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joel t.
Wireless, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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Modification des pdf, pdf inter-actif , convertion des pdf en word, exel , powerpoint, signature numerique,dessin sur des pdf, commentaires sur des pdf
Modification des pdf, pdf inter-actif , convertion des pdf en word, exel , powerpoint, signature numerique
Prix, Abcence de chaine youtube de Adobe Acrobat sur l'utilisation des fonctionnalites, changement de l'interface utilisateur lors des mises à jours
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Information Technology and Services, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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PDF edit, PDF, Documents, Signature
it is very useful and easy to use in many things that relate to Documents
No, It is vey good and easy to use and cheap
Nelson D.
Computer Hardware, self-employed
Used monthly for 2+ years
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Adobe Acrobat allows me to easily and quickly read my PDF documents and even convert non-pdf documents into a pdf document
What I appreciated the most about Adobe Acrobat is its simplicity because it is a very simple software, suitable for amateurs and professionals
I have nothing to report because I appreciated most of the features of Adobe Acrobat
Youssef H.
Design, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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Een pdf maken van andere bestanden. Bestanden samenvoegen. Vanuit andere software pdf maken. Pdf ordenen. Pdf bewerken.
Het programma neemt veel ruimte op de harde schijf.
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Heena J.
Information Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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All features are extremely useful and easy to remember.User friendly.
Everything is good.Need PDF converter for file conversion in pdf,asp etc'
Munetaka K.
Research, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Nice straight forward PDF creator/editor mostly used for filling out and signing PDF forms
Nice pdf creator/editor that I mostly use for filling out PDF forms.
Tried using the Adobe read out loud feature, but doesn’t work too well.
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Architecture & Planning, self-employed
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Lettura dei pdf chiara e veloce, interfaccia userfriendly
Purtroppo alcune funzioni di conversione pdf o modifica pdf sono solo a pagamento
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Arturo J.
Events Services, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Edit PDF documents
It's the standard. Just open and with ease edit a document in PDF
It is expensive to me, compared with other similar softwares
Puvvala V.
Hospital & Health Care, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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Best pdf app
Reliability and accuracy. Very appropriate
Arranging figures and table formations are little difficult
James S.
Furniture, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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from editing a pdf to creating a normal pdf into a form. how slick is that?
Well this is Adobe product. What else can I say except great things! Best in PDF editor!!!
if you find a cons for this product be sure to let us know
reda f.
Civil Engineering, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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I think it lack some features to be the best
converting pdf and using its templates.
Editing the pdf and I found some problem while trans from pdf to another
Carmen G.
Luxury Goods & Jewelry, self-employed
Used daily for 6-12 months
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Posso creare sempre pdf
Mi piace perché posso convertire i miei documenti in pdf
Non c’è nulla che non mi piace , lo uso ogni giorno
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Jonathan S.
Translation and Localization, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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It has been really useful to edit my PDF files and to convert other files to PDF.
It is really easy to edit PDF text. I use it to edit files i need to translate.
It could become tricky if you dont know how to use the several options available.
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.
Michael M.
Information Technology and Services, 201-500 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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I use it for handling all my pdf files, from creating pdf documents right up to editing them.
It is the ultimate package for handling PDF files. Very easy to use and editing pdf files is a breeze.
No cons that I can pin point It gets the job done perfectly.
Bongani N.
Information Technology and Services, 201-500 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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Acrobat helps in reading and editing pdf documents. It's convenient to generate and execute digital signatures. With this software, you can open any pdf files available. It's a highly recommended PDF software.
Acrobat's ability to edit text and images within PDF documents is an awesome feature. It's great that I can sign documents and do all these operations from a single software program. You can correct errors or update files without rewriting them using Adobe Acrobat. Its annotation tools allow you to highlight, underline, and add comments to documents. My favorite feature is I can sign documents from my phone application when I don't have access to a computer.
Their application is top quality compared to its competitors. However, it sometimes makes my computer slow, and the tool to prepare forms could be more user-friendly.
Raffaele G.
Photography, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Facile e gratuito, Sicuramente il più utilizzato al mondo per pdf. Nella versione free non può modificare i pdf
Facile e gratuito, Sicuramente il più utilizzato al mondo per pdf
Nella versione free non può modificare i pdf
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Devi dharshana P.
Education Management, 51-200 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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PDF editor Adobe Acrobat
we can edit the pdf for both professional and private usage and the main advantage of using Adobe is we can create a digital signature in it
the interface is very hard . New users cannot easily use it, and the cost of Adobe is bit high compared to other pdf editor
Gift B.
