Open Control Panel.
- What's new
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Get started
- Learn the basics
- Access the app
- Preferences and settings
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Use Acrobat AI
- Get started with generative AI
- Set up generative AI in Acrobat
- Understand usage and policies
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Create documents
- Create PDFs
- Explore advanced conversion settings
- Scan documents to PDFs
- Optimize PDFs
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Edit documents
- Edit text in PDFs
- Edit images or objects
- Enhance PDFs with Adobe Express
- Use links and attachments
- Edit PDF properties
- Organize pages
- Add backgrounds and watermarks
- Use headers and footers
- Apply bates numbering
- Combine files
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E-sign documents
- Learn about Acrobat signatures
- Request e-signatures
- Manage digital signatures
- Fill and sign documents
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Work with PDF forms
- Explore PDF forms basics
- Create PDF forms
- Fill and sign PDF forms
- Customize PDF form fields
- Insert barcodes in PDFs
- Share PDF forms
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Share and review documents
- Share documents
- Manage comment preferences
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Review documents
- Insert text
- Replace text
- Add attachments as comments
- Add comments in callouts
- Add comments to selected text or images
- Add markups
- Change markup colors
- Add comments using sticky notes or chat bubbles
- Add comments in text boxes
- Add comments to videos in Acrobat Pro
- Add shapes, lines, and freeform drawings
- Edit comments
- Group and ungroup comments
- Join PDF reviews
- Use stamps
- Manage reviews
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Protect documents
- Protect with passwords
- Encrypt with certificates
- Manage digital IDs
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Redact PDFs
- About redacting and sanitizing PDFs in Acrobat Pro
- Types of redactable data
- Redact sensitive content in Acrobat Pro
- Search and redact text in Acrobat Pro
- Text redaction properties in Acrobat Pro
- Redact images in PDFs
- Change redaction appearance in Acrobat Pro
- Sanitize PDFs in Acrobat Pro
- Apply multiple codes to a redaction in Acrobat Pro
- Create redaction codes and code sets in Acrobat Pro
- Edit redaction codes and code sets in Acrobat Pro
- Use protected view
- Mitigate security risks
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Print documents
- Set up and print PDFs
- Use secure and special print mode
- Print duplex and multi-page document
- Print booklets, posters, and banners
- Save and export documents
- Create accessible documents
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Troubleshoot
- Install and update issues
- Performance issues
- PDF viewing and editing issues
- Print and scan issues
Unable to download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader
Learn what to do if you can't download or install Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Unstable internet connection
Ensure that you have a stable internet connection to download the installation file. Try downloading any file from other websites. If the downloads fail, contact your network administrator or internet service provider.
Browser incompatibility
Try downloading Acrobat Reader using a different browser, such as Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge. Different browsers may handle the download process more effectively, potentially resolving any compatibility issues you are experiencing with your current browser.
Download link issues
If browser-based downloads aren't working, use this direct download link to download the Acrobat Reader installer. This can help bypass potential browser-related issues and allows you to download the installer file directly.
Antivirus software causes installation issues
Some antivirus programs may incorrectly flag the Acrobat Reader installer as malware. Ensure your antivirus software is up to date. If issues persist, try temporarily turning off your antivirus software during the download and installation. Remember to re-enable your antivirus software after installation to maintain your system's security.
JavaScript is turned off
Windows
Select Internet Options.
Select the Security tab and then select Custom Level.
Select Enable under Active Scripting.
Select OK.
macOS
Open Safari.
Select Settings and then select Security.
Select Enable JavaScript.
Close the dialog box.
Outdated video card drivers (Windows only)
Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager.
Expand the Display adapters section.
Right-click on your video card and select Update driver.
Choose Search automatically for updated driver software.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.