Acrobat is a productivity and collaboration platform that brings together powerful PDF tools, AI features, content creation and seamless sharing to help you to get your best work done. With an Acrobat desktop subscription, you get access to Acrobat desktop software, Acrobat online tools, the Acrobat Reader mobile app and the Adobe Scan app — all so you can work more securely and efficiently from almost anywhere, on any device.

Adobe Acrobat DC is a platform for creating and managing PDF documents. The DC stands for Document Cloud, and it allows you to edit and share your PDF documents across a range of devices, from desktops to mobile phones. Ideal for creativity and collaboration, this secure platform allows you to manage your PDFs wherever you are. Learn more about Adobe Acrobat Document Cloud.

Adobe Acrobat online offers a free version that lets you perform a range of basic tasks, such as viewing, annotating and signing PDF documents in your browser. If you want to access the full range of tools in Adobe Acrobat both online and offline, such as converting file types or editing forms, you’ll need to subscribe to one of the paid plans.

The price of Adobe Acrobat will depend on the plan you choose. We have plans that are tailored to individuals, businesses, students, and teachers, and you can save money by choosing to pay for an annual subscription over a monthly one. For an individual paying for an annual subscription, the price of our Adobe Acrobat plans start from £14.99 per month including VAT. Compare our pricing options.

The difference between Acrobat Standard and Acrobat Pro is the number of tools you get access to. Adobe Acrobat Standard has tools for editing and organising PDFs, as well as filling in forms and converting documents. Acrobat Pro includes everything in Standard but also includes features that let you compare PDFs, redact information, and add logos and URLs. Meanwhile, Acrobat Studio plan offers all Acrobat Pro tools, plus AI-powered workspaces and the AI Assistant. Share knowledge effortlessly and create standout content — all in one place.

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Adobe Acrobat is available through subscription plans designed for different PDF needs.

Acrobat Standard includes essential tools for creating, editing, converting, and signing PDFs, making it suitable for everyday document tasks.

Acrobat Pro includes all Standard features, plus advanced capabilities such as enhanced editing, accessibility support, PDF optimisation, form creation, and print preparation. Acrobat Pro is designed for more complex, professional PDF workflows.

Acrobat Studio is available as an additional offering that extends Acrobat Pro with AI‑powered tools to help summarize and gain insights, create, transform, and generate content from documents. Availability and features may vary by plan and region.

Your subscription to Acrobat includes desktop software, online access and mobile apps, letting you effortlessly sync files across computers and devices.

• Acrobat desktop software: Use Acrobat on your desktop, with tools to edit, convert, protect and sign documents. You can also integrate Acrobat with other productivity tools.
• Acrobat online: Use free PDF and e-signature tools on any browser with the Acrobat web app. Our prebuilt integrations for Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive and more make it easy to store and share files online. You can even send documents for e-signature and track responses in real time.
• Acrobat Reader mobile app: The world’s most trusted PDF reader and editor with more than 635 million installs. View, share, annotate, add comments and sign documents — all in one app.
• Acrobat Scan mobile app: Turn your mobile device into a powerful scanner that recognises text automatically using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and allows you to create, save and organise your paper documents as digital files.

To run Adobe Acrobat, you'll need a strong internet connection, plus the following for Windows and macOS:

• Windows: Windows 10 (64-bit) or 11, 1.5 GHz+ processor, 2 GB RAM, 4.5 GB disk space.
• macOS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, Intel or Apple silicon, 2 GB RAM, 2.75 GB disk space.

See the Acrobat system requirements page for further information.

Adobe Acrobat is available in over 25 lanuages, including English, French, Spanish, German and Italian.

See the Acrobat system requirements page for more information.

To install Adobe Acrobat, simply head to the Acrobat download page and click Download Adobe Acrobat. Your browser will then automatically download the installer to your device. Open your 'Downloads' folder and select the file to start installing Adobe Acrobat. You'll need to log in to access your subscription.

Adobe Acrobat will update automatically when connected to the internet by default. However, if you don't have automatic updates enabled, you can find the option to update under Menu > Help > Check for updates on Windows. If an update is available, you can select Download, where you can follow the instructions.

If you're on macOS, you can update Adobe Acrobat under Help > Check for updates. You can then select Yes if an update is available.

Yes, you can access Adobe Acrobat on your mobile device with our Adobe mobile apps. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be found for free on Google Play Store and the App Store, letting you view and share PDFs wherever you are. You can also download Adobe Scan, which turns your phone into a portable scanner that allows you capture and save paper documents in close detail.

Yes, you can get an Adobe Acrobat extension for your web browser for both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. With the extension, you'll be able to view your PDFs online, as well as mark up proposals and add comments in the form of sticky notes, all without leaving your browser.

You can also get an Adobe Acrobat extension for ChatGPT - making it easier than ever to optimise and edit your documents with the help of generative AI.

Adobe Acrobat's online services provides a range of different functions. You can convert documents to and from PDF, edit PDFs, and sign them - all for free. You'll also get access to AI tools that can summarise documents, and even let you chat to your PDF to get useful insights.