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Adobe Acrobat is PDF editing software that can be used to create, convert and share PDF documents. It can convert documents in Microsoft Office formats to PDFs, and vice versa. PDFs can be viewed, annotated, and signed using Adobe Sign and the free Acrobat Reader mobile app.
Designed for small to large businesses, Foxit PDF Reader is a cloud-based and on-premise tool for viewing, annotating, filling out, and electronically signing PDF documents. Foxit PDF Reader is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. It enables users to collaborate with other people through shared reviews or provide document feedback using a variety of annotation tools—adding images and file attachments.
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Stoyan D.
Computer & Network Security, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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The best PDF reader. Supports multiple view settings.
Best compatibility with PDF format. Very good application speed.
Only PDF files can be viewed in the free version.
Russel H.
Printing, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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I found that Microsoft Edge's built in PDF reader wasn't very good at printing forms to the correct size, so I installed Adobe Acrobat DC and I use that now for PDFs. I have had good results with printing, and forms always come out the correct size now.
I've found that Acrobat Reader DC is the better PDF viewer on Windows, and better than Microsoft Edge's built in PDF reader.
I dislike that I have to keep updating the software, which sometimes requests I restart my computer.
Adarsh K.
Law Practice, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Apart from the occasional crash and running slow, Adobe Acrobat is the most reliable PDF reader there is. Even though i often use other PDF software I always prefer Adobe Acrobat as my default PDF reader/editor.
It is the most frequently used and default pdf software in my pc. I have used and is being using Adobe Acrobat mainly for pdf reading and occasionally to edit and create PDFs.Adobe Acrobat has a user-friendly interface, even a person without much technical knowledge could easily understand and make use of it. Being free and usually pre-installed when buying a (windows) PC, it is easily accessible unlike ither PDF tools. Much like other Adobe Products, it have a very cozy
Even though Adobe Acrobat is a reliable application, it often crashes when I use it along with other application running in background. It sometimes doesn't work as efficiently when there are multiple instances of it running concurrently, for this reason I often have to try other PDF readers.
Iain R.
Civil Engineering, 10,001+ employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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positive with having used other PDF readers/editors in the past it definitely easier than competitors.
simple easy to use PDF reader and editor
sometimes the convert to word function is not perfect in its conversion.
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Writing and Editing, self-employed
Used weekly for 2+ years
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PDF reader, possibility to highlight and comment files
I really cannot think about something I do not like
Aymard S.
Professional Training & Coaching, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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tout ce que j'ai a dire c'est que ce logiciel est parfait
elle me permet consulter, signer et annoter mes documents PDF depuis mon bureau
Reader lors de l'accès aux fichiers PDF sur les navigateurs Web
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Anthony D.
Law Practice, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Most accessible PDF creator and reader that most businesses have access to.
Lifeblood to Paralegals and legal assistant in managing document flow and bates stamping.
Edit function could be less clunky and more user friendly
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Banking, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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Though the cost is much higher than other PDF editors, the quality of the work it provides is far more greater than the cost.
The coolest feature is Adobe's ability to convert almost any format of OCR images. This includes the conversion of scanned documents too.
If the basic editing of PDF is enabled in PDF reader free version, it will so much beneficious.
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Furniture, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Good basic PDF reader. Markup and text boxes is a handy feature.
Adobe DC does a good job opening PDF files. It also has some limited features, such as the ability to put text boxes, call outs, markups, and shapes on a PDF. The zoom to page width, zoom to whole page, and marque zoom are also very helpful. Depending on the PDF, you can also select text to copy onto your clipboard and paste elsewhere.
Adobe DC is mostly for reading PDFs. If you want to anything advanced, you need to get Adobe Pro.
Imi C.
Building Materials, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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It is no longer the default PDF reader. Long live the browser.
It is just a defacto type system that is familiar to my office so it feel like a must have. The snapshot feature allows for easy capture of images to insert into Word of other documents. Very easy method to include an "electronic" scanned copy of your signature, which stays in your Adobe DC reader for easy click and sign off.
I am just offered much more and is now expecting much more of the paid features to be free. The rotate view features confused me, one will like to simple rotate one or two pages but the full document gets rotated. To much ads! the software seem to be an invitation to treat, users click and then are asked to pay for this feature of that feature....
Jacob B.
Construction, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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The pdf writing and reader instead of two different apps
It has alot extra i dont use but then again never know when needed
Helen M.
Internet, self-employed
Used weekly for 2+ years
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I have never had any problems, it has always met my needs for viewing text, converting to PDF, and more.
Great application for PDF reader, PDF conversion, text editing, among other possibilities that the application provides.
