AI capabilities in Acrobat on mobile

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Discover how Acrobat AI capabilities enhance PDF reading and interaction in Acrobat on mobile.

AI features in Acrobat on mobile (iOS and Android) help you quickly understand and work with documents on the go. Core Acrobat AI capabilities are optimized for fast reading, discovery, and lightweight content creation on your phone.

Why use AI in Acrobat on mobile

  • Understand faster: Get summaries and answers without reading entire documents
  • Stay productive anywhere: Review and explore files anytime
  • Verify the results: Use source‑linked AI responses grounded in your documents

Adobe Acrobat uses generative AI to deliver contextual, source‑linked insights, so you can get key takeaways without scrolling through long PDFs.

Availability and access 

AI features are supported in Acrobat on iOS and Android. Free users get a limited number of AI Assistant requests, while full access is available with subscriptions, such as the AI Assistant add‑on for eligible plans. 

For supported languages for GenAI features and supported file languages, refer to the Generative AI technical requirements.

Key generative AI features

Adobe Acrobat provides powerful generative AI capabilities, including:

PDF Spaces  

PDF Spaces allows you to work with AI insights across multiple files from a single space. 

Using PDF Spaces in Acrobat on mobile, you can: 

  • Ask AI‑powered questions across collections of PDFs and related files 
  • Get consolidated, source‑linked answers from multiple documents 
  • Access shared spaces securely while you’re on the move 

This is useful for reviewing project materials, research sets, or shared documents directly from your phone.

Learn how to create PDF Spaces in Acrobat on mobile.

Generative summaries

When you open a long document on your phone, generative summaries help you quickly understand what matters most. You can:

  • View concise document overviews
  • Scan AI‑generated outlines with section summaries
  • Jump straight to key sections using source‑linked highlights

This makes it easy to review contracts, reports, or study material, even when you’re away from your desk.

Learn how to generate summaries in Acrobat on mobile.

AI Assistant

Use AI Assistant to interact with your documents through natural‑language questions. It helps you quickly find what matters, even on smaller screens. 

With AI Assistant on mobile, you can: 

  • Ask questions about a PDF and get clear, contextual answers 
  • See citations linked directly to the source text 
  • Get suggested follow‑up questions to explore related information 
  • Extract insights from complex or data‑heavy documents 

AI Assistant works across supported document types and is designed for quick, focused interactions on mobile. 

Learn how to use AI Assistant to explore your PDFs.

Podcast

Turn dense PDFs into podcast‑style audio summaries in Acrobat on mobile. You can:

  • Convert documents into natural‑sounding audio that highlights key insights
  • Consume complex content hands‑free, perfect for multitasking on your phone
  • Listen to structured, chaptered audio that follows the document flow
  • Collaborate by sharing audio summaries in PDF Spaces

Learn how to create podcasts in Acrobat on mobile.