Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format used to present and exchange documents reliably, independent of software, hardware, or operating system. Invented by Adobe, PDF is now an open standard maintained by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). PDFs can contain links and buttons, form fields, audio, video, and business logic.
Adobe Acrobat with Adobe Document Cloud services allows users to prepare and share documents. Create, edit, and sign documents with Acrobat DC, and use Document Cloud services to accomplish more—in the office or on the go.
With Acrobat DC, you always have access to the latest features via quarterly product updates. Adobe Document Cloud services help you complete essential PDF tasks on the go with the Acrobat Reader mobile app or your web browser, including storing and sharing files online. Document Cloud services also enable complete workflows for sending, e-signing, and tracking documents.
Adobe Acrobat with Adobe Document Cloud services allows users to prepare and share documents. Create, edit, and sign documents with Acrobat DC, and use Document Cloud services to accomplish more—in the office or on the go.
With Acrobat DC, you always have access to the latest features via quarterly product updates. Adobe Document Cloud services help you complete essential PDF tasks on the go with the Acrobat Reader mobile app or your web browser, including storing and sharing files online. Document Cloud services also enable complete workflows for sending, e-signing, and tracking documents.
![]() | Edit PDF’s Edit PDFs faster with full-page paragraph reflow and easy bullet updates. |
Export PDFs Export PDFs to Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint with improved bullet and table formatting. | ![]() |
![]() | Turn any form into a PDF Autofill with saved information, and then sign electronically. No printing or faxing required. |
Work with Dropbox, Box, and OneDrive Access, edit, and store files in your Dropbox, Box, and Microsoft OneDrive accounts. | ![]() |
Acrobat DC
See what a subscription to Adobe Acrobat DC can do for you—enhanced with premium features in the Acrobat Reader mobile app and Adobe Document Cloud services.
Acrobat DC subscription gives you so much more than the latest desktop software. Designed for today’s multidevice world, Acrobat DC lets you create, convert, edit, protect, sign, share, and track PDFs with smart, integrated tools across your computer, mobile device, and web browser. And you’ll get new and updated features as they become available.
Product Highlights
Acrobat DC subscription gives you so much more than the latest desktop software. Designed for today’s multidevice world, Acrobat DC lets you create, convert, edit, protect, sign, share, and track PDFs with smart, integrated tools across your computer, mobile device, and web browser. And you’ll get new and updated features as they become available.
Product Highlights
Stay productive on the go Create, convert, organize, and sign PDFs in the office or from your mobile device. And easily edit PDFs on an iPad. With Adobe Document Cloud services, you get instant access to PDF tools across your desktop, browser, tablet, and smartphone—so you can start and resume tasks from anywhere. | ![]() |
![]() | Instantly edit scanned documents Take pictures of paper documents with the Adobe Scan mobile app and automatically convert them to editable PDFs with automatic font matching so new edits blend right in. |
Easily compare files Compare two versions of a PDF using an easy-to scan results summary of all differences. | ![]() |
![]() | Export PDFs to Office Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint formats while preserving formatting like bulleted lists and tables. |
Sign anything from anywhere Fill, sign, and send forms fast from anywhere with smart autofill. | ![]() |
![]() | Work with Dropbox, Box, and OneDrive Access, edit, and store files in your Dropbox, Box, or Microsoft OneDrive account while working in Acrobat DC on your desktop or mobile device. Export PDFs to Office Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint formats while preserving formatting like bulleted lists and tables. |
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Acrobat Standard DC | Acrobat PRO DC | |
Merger & Interact with PDF’s | ||
View, interact with, and comment on PDF content from your computer, mobile device, or web browser | ||
Access a list of documents you need to view, review, or sign along with detailed information about the task | ||
Get alerts across devices when others view, review, or sign documents—or request actions from you | ||
Be more productive on the latest touch-enabled devices including tablets | ||
Compare two versions of a PDF using an easy-to-scan results summary showing all the differences | ||
Create & Protect PDF’s | ||
Create PDFs using your computer, mobile device, or web browser | ||
Create high-quality, protected PDFs in Office 365 online apps | ||
Prevent others from copying, editing, or printing sensitive information in PDFs | ||
Create password-protected PDFs | ||
Convert or validate PDFs for compliance with ISO standards like PDF/A or PDF/X | ||
Create and fix PDFs to meet accessibility standards for people with disabilities | ||
Prepare PDFs consistently with guided actions | ||
Convert PDFs to other file formats from your computer, mobile device, or web browser | ||
Turn scanned paper documents into instantly searchable, editable PDFs with fonts that match the original | ||
Add audio, video, and interactive objects to your PDFs | ||
Redact to permanently remove sensitive information in PDFs | ||
Preflight and prepare files for high-end print production | ||
Add Bates numbering to legal documents | ||
Fill, Sign ,Comment on and Share on PDF’s | ||
Share PDF links so others can view, comment on, or sign, and get notified when the recipients take action | ||
Collect legally binding e-signatures from others, and track responses in real time | ||
Comment on PDFs with a full suite of markup tools including text editing, highlighter, and sticky notes | ||
Host SharePoint-based reviews on Office 365 sites from Windows or macOS | ||
Deploy & Manage across the organization | ||
Use a web console to add, remove, reassign, and track licenses; manage users and groups; and set up multiple admin roles | ||
Customize features and settings with the Customization Wizard and Enterprise Toolkit | ||
Deploy and update with Microsoft SCCM/SCUP and Apple Remote Desktop |
System requirements for Windows OS
• 1.5GHz or faster processor
• Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit)
• 1GB of RAM
• 2.5GB of available hard-disk space
• 1024x768 screen resolution
• DVD-ROM drive required (if installing from disc)
• Internet Explorer 11; Firefox (ESR); or Chrome
• Video hardware acceleration (optional)
• This software will not operate without activation. Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. * Phone activation is not available.
