Create Acrobat-only packages

Last updated on 28 September 2026

Learn how to create Acrobat-only deployment packages for organizations with Document Cloud entitlements.

Acrobat-only packages provide a deployment option for organizations with Document Cloud-only entitlements. Use Acrobat-only packages to deploy Acrobat across multiple devices without including Creative Cloud applications.

Before you begin

Packages cannot be deployed across different operating systems or architecture types.

Create separate packages for Windows 32-bit, Windows 64-bit, Windows ARM, macOS (Intel), and macOS (Apple Silicon) devices. Alternatively, use a macOS (Universal) package for both Intel and Apple Silicon devices.

Sign in to the Admin Console and select Packages > Packages.

Select Create a package.

Enter a package name.

Select the target platform from Choose a platform and the installation language from the Language dropdown menu.

Select Enable Remote Update Manager to run updates remotely on client machines with administrator privileges.

Select Create Package to start the build process.

The Packages page displays. You can check the build progress in the list of packages.

When the build completes, the package downloads automatically to your computer's Downloads folder and appears in the Packages list. To confirm its availability or download it again later, select it from the list and select Download.

Tip

To download and distribute the package later, select the package name in the list of packages, then select Download in the right pane.

Navigate to the Downloads folder and open the .exe file (Windows) or the .dmg file (macOS) to download the complete package on your computer.

After downloading the package, use the Acrobat Customization Wizard to configure Acrobat features and preferences before organization-wide deployment.