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Pranshu P.
Financial Services, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Overall adobe Acrobat reader is the best in the market. People rarely know any other competitive product in the market.
It is the most widely used pdf files reader. Has enhanced security measure while creating pdf files. Can be used to create password protected files.
There is a paid version available to access some of its features. New versions are mostly same. So no new enhancements available.
Alena N.
Pharmaceuticals, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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My experience is very positive, I think it is much simpler to use this software than Microsoft PowerPoint for example.
The ease of use and intuitive design and function. Features and functions are all very easy to use and locate.
Locking of documents is difficult to detect when it is used, other than the documents not being available for printing or saving, and signatures disappear with printing.
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Hospital & Health Care, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I've had a good experience with Reader, it's the best PDF file viewer I've used.
I like the comment functions and the ability to attach any supporting documentation. Adobe Reader is a relatively simple program but an absolute go-to for PDFs.
Very limited editing capabilities. Reader doesn't come with any useful editing functions, so I use the paid Acrobat program when editing is needed instead.
JORGE IVAN N.
51-200 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I help my company handle all the security in the documentation that it shares with other organizations
what I like most about this application is that it is very intuitive and light for the computer, it helps the user to manage and guide him on his journey
the bad thing about the application is the cost of the license since there are many necessary functions that could be free and thus would have more users
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Used daily for 2+ years
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Able to customize .pdf's easily.
The ability to fill and sign .pdf documents. The highlighting feature is great too. You can upgrade to the Acrobat Pro DC for more options.
Sometimes the .pdf's only allow you to highlight and will not enable the "fill & sign". I have to highlight, save the document and then proceed with "fill & sign". It doesn't always happen and I can't determine why and how to fix it.
Jingle V.
Marketing and Advertising, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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I have been using this tool for years, back in 2009 until now. Has been my to go tool from invoice to e-sign, blueprint mark ups, screenshots, and so much more.
Easy to maneuver. Makes my world clutter free. Can be viewed anytime, emailed docs effortlessly. Great tool over all.
Not that I can say. All that I needed on my daily routine with all my documents are all provided by this tool.
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Used daily for 2+ years
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It is easy to use, is free, and is the reader software of the provider of the company who create the PDF type - so they are the best for it. You will always open the PDF with the right format. With other softwares may you will get some troubles (in minor cases).
Sometimes leave a program running when windows starts in order to open more quickly, so it will consume a little bit of memory and CPU.
Samantha R.
Hospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Adobe Acrobat has a number of different tools that you can use for PDFs. You're able to comment, sign, fill them out, edit, export, and more. I used to print everything out but sometimes it is hard to read. Being able to use Adobe Acrobat Reader DC has helped make sure everything is legible.
I do not have any cons for the product at this time.
Balaji K.
Banking, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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The overall experience has been excellent so far having offered the best of secutiry
It has revolutionized the way we prepare and share documents in the modern era. PDF files are the most widely used file extension and this software helps to manage them at ease
Only cons I see is once you prepare the PDF files it is very difficult to edit them again. At times the rework makes life difficult
Suzie P.
Education Management, 1-10 employees
Used monthly for 1-2 years
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Over-all, I would say that it's a good product. I will say however, it's not my preferred software to use for what I need with my documents. It's pricing structure is too expensive for me for how infrequently I use it.
I like the way that you can transfer documents into different formats so easily
I don't like all the steps you have to take to actually get into where you need to be to actually use it, and execute the task you want to get done. It could be more user friendly.
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Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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It's probably the most popular app to open PDF files so it's stable and functional. It supports many formats, also interactive files and have good performance when opening large files
Application user interface is intended to be nice and functional but in my opinion they made it too complex - for reading files many features might be hidden (e.g. under menu) which would make it cleaner and nicer
Victoria O.
Law Practice, 51-200 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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I have being able to use this tool to successfully work on various pdf documents
I enjoy using this to create and read pdfs and i regularly use it for that. It also allows you highlight and also leave comments on pdf documents which allows you to easily review White papers and documentation. It also has a redact document feature which comes in handy when you are working on sensitive documents
The pricing seems a little on the high side for the premium version of the software tool although its totally worth your money
Cathari J.
Hospitality, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Does what it needs to, cannot complain. Pretty clear how to use it with plenty of useful tips available on the help platforms
Easy to use and find what you need if you are using the paid version. Has many features that you will not know about if you use the free versions.
