Adobe - Acrobat Reader vs Acrobat Pro

Use the Acrobat Reader and Acrobat Pro features comparison table below to help you decide if you need Acrobat Reader or Acrobat Pro. 

Acrobat Reader and Acrobat Pro Features Comparison

Table comparing free Acrobat Reader to paid named-user Acrobat Pro.
 

Acrobat Reader

(Free)

Acrobat Pro

(Subscription, up to 2 devices)

View PDF yes yes
Print PDF yes yes
Comment PDF yes yes
Access PDF files shared with you yes yes
Sign yes yes
Fill out PDF forms yes yes
Combine files no yes
Merge files no yes
Share PDF file with others (via app) no yes
Edit text and images no yes
Create and send forms no yes
Request digital signatures from others no yes

HINT: If you have the occasional need to convert PDFs to documents (Word or Google Docs), but don't want to pay for an annual Acrobat Pro Subscription, try the workaround described in this How to convert PDF to Word using Google Drive article.

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Article ID: 172841
Created
Tue 9/3/24 4:25 PM
Modified
Wed 9/4/24 11:12 AM
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