What’s new in Adobe Acrobat on desktop

Last updated on Oct 7, 2025

Explore the new and enhanced features in the latest releases of Acrobat desktop.

Note

We're rolling out some features in phases. They may not be available to everyone yet.

September 2025

Discover tools instantly with the new prompt bar

Use the smart prompt bar to quickly access tools, search files, generate images, browse templates, and get AI-powered answers, all from the Acrobat Studio home page.

Learn how to get answers to frequently asked questions about the prompt bar 

Manage content better with PDF Spaces enhancements

Organize and share content more efficiently with new PDF Spaces capabilities: rename spaces, view compact source files, upload during AI chats, add folders from Adobe cloud storage, and connect to SharePoint.

Learn how to unlock AI-powered productivity with PDF Spaces 

Stay informed with AI Assistant notifications

View a notification when your AI Assistant response is ready, even if you’ve closed the AI Assistant panel or switched files. 

Learn how to get smart assistance for PDF tools

 

Spot key information with suggested highlights 

Find your most important content instantly with AI-powered highlights. Acrobat learns from your reading behavior and automatically highlights key information to help you review faster and extract insights more efficiently.

Edit images directly from View mode

Quickly enhance images without switching modes. Just right-click an image in your PDF to open it directly in Adobe Express for fast, intuitive editing.

Learn more about how to edit images in Adobe Express

Release notes

Review a summary of the latest updates, new features, and fixed issues in recent Acrobat releases.

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Use Acrobat AI Assistant to ask questions and get clear answers from your documents.

August 2025

Work smarter with PDF Spaces

Turn complex PDFs into clear, usable insights with PDF Spaces. Chat with an AI Assistant, get source-linked answers, and collaborate in one place.  

Learn how to unlock AI-powered productivity with PDF Spaces ›

Use AI Assistant to perform tool-based actions

Using natural language, ask the AI Assistant to complete actions for you or guide you with quick-access buttons, helping you work faster and with fewer steps.

Learn how to get smart assistance for PDF tools ›

Get image ideas from Adobe Stock

Discover relevant visuals from Adobe Stock, powered by Adobe Express, to quickly enhance your PDFs for designing, presenting, or sharing.

Learn more about how to design PDFs using Adobe Express 

Hear text read aloud with natural voices

Use Read out loud with premium online voices for a more natural listening experience. It helps you stay focused while reviewing content. 

Learn about reading PDFs with reflow and accessibility features