Adobe - Acrobat Reader vs Acrobat Pro

Summary

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

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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

 

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Article ID: 172841
Created
Tue 9/3/24 4:25 PM
Modified
Fri 11/21/25 9:56 AM
Applies To
Faculty
Staff

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Provides licensed access to Adobe software, including Creative Cloud apps (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), Adobe Acrobat Pro for PDF editing, and Adobe Sign for secure electronic signatures and digital workflows.