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Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe's free program to view, print, sign and comment on PDF files

by Adobe

PRICEFree; editing needs a paid Acrobat plan

RUNS ONWindows, macOS, Android, iOS

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About Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader (formerly Adobe Reader) is Adobe's free program for opening and reading PDF files. Besides viewing and printing, it lets you fill in forms, sign documents and add comments.

Editing the text of a PDF, converting files and other advanced tools need a paid Adobe Acrobat subscription. Acrobat Reader is available for Windows and Mac, and as an app for Android and iOS.

Key features

View and printOpen any PDF file and print it

Fill in formsType into PDF forms

SignAdd your signature to documents

CommentHighlight text and add notes

Mobile appsRead PDFs on Android and iOS

License and price

License type: Freemium (free + paid plans)
Price: Free; editing needs a paid Acrobat plan

System requirements

Operating system: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS

Good and keep in mind

Good

Free and reliable for reading PDFs
Forms, signatures and comments included
Available on computers and phones

Keep in mind

Editing and converting PDFs need a paid Acrobat plan
Larger and heavier than simple PDF viewers

Frequently asked questions

Is Acrobat Reader free?

Yes. Acrobat Reader is free for viewing, printing, filling in forms, signing and commenting. Editing PDFs needs a paid Adobe Acrobat plan.

What happened to Adobe Reader?

Adobe Reader is the old name. The program is now called Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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