# Page 30 | Adobe Acrobat Reader Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 30 - Is Adobe Acrobat Reader the right PDF solution for you? Explore 10534 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/reviews --- Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.6 (10534) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 30 - Reviews of Adobe Acrobat Reader ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 726-750 of 10534 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Matthew S. Designer Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "More than a Reader" November 26, 2019 5.0 I love the fact that I can do things like extract pages and there is now some feature that alerts the recipient if the PDF has been modified which could become very useful (ahem Birthers). I just wish some of the Pro features were available on this version. This product also plays well with all of the other related Adobe products. Pros This program does more than read PDF files, as it should. It allows you to fill and sign documents and there are also mobile apps that let you do the same and save to your Adobe Document Cloud account, if you have one. Cons Some of the things I’d like to do I need to download the Pro version of this software first. It’s not a huge problem, because I have an Adobe account so it won’t cost me more, but I don’t think something as simple as highlighting a line item should require me to download, install, and sign in to a whole new program. Review Source AK Anaïs K. Trainer E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Effective and easy" June 13, 2023 5.0 Pros With the free version, you can write on PDFs easily, I use it to fill forms online without printing them.With the paid version, you can edit PDFs : adding pages, moving pages inside a PDF, asking for a signature... You can write with the same font as your PDF (at least when it's a common font). Cons Adobe Acrobat Reader is an effective tool, it does not have a lot of functionality and I don't have a lot of expectations, so I can't say something I don't like. It would be nice if the free version included "adding pages", because I don't need features like creating a form or asking a signature. Reason for choosing Adobe Acrobat Reader I believe it's more secure for the confidentiality of my files Review Source MMM Meil Mac M. Gerente Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Un gran producto" October 3, 2022 5.0 Mi experiencia con Adobe es de lo mejor. Siempre que lo uso. Ya que tiene un gran catalog de productos y variedad de funciones integradas Pros De este producto me gusta todo lo que ofrece, Cons No tengo nada negativo de este producto. Reason for choosing Adobe Acrobat Reader Porque es el mejor Review Source SD Sarah D. Office Manager Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review" November 7, 2023 5.0 Great. Besides the small con of having to read line by line, you do not have to retype each line and it just gets converted. Pros Very easy to use. I use Adobe daily in our legal transcripts. Cons Somethings are omitted when converting over. So you do need to read line by line to make sure everything is there where it is supposed to be. Review Source TE Tunc E. Data Analysis Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "amazing pdf reader" April 10, 2019 5.0 I work at a state university in my country. And in all government agencies, Adobe Acrobat Reader is used to read files in pdf format. I've