Install an older version of Acrobat Reader

Last updated on Aug 16, 2025

Learn how to install older versions of Acrobat Reader on Windows and macOS systems.

Windows

Select the following dropdown menus and choose the desired options:

Select Download Acrobat Reader.

When the download completes, locate the installer file, typically named Reader_<version>_<lang>_install.exe

Double-click the installer file.

Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

When you see the confirmation message that the installation is complete, select Finish.

Select the Operating system, Language, and Version that you want to download.

Select Download Acrobat Reader to download the installer file.

Open the downloaded file from your browser's Download folder and double-click the installer file to start the installation.

Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

Select Finish.

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