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Adobe Acrobat

Adobe’s subscription PDF editor. The free Acrobat Reader only views, comments, fills and signs.

Price
Paid · from $14.99/month
License
Proprietary
Works on
Windows, Mac, iPhone & iPad, Android, Web browser
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Latest release: 26.002.21931 · released Sep 17, 2026

In short

The reference tool for editing, converting, redacting and e-signing PDFs. Acrobat Standard and Acrobat Pro are subscriptions; the 7-day Pro trial asks for card details.

Made by: Adobe Inc. · Where your data lives: Files stay on your computer when you use the desktop app; paid plans add Adobe cloud storage and online tools.

Logo from: apps.apple.com — App icon of Acrobat Reader, Adobe’s Acrobat app for phones.

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Download & install

Every link goes to the official site, an official app store, or the project’s own GitHub releases.

Official download page adobe.com
Windows Your device
Free trial and installer

Needs an Adobe account; the trial asks for card details.

iPhone & iPad Your device
Acrobat Reader on the App Store
Web browser Your device
Acrobat online

Latest release: 26.002.21931 · released Sep 17, 2026 · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · Release notes

What we could verify

We checked key factual claims and linked to primary sources so you can confirm the details. Last reviewed Oct 3, 2026

Pricing & license Editing needs a subscription: Standard US$14.99/month or Pro US$19.99/month on an annual plan billed monthly. The free Acrobat Reader cannot edit text or images. View vendor pricing · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · adobe.com
Where your data lives The desktop app works on files on your computer. Paid plans add 100 GB of Adobe cloud storage. See plan details · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · adobe.com
Platform support Desktop app for Windows 10/11 (64-bit) and macOS 13 to 26; Acrobat Reader for iOS and Android; Acrobat online in the browser. No Linux version. Check system requirements · Checked Oct 3, 2026 · helpx.adobe.com

Try before you move

A simple way to see if it fits your needs.

  1. Open a real documentTry a PDF you actually work with, not a sample file.
  2. Repeat your hardest workflowTest the exact task you do most often, such as editing, converting, or adding a signature.
  3. Export and inspect the resultMake sure the output looks right and keeps your formatting.

Good to know

  • Cancelling an annual plan billed monthly after the first 14 days costs a fee (in the US terms, 50% of the remaining contract). Source: adobe.com

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