Adobe Express in Acrobat overview

Last updated on Aug 16, 2025

Learn about the design capabilities and features of Adobe Express in Acrobat.

Acrobat makes it easy to enhance your PDFs using Adobe Express features. With this integration, you can improve the look and design of your documents. Use design tools, templates, and AI-powered features in Adobe Express to turn simple PDFs into polished, professional files.

Visual enhancement features in Acrobat

Adobe Express integration in Acrobat Pro offers several features to enhance your PDF documents. It allows you to:

  • Design with Adobe Express: Open your PDF in the Adobe Express editor directly from the Edit menu to access design tools.
  • Use templates: Create PDFs like flyers, reports, or proposals using customizable Adobe Express templates.
  • Generate AI images: Turn text into unique visuals with Adobe Firefly-powered generative AI.
  • Add pages: Insert new pages into your PDF using the Adobe Express editor.
  • Apply color themes: Choose from preset themes to give your PDF a polished, cohesive look.
  • Add design elements: Enhance your PDF with icons, shapes, and Adobe Stock images.
  • Get font suggestions: Improve typography with recommended fonts tailored to your document.
Note

When you select an Adobe Express design tool within Acrobat, the PDF you open gets converted to a new and separate Adobe Express file. Your original PDF remains unchanged and accessible within Acrobat.

Benefits of Express design features in Acrobat

Adobe Express features in Acrobat offer the following advantages:

  • Improved visuals: Enhance PDFs with design tools to create more professional and engaging documents.
  • Efficient workflow: Edit and style PDFs within Acrobat without switching between apps.
  • Consistent design: Use templates and design elements to maintain branding across documents.
  • Cloud access: Open and continue editing Express-enhanced PDFs in Adobe Express.
  • Availability: Image editing features are available to users with an eligible subscription.