You could make online support available.
Daniel C.
Education Management, 501-1,000 employees
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In our institution it is essential to have this software on all the computers that are purchased for everyone, because pdf files are received by mail every day and they need to be read because students send us documentation and registration paperwork in pdf format
The pdf reader is essential in our institution because we use many files that come in pdf format and it is necessary to read them, review them and transfer the information from pdf to other platforms, so it is essential to have the pdf reader
For many years we have used this software because it is very complete with respect to the tools it has and the best thing is that it is free and easy to use and install.
Mariano Ernesto D.
Music, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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Todos los PDF que recibà siempre los gestioné con Adobe Acrobat Reader!!
Lo liviano de su instalaciĂłn y la compatibilidad con todos los S.O.
Nada para reprocharle al mejor gestionador de archivos PDF en lĂnea.
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Doug E.
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Providing read only PDF documents is essential to business communications. Adobe Acrobat DC is easy to install, use and performs well.
Still the best free PDF reader available. I've tried using Microsoft Edge, but quickly switch my users to Acrobat Reader.
Can't find much to not like, but have to watch the install process as there can be applications that I don't want installed added in.
Christopher A.
Publishing, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Overall Acrobat DC is a great pdf program and much better than other free programs that try to mimic the real pdf reader.
I have to say Acrobat Reader DC is a great upgrade to past Adobe readers. This versions seems to be much bigger install wise but runs so much smoother. I rarely have issues with the installation of Reader DC or using it in general. Font and images are rendered much better then previous versions.
Not really any negatives except for the size of the program. Its bigger than previous versions.
Wes P.
Computer Software, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Since PDF files are supported everywhere it's essential to dealing with documents. Once when I bought a condo I had to send the Master Deed to my insurance agent but I only had a paper copy of the deed. Luckily our printer/scanner has a scan to PDF doc feature where it sends the produced doc to my e-mail address; a life saver. My day to day experience is typically just using Acrobat for reading documents, occasionally I'll encounter a document which is setup such that I can fill-in prepared form entries with just Acrobat Reader, PRO not required.
Standards are a good thing and PDF is the de facto standard for regular documents and Adobe Acrobat Reader is free and the pre-eminent PDF reader, it's use is a no brainer.
Adobe Acrobat Pro is needed for PDF creation or adhoc free editing. Acrobat Pro is too expensive for a casual user. Therefore typically only a few workers for whom document creating/editing is an essential part of their job have a Acrobat Pro license.
Luis Miguel M.
Telecommunications, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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Adobe Reader it's my main app for pdf reading, simply to use and easy to install
Adobe Acrobat comes along my entire career as the main app to read and edit pdf, very simple to use
not at all, maybe the multiple tabs could be a problem to managed when have several open
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Marketing and Advertising, self-employed
Used weekly for 2+ years
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This is still my favorite go-to PDF reader and so far, it never fails me.
Adobe Acrobat is what I'm always using in viewing PDFs, collaborating with others, and signatures. I love that the features I need are for free.
Somehow expensive for a premium version when not utilized properly the features.
Abhishek A.
Architecture & Planning, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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My overall experience with Adobe Acrobat has been great. I have been using this software as PDF editor and pdf reader for quite some time.
Editing function of the software is the best part of the software. I can easily edit any pdf.
Sometimes Electronic signature gives me trouble like it does not add signature or I cannot send document for signature.
Eric J.
Oil & Energy, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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This is my go to in business, school, finance before any other pdf reader i download adobe.
The fact that pretty much everything from reading to editing signing securing converting is in one readily available package that works smoothly without bugs.
Haven't found much I don't like about Adobe it is amazing.
Jyotsna T.
E-Learning, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Acrobat has helped us file management. PDF files are an industry standard and Acrobat is definitely an industry wide used PDF reader and editor and works well.
The pros of Adobe Acrobat DC - Easy to Use Featured filled PDF Editing
The cons of Adobe Acrobat DC - File conversion and PDF editing require paid subscriptions however a limited access to these can be provided for free to all users.
Alon C.
Information Services, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Nowdays everything is converted to PDF files, CV, or every proposal is converte to PDF.With adobe acrobat reader it's easy to read PDF files.
To edit PDF files you must pay,But i use adobe to read PDF files.
Mphare T.
Computer Software, 1-10 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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i love it and have been using it for years now
It is a go to PDF reader and has other functionality added to it as electronic signature and merging multiple PDF file into one
the pricing is very suitable for frequent users
sanil b.