• 1.5GHz or faster processor
• Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit)
• 1GB of RAM
• 2.5GB of available hard-disk space
• 1024x768 screen resolution
• DVD-ROM drive required (if installing from disc)
• Internet Explorer 11; Firefox (ESR); or Chrome
• Video hardware acceleration (optional)
• This software will not operate without activation. Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. * Phone activation is not available.
Adobe Acrobat 2020
Acrobat 2020 is the latest perpetual desktop version of Acrobat. It simplifies everyday PDF tasks and includes many productivity enhancements when working with PDFs from your desktop.
Acrobat Standard/Pro editions have the primary features
Help your workforce be more productive and organized with Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020. Enable everyone in your organization to create, edit, fill, and sign PDF documents. Give users a single place to organize, manage, and search for their PDFs with the centralized Home view. And let them open files protected with Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) solutions. With Acrobat Pro 2020, you can deploy software and updates from your local server or install remotely, while protecting your corporate systems and data.
Acrobat Standard - The reliable desktop solution for working with PDF documents.
Get the PDF tools you need. With Adobe Acrobat Standard 2020, you can create, edit, fill, sign, and protect PDF documents on Microsoft Windows. Quickly convert documents to PDF. Turn paper documents into searchable PDFs. And manage all your PDF files from the centralized Home view. All with the reliable desktop PDF solution from Adobe, the leader in secure digital documents.
Acrobat Standard/Pro editions have the primary features
- Interact with PDF’s
- Create PDF’s
- Edit PDF’s
- Share and Sign
Help your workforce be more productive and organized with Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020. Enable everyone in your organization to create, edit, fill, and sign PDF documents. Give users a single place to organize, manage, and search for their PDFs with the centralized Home view. And let them open files protected with Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) solutions. With Acrobat Pro 2020, you can deploy software and updates from your local server or install remotely, while protecting your corporate systems and data.
Acrobat Standard - The reliable desktop solution for working with PDF documents.
Get the PDF tools you need. With Adobe Acrobat Standard 2020, you can create, edit, fill, sign, and protect PDF documents on Microsoft Windows. Quickly convert documents to PDF. Turn paper documents into searchable PDFs. And manage all your PDF files from the centralized Home view. All with the reliable desktop PDF solution from Adobe, the leader in secure digital documents.
Tabbed viewing The new Home view helps you stay organized and productive - it's a single place for you to organize, manage, and search for all your PDFs. | ![]() |
![]() | Run OCR on scanned documents with live text With Acrobat 2020, you can run OCR on a scanned PDF that contains images with live text on them. |
Color customization capability in the Fill & Sign tool You can now choose your desired color to fill the PDF form and sign it using the Fill and Sign tool in Acrobat 2020. To change the color, click the Color button in the Fill & Sign toolbar. | ![]() |
![]() | Sign PDF files with DirectInk New support for DirectInk in the Signatures Panel of the Certificates app offers a more natural experience and gives you more control of how your signature looks when signing on Windows 10 devices. |
![]() | Compare Files Quickly and accurately detect differences between two PDF files with the all-new Compare Files tool. |
![]() | Scan to PDF With the new scan-to-PDF workflow, it's easy to choose the best scanning options and get the best results. |
Digital IDs Digitally sign, certify, and verify documents more easily with the updated Certificates tool. | ![]() |
System requirements for Windows OS
• 1.5GHz or faster processor
• Windows 8, 8.1 (32 bit and 64 bit)†, or Windows 10 (32 bit and 64 bit)
• 2GB of RAM
• 4.5GB of available hard-disk space
• 1024x768 screen resolution
• Internet Explorer 11; Firefox (ESR); or Chrome
• Video hardware acceleration (optional)
• This software will not operate without activation. Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*
• 1.5GHz or faster processor
• Windows 8, 8.1 (32 bit and 64 bit)†, or Windows 10 (32 bit and 64 bit)
• 2GB of RAM
• 4.5GB of available hard-disk space
• 1024x768 screen resolution
• Internet Explorer 11; Firefox (ESR); or Chrome
• Video hardware acceleration (optional)
• This software will not operate without activation. Internet connection and registration are required for software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*
Feature comparison between Acrobat Standard 2020 And Acrobat Pro 2020
Acrobat Standard 2020 | Acrobat Pro 2020 | |
Compatible with |
Desktop software only IE 11; Firefox (ESR); or Chrome, Windows 7 or higher |
Desktop software only IE 11; Firefox (ESR); or Chrome, Windows 7 or higher or Mac OS X v10.10, or higher |
Interact with PDF’s | ||
Compare two versions of a PDF to review all differences | ||
Measure the distance, area, and perimeter of objects in PDFs | ||
Create PDF’s | ||
Convert documents and images to PDF files | ||
Create technical PDFs in Microsoft Project, Visio, or Autodesk AutoCAD | ||
Create and validate PDFs to meet accessibility standards for people with disabilities | ||
Edit PDFs | ||
Edit PDF text and images with full-page paragraph reflow | ||
Turn PDFs into editable Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files | ||
Redact to permanently remove visible information in PDFs | ||
Add audio, video, and interactive objects to PDFs | ||
Share & Sign | ||
Digitally sign, certify, and verify documents | ||
Mark PDFs with stamps, such as “approved” or “draft” | ||
Automatically optimize PDFs to reduce file size | ||
Preflight and prepare files for high-end print production |
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