New features summary | February 2024 release of Acrobat

Learn about new features and enhancements in the February 2024 release of Acrobat on the desktop.

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No sign in required to use Acrobat after subscription expires

Note

This feature is being rolled in phases and isn’t available to all users.

You can continue using your Acrobat to view your PDF files and other free services even if you are not signed in after your subscription/trial expires or you canceled your subscription. You must sign in to access paid features or activate your subscription. 

Use free features in Acrobat after subscription expires

Note

This feature is being rolled in phases and isn’t available to all users.

If your subscription/trial has expired or you have canceled your plan, and you try uninstalling Acrobat, you'll see a dialog informing you about how you can still use Acrobat to access free features such as viewing PDFs, adding comments, fill and sign, etc. Once your subscription expires, you don't need to uninstall Acrobat, as you can still use the free features of Acrobat Reader. 

Confirmation dialog for uninstalling Acrobat Reader

Improved home banner to subscribe once the subscription expires

Improved banner in the left pane of the home screen to subscribe directly once your Acrobat Pro subscription expires. 

Banner to subscribe to Acrobat pro once your subscription expires

Edit panel tools inform you about their usage before you subscribe 

Improved experience in renewing or upgrading your subscription while exploring the edit panel in Acrobat Reader. If you select any tool in the Edit panel, you get a dialog box informing you about the tool you selected and a direct link to subscribe. The dialog box tells you the value of your selected tools and how they might help you perform your tasks. 

Edit Panel tool is highlighted and a banner to upgrade your subscription is shown

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