Sometimes unable to undo edits and you are not able to go back and fix mistakes unless you are on the full paid version
Martin F.
Education Management, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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It's great, I have always used it, and it's the best software around to read pdfs.
I like how easy it is to use, and how it never fails to open a pdf document. You can read, highlight, and make comments to pdf very easily.
It would be great to be able to edit some of the content. I know that comes with the editor version, but some functionality in the reader would be appreciated.
Karen M.
Law Practice, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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It's perfect!
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC has a clean, clear, objective and modern appearance. The software is totally intuitive, requiring no further computer knowledge to use it. One of the points that deserves to be highlighted is the integration in the cloud, is pure modernity and a must today!
There are no negative points in this 'software'.
Bedir B.
Food & Beverages, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I can always open my PDFs completely. I can easily view pdf documents from my personal computer, work computer and phone.
Since we are constantly dealing with mail and pdf texts, I tried many applications. Acrobat reader dc met all our needs.
the price is a bit expensive in my opinion. Of course there is a free version, but if you want to use all its features, you have to buy the paid version.
Christian G.
Used daily for 2+ years
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It has high level of security and efficient encryption system. It comes with enough tools for editing, reading in full screen and is much more stable than previous editions.
There is not much difference between previous versions. Sometimes it tends to be confusing with the number of options we end up using it just to read the PDF documents. Moderately consumes resources in the pc.
Steph S.
Hospital & Health Care, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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This free software is the leader for viewing, printing, sharing, commenting and singing PDFs. The program is simple to use and make it easy to share, comment and edit PDFs. The interface is easy to use and navigate, making it so easy to use it's numerous features, such as cropping or deleting and adding pages.
As I use a paid version, I have no dislikes.
Jessica R.
Telecommunications, 10,001+ employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I am able to send secure documents to my customers.
I like that this software is easy to use, and I can create password protected documents daily to send to my customers. This is an important function since my role supports customers who sell to the federal government.
I don't have any cons with this software, it has been very user friendly and simple for me. No complaints!
aaron n.
Internet, self-employed
Used daily for 2+ years
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it is great and the best in terms of functions as compared to other software's out there
I find it very useful when it comes to different kinds of documents it can easily open them and also it enables you to sign up from different devices it also has its own android app which is also a great advantage
however i think it lacks some of the useful features such as converting image file into PDF and documents
Pablo T.
Used daily for 2+ years
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Without hesitation, a highly recommended program to buy
An incredible ease to use, can be sent by different email platforms and clouds. The file conversion and modification viewing functions make it the number one in the market.
I do not have any kind of complaint about this program. Their opcones make my work much easier both offline and online, and the way to share them exceeds my expectations
Remi M.
Environmental Services, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I need to merge multiple files, and occasionally reduce file size. I can do both.
It's easy to use, and is necessary to compile reports for clients. This is essential office software for anyone who writes reports.
I wish I could get discounts for bundles of multiple Adobe products. I would like to have Lightroom, but cannot justify the expense for the amount I'd use it.
Kelli W.
Facilities Services, 201-500 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I like about this program is you we are able to use this program to do forms and actually use them for our on any computer that allows us to open up forms using adobe that has reader as well. we can actually send these forms to anyone and people are able to pull up forms by using this program.
We love the program. I don't think its a issue using this program. Our company loves it.
Danielle G.
Medical Practice, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for 1-2 years
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This has simplified getting signatures of important documents. It's quick, easy and is secure not to mention e-signatures are widely accepted as long as they're from acrobat! Love it!
I love that I can scan a document and submit for a signature to be signed. I get an email that says it's been sent for signature and then I get an email when it's been signed. It doesn't get any easier than this. This is GOLD!
I have had issues with my acrobat reader dc forcing a close, it doesn't happen too often but when it does a quick power off and power back on of my scanner always fixes it.
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Insurance, 11-50 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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I have nothing but positive things to say about Adobe Reader. They are kings of PDFs and needed every day.
easy to use, universal, the gold standard in PDF readers. No one does it better
Can often mess with/change default settings that conflict with the use of Adobe Acrobat. It isn't a big deal, but new users of Acrobat can become confused when they open a document looking for Acrobat but getting Reader.