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 |
| Fill out PDF forms |
yes |
yes |
| E-sign documents with your own signature |
yes |
yes |
| Request digital signatures from others |
no |
no (Adobe Sign service available by request at additional cost per transaction) |
| Create and send forms |
no |
yes (without signature requests only) |
| Combine files |
no |
yes |
| Merge files |
no |
yes |
| Share PDF file with others (via app) |
no |
yes |
| Edit text and images |
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.