Information Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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After using so many pdf reader I found this and using since 7 years and it changed my experience about pdf reader. its very easy to use and edit pdf files in this and gives me many other feature like to find any words in pages to underline any special object. The only issue i believe is that it suddenly crashes or closed while opening or editing a file which makes me frustrated.
Its a great Pdf reader software i have been using since 7 years. it makes easy to read and edit my pdf files and also for sharing its better than any other pdf reader without any ads. The best feature of this software is that it enables you to find any words in your document in just a seconds. you can easily jump to the page you wish to read immediately.
Its a little expensive than other pdf reader and sometimes becomes slow or just closed while opening the document.
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Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Very satisfactory
Foxit Reader is very light on system resources hence faster than adobe reader
Not as feature reach as adobe acrobat reader
sawan j.
Computer Software, 1-10 employees
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nice but i prefer adobe acrobat X
I like this software when you wants to have to see your pdf's or sign them digitally. Its kind of similar to the adobe acrobat but a nice try
i dont see why i would pay again for a same software when i am getting it on a adobe cloud bundle. i dont think i would purchase two software for a same task.
Anuththara A.
E-Learning, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I truly enjoy reading documents using Foxit reader. Quick and simple software for PDF reading.
Foxit reader is a great pdf reader and it is a very user friendly software. Reading PDFs are easier and more comfortable compared to other pdf readers. Safe reading mode can be used to open suspicious files affected by viruses.
Not much advanced like Adobe Acrobat Reader in editing PDFs.
Lon J.
Law Practice, self-employed
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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Best replacement for Adobe Acrobat you can find!!!!
If so, you may be a candidate for Foxit Reader! YES, THERE IS A FREE VERSION!! [OR A PAY VERSION IF YOU JUST LUV ALL THOSE BELLS AND WHISTLES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU EVER USE THEM OR NOT - AND THE PAY VERSION IS INEXPENSIVE COMPARED TO ADOBE ACROBAT!!!] BTW, it does not have to be updated with a steep learning curve every time you turn around as does Adobe Acrobat, either!!!!
Features missing - are you kidding me???? - Foxit Reader has everything you could want or need that Adobe Acrobat provides, just not inscrutable!!
Dave A.
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Great. Instant install on every new computer
Lightweight, easy to install, faster than Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Some editable PDFs designed specifically for Adobe may not work, but it is rare.
Roberto Z.
Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 6-12 months
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It does what it is supposed to. It reads PDFs files. It is pretty fast. It is easy to install. I won't be asking you to save your files online every time.
Sometimes it is difficult to use to fill out forms made in Adobe Acrobat
Hector M.
Education Management, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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A reader with additional editing features (when compared with Adobe Acrobat Reader).
Clean interface. Plays well with Office products, including the previewer for Outlook. The menu setup is familiar and easy for Windows users.
It takes some effort to set up preferences. It opens slowly. Other than that, it really does PDF's well.
Matt M.
Printing, 11-50 employees
Used monthly for 6-12 months
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Highly recommend if you do not wish to pay for Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Great functionality versus Adobe Reader and many ways to create and edit PDFs. For the free price tag, you can't beat it!
Not the easiest interface to learn and tends to look a bit crowded when managing multiple files at once.
Derek T.
Information Technology and Services, 501-1,000 employees
Used monthly for 1-2 years
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Low cost alternative to Adobe Acrobat that has similar features but an inferior user interface
The UI is not as good as Acrobat and could be improved
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Telecommunications, 1,001-5,000 employees
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There is not much of an issue, just need to get used to a new layout and usage.
Good software. Works well like Adobe Acrobat and Reader. Works well and opens documents like Adobe would. Affordable software depending on what is needed
If you are used to Adobe and needing to switch to a different software, it will take time to get used to the functions. Similar, but still different.
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Consumer Electronics, 10,001+ employees
Used weekly for less than 6 months
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Overall, it's an okay. If you're fed up with adobe, you can try it
it's a good tool and can be used as a good alternative to adobe acrobat pdf reader. I found it very similar to adobe pdf reader.
In my opinion, it's just an alternative to pdf reader and does not have many exciting features that makes you switch from adobe pdf reader
Eduardo A.
Food & Beverages, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Great. We love it. It is free and it's a breeze to set up.
It is free and easy to use. It has basic and advance tools. It is fast and lightweight. It is updated by the mozilla/firefox team. It just works.
Not as advanced as adobe acrobat, but hey the PDF format was an adobe creation so don't expect to get all the functions that the original software has.
Amanda T.
Real Estate, 1-10 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
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I love foxit! Even better than Adobe acrobat I think. So easy to combine pdfs, sign them, etc
Can’t think of anything! I have liked it a lot