Performing Arts, 1-10 employees
Used monthly for 2+ years
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Through the years I can rely on Adobe Acrobat Reader for my PDF needs. If it weren't for this, I cannot convert files back and forth, edit text for high profile documentation and store documents in a timely manner. It is a helpful tool for work.
Firstly the ability to convert PDF file and to read PDF files - so certainly anything related to PDF file handling.
Some minor yearly policies that I cannot keep updated to.
Mohammad A.
Research, 201-500 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Generally, I found it a handy and friendly user tool for pdf and other similar files, and I recommend it to all who are working with pdfs.
I like the PDF conversion and pdf filler of it.
Limited access for free trail. It would be better it were expanded.
Hamza A.
Civil Engineering, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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It is a great software in my opinion and I have been using it for years now
Create PDF DocumentsExport PDF Documents to Word or Power Point
Free version lacks some features Navigation can be tricky sometimes
edoardoed m.
Legal Services, 1-10 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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leggere modificare stampare convertire pdf
perchè è la storia dei pdf lo uso da sempre
nulla da eccepire fa il suo lavoro come si deve
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Louisa C.
Retail, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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Adobe Acrobat perfectly filled my need for PDF management, with functions that could fulfill any PDF solution you need.
Provides a key resource, PDF solutions, with a multitude of functionalities that other products cannot compare to in terms of functionality and ease of use, free trial period to test the product
While it is a great product, it is expensive compared to other products I have looked into
Amber C.
Used monthly for 2+ years
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Easy PDF management and editing
For editing and viewing PDFs, Adobe Acrobat has the competition beat. We get this app as a part of our Creative Cloud package and it allows me to prepare a PDF for signing, send a PDF and track it, edit a PDF, even edit / design whitepapers, eBooks and case studies through their software. We can add comments and organize pages, even enhance scans from our copier. While we don't use it every day, if there's a PDF issue we need to solve, Acrobat DC always comes in handy.
Frankly, I don't have any complaints. I personally haven't dealt or needed support using this application.
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.
Jennifer B.
Environmental Services, 1-10 employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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It's okay. I've recently switched over to Adobe Acrobat and I like that much better.
I use the free version of Lumin to edit documents and send them off to be signed. For that, it works pretty well.
It's very slow on start up and the "Sync to Drive" doesn't always sync all my changes after I've made edits the document.
Hi Jennifer, thanks for your honest feedback. We appreciate it! We will pass this on to our developers to help with the improvement of our product.
Margaux D.
Philanthropy, self-employed
Used daily for less than 6 months
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Very poor experience. Misleading advertising that makes it sound like there are far more capabilities than it has. Especially for the high price, just get Adobe Acrobat.
Lumin's integration with Google Drive is a nice option.
The paid version of Lumin PDF is extremely limited. It does not nearly have the capabilities of Adobe Acrobat. An irritating "feature" of Lumin PDF is that document management happens through the Lumin PDF website or app only. If you delete your account you lose access to all your Lumin PDF documents. OCR is nonexistent. Text editing is limited and clunky. Copy/Cut and Paste is awkward and doesn't work between pages. Text boxes will cut off edits. Rearranging Text blocks is limited and there are many places on the page where a text block cannot be placed, even though it looks blank. Background images, real or imagined by Lumin PDF, are static and cannot be changed or deleted. Page arranging is slow to respond. Merging PDFs is clunky. Converting PDFs is inaccurate.
Hi Margaux, we appreciate your honest review of using Lumin. Comments like yours help us ensure that we can work on improving our product. We'd love for you to give Lumin a go again in a couple of months time as we're actually already addressing some of the things you've pointed out. Again, thank you!
Sheridan M.
Civic & Social Organization, 11-50 employees
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I often find myself with the need to sign PDFs or fill out documents online. I don't have Adobe Acrobat, completing these tasks was fairly difficult before I discovered Lumin. I love how easy it is to access from Google Drive too!
I love how easy the interface is to navigate, and how it's a quick and easy way to sign documents and fill out PDF forms.
No cons that I've noticed. I haven't used the paid version, just the free trial.
Hi Sheridan! We're so happy to get your positive feedback about Lumin. We've been trying our hardest to provide the best service possible.
Katie A.
Nonprofit Organization Management, 11-50 employees
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I did a free trial of Lumin PDF to see if it would be a good tool for collaborative PDF editing of a magazine in which multiple users review simultaneously. Pros are that it was similar to Adobe Acrobat and fairly easy to navigate, just some differences that would take getting used to. If the PDF you upload has existing edits from Adobe, they will show up in the "notes" area.
Unfortunately, this won't work for our team because you cannot replace text or upload files as an attachment to the PDF (i.e. a new photo for the designer to implement in the layout). While you can share the PDF with anyone, they have to sign in to do any editing or commenting.
Hi Katie, Thanks for your honest review. We've posted this in our feedback platform - https://luminpdf.canny.io/, and you may choose to track the movement of your feature request, specifically the ability to upload files as an attachment to the PDF. Thanks for giving Lumin a go!
Tameelah D.
Computer Software, self-employed
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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At first I was a little skeptical because I didn’t know how to us Adobe as well, but Lumin now is a really great software. A lot easier than Adobe and if you need help finding something the software helps you.
At first I was confused but once I figured out how to toggle between the software it was a lot easier
Hi Tameelah! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. This motivates us to keep improving and provide the best service possible.
Mary M.
Higher Education, 10,001+ employees
Used weekly for 6-12 months
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I had to use it when I ran into issues with my adobe software, and realized it was so much easier to use than adobe, and the fact that it can open and edit things right from google drive is great.
It is more user friendly and fast to use than Adobe. Even the free version does most of what I need for my job.
It would be great to have more options available in the free version, but overall it is a great affordable software if you do have to pay.
Hi Mary! Thank you for your honest feedback! We are incorporating more features and trying to give people the best experience possible that can be available to the free version
Joel F.
Aviation & Aerospace, 10,001+ employees
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Easy to use and retrieve saved PDF 's. Can be used for e-ink signatures to save plenty of paper
Can be limited without internet access. Adobe does allow some editing and filling with preselected forms. This can be a good alternative
Hi Joel! It's great to get your positive feedback about Lumin! This helps to improve and brainstorm ideas that will be more helpful in the future.
Jodie H.
Arts and Crafts, self-employed
Used weekly for 1-2 years
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An excellent alternative to Adobe for the editing of pdf documents. Fantastic that it can open directly in Google Drive.
The free version is rather limited - a few more of the basic options would be welcome.
Hi Jodie! Thank you for your honest feedback! We are incorporating more features and trying to give people the best experience possible that can be available to the free version
Rachel B.
Law Practice, 201-500 employees
Used monthly for less than 6 months
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The ability to edit pdfs and save on your desktop. I don't have adobe pdf so this was a great way to edit and sign the documents I needed to.
I'm not sure I can think of any cons for this product.
Hi Rachel! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. This motivates us to keep improving and provide the best service possible.
Yoseli R.
Nonprofit Organization Management, 11-50 employees
Used monthly for less than 6 months
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great for the purpose I use it which is signing and keep it synchronized online
I only use for signing the PDFs and keep them in drive, in this way I don't have to download an sign in adobe reader, I use less of my PC space and optimize work.
I don't see the history of edition (maybe I don't know how) but it's not a big deal
Fantastic feedback Yoseli! We're happy to hear you're enjoying Lumin PDF. We'll pass on your feedback on document history to our developers. Don't forget, we also have an app that you can use!
Lois O.
Marketing and Advertising, self-employed
Used monthly for 1-2 years
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Overall I think Lumin PDF is a great tool - simple to use, not perfect, but for the price it's hard to complain (especially when faced with the astronomical fees and scam-worthy service over at Adobe.
The best part of Lumin is how easily it integrates with Google, so you can open, edit, and sign docs directly from your Drive which then autosave.
For me, at times it could be a bit slow-loading. Also, the price point... as a freelancer who only needs to sign or edit the occasional document, 20 euros a month seems a bit steep but that's the lowest level that gives you editing access. Also when you click to write text, the box where you start writing is a bit out of line... you can move it after writing but it's just a bit fiddly. So the UX could be improved.
Gabe G.
Education Management, 201-500 employees
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Pretty good free version. Again, our team opts for another platform for paid, more comprehensive services.
I use Lumin for quick, Google-suite shared files within my organization. For larger scale projects like public e-sign templates, our team uses a paid version of Adobe. I find that the quick access and connection to Google Drive is a plus for Lumin.
sometimes opening a file can be buggy and the free features are quite limited.
Hi Gabe! Thank you for your honest feedback! We are incorporating more features and trying to give people the best experience possible that can be available to the free version.
Natalie T.
Retail, 11-50 employees
Used monthly for 6-12 months
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Lumin PDF allows for ease of adding dates, signatures etc. to PDFs. It's fantastic that it connects with Google Drive, allowing for easy and safe storage of documents. I choose not to print these documents, and instead use Lumin to complete any editing to PDFs required. Love this product so much and I've already got friends onto it! If I used it more regularly, I would purchase the paid version as there's so much more available, and it's a much better price than the adobe alternative.
For limited use, it's not cost effective.
Hi Natalie, Thank you for this honest feedback! This gives us the drive to improve our service. Regie Lumin PDF