock AI-powered productivity with PDF Spaces ›

Generate presentations in Japanese and Italian

Create presentation slides in Italian or Japanese. In addition to English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish, you can enter prompts in these languages to generate presentation slides directly in Acrobat.

Learn more about how to generate professional presentations ›

Detect form fields more accurately when you fill and sign PDFs
Acrobat improves how form fields are detected in PDFs when you fill and sign forms. It helps you fill and sign more accurately and reduces the need for manual fixes.

Learn about how to fill and sign forms ›

Previous releases

Find recent files more easily in Acrobat Studio

The Home view for Acrobat Studio users shows more recent files with clearer details, making it easier to locate and open documents.

Learn more about Acrobat workspace basics ›

Navigate Studio Home with accessibility features

Keyboard navigation and screen reader support are updated to reduce tab stops, support arrow‑key navigation, and provide clearer announcements for templates and file details.

Learn more about accessibility features in PDFs ›

Access podcasts with keyboard controls

Generate and play podcasts in Acrobat using keyboard navigation and screen readers. After playback starts, use keyboard controls, including the F6 focus cycle, to move between the podcast control bar and the expanded playback view.

Learn more about podcasts in Adobe Acrobat ›

Get title suggestions based on podcast content

Acrobat now generates context‑aware titles for podcasts, making them easier to recognize.

Learn how to create podcasts in Adobe Acrobat ›

Browse templates in Create

The Create experience in Acrobat is updated to make it easier to find and browse templates. You can search for templates and scroll to load additional templates automatically.

Learn more about how to create PDFs from scratch in Acrobat ›.

Review documents with an overview banner

Read a short summary of your document. A Generative summary banner provides a 60–70-word overview of files with more than 3 pages, helping you understand the document content upfront when opening supported files.

Learn more about how to get AI-generated overview and summaries ›.

Create presentations directly from Acrobat on desktop

In addition to Acrobat on the web, you can now create presentations directly from Acrobat on desktop using prompts or content from your document. Create, review, and edit slides in one place, with access to the complete set of presentation editing tools.

Learn more about how to generate professional presentations in minutes ›

Create PDF Spaces while combining files

When you combine files, you can create a new PDF Space to organize related files and notes. The combined documents are added to the new PDF Space instead of being merged into a single PDF.

Learn more about how to create PDF Spaces ›

Generate presentations in additional languages

Create presentation slides using Adobe Express in German, Portuguese, or Spanish. In addition to English and French, you can enter a prompt and create presentation slides directly from Acrobat using these languages.

Learn more about how to generate presentations ›

Generate a podcast for a PDF

Convert any PDF into an audio playback, with options to hear a quick overview or complete narration. Podcasts improve accessibility, support multitasking, and help you stay informed without continuous reading.

Learn more about podcasts in Adobe Acrobat ›

Listen to podcasts generated from your PDF Space

Convert a PDF to audio playback or create brief audio summaries of long reports in a PDF Space. PDF Space presents your files in a conversational format and supports different playback modes for reviewing content.

Learn more about how to create podcasts ›

Generate presentations directly from the prompt bar

Create slide decks from the Generate presentation tab in the prompt bar. Available to subscribed Studio users, use natural‑language prompts to create structured slide decks and customize content, audience, and length.

Learn more about how to generate professional presentations in minutes ›

Create PDF Spaces directly from Microsoft Word on Windows

Convert your open Word document to a PDF and organize it in a PDF Space. Select Create a PDF Space in Word to generate a PDF Space, which then opens automatically in Acrobat.

Learn how to unlock AI-powered productivity with PDF Spaces ›

Smart Assistance available for free and Reader users

Get step-by-step guidance for tool-based PDF tasks without leaving your document. Smart Assistance now supports Acrobat free and Reader users, in addition to existing Acrobat Pro and enterprise accounts.

Learn how to get smart assistance for PDF tools ›

Organize and edit PDFs in ChatGPT

Use natural language to work on PDFs directly in ChatGPT. Merge files, extract data from scans, compress documents, or edit content without switching apps, keeping your PDF workflows streamlined and efficient.

Learn how to edit and organize PDFs in ChatGPT ›

Generate presentation available to all Acrobat users

Create engaging slides in Adobe Express directly from Acrobat. The AI-powered Generate presentation capability is now available to Acrobat Pro, Standard, Trial, and free users, as well as Reader users, in addition to existing Studio accounts. Enterprise access requires the AI Assistant add-on.

Learn more about how to generate professional presentations in minutes ›

Edit images with Adobe Express in Acrobat Reader on macOS

Now you can edit your images in PDFs without leaving Acrobat Reader on macOS, just as on Windows. Use Adobe Express tools directly from Acrobat Reader to enhance images and improve your documents.

Learn more about how to edit images in Adobe Express ›

Use AI Assistant for tool-based actions in enterprise workflows

AI Assistant now supports tool-based actions for teams and enterprise users. Using natural language, ask the AI Assistant to complete actions in your PDFs, helping you work faster.

Learn how to get smart assistance for PDF tools ›

Explore PDFs with suggested questions and prompt ideas

View suggested questions in the AI Assistant panel while your PDF is being processed. Once it’s ready, check the refreshed questions. Explore the prompt ideas to find insights without writing your own queries.

Learn how to get AI-generated overview and summaries ›

Generate presentations from PDFs

Use AI capabilities to generate ready-to-use presentations in minutes. Available to subscribed Studio users, you can use prompts and turn ideas or documents into structured presentations.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about generating a presentation ›

Collaborate in more languages with PDF Spaces

Create PDF Spaces in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese to collaborate with global teams. Access content in your preferred language, and work effectively with files and links.

Learn about the languages supported in PDF Spaces ›

Set your preferred display size for better viewing

Choose your ideal view in Acrobat. Acrobat now automatically adjusts to your system’s scale settings and remembers your choice, giving you a consistent experience across all your screens.

Learn about viewing PDFs and viewing preferences ›

Discover tools instantly with the new prompt bar

Use the smart prompt bar to quickly access tools, search files, generate images, browse templates, and get AI-powered answers, all from the Acrobat Studio home page.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about the prompt bar ›

Manage content better with PDF Spaces enhancements

Organize and share content more efficiently with new PDF Spaces capabilities: rename spaces, view compact source files, upload during AI chats, add folders from Adobe cloud storage, and connect to SharePoint.

Learn how to unlock AI-powered productivity with PDF Spaces ›

Stay informed with AI Assistant notifications

View a notification when your AI Assistant response is ready, even if you’ve closed the AI Assistant panel or switched files.

Learn how to get smart assistance for PDF tools ›

Spot key information with suggested highlights

Find your most important content instantly with AI-powered highlights. Acrobat learns from your reading behavior and automatically highlights key information to help you review faster and extract insights more efficiently.

Edit images directly from View mode

Quickly enhance images without switching modes. Just right-click an image in your PDF to open it directly in Adobe Express for fast, intuitive editing.

Learn more about how to edit images in Adobe Express ›

Work smarter with PDF Spaces

Turn complex PDFs into clear, usable insights with PDF Spaces. Chat with an AI Assistant, get source-linked answers, and collaborate in one place.

Learn how to unlock AI-powered productivity with PDF Spaces ›

Use AI Assistant to perform tool-based actions

Using natural language, ask the AI Assistant to complete actions for you or guide you with quick-access buttons, helping you work faster and with fewer steps.

Learn how to get smart assistance for PDF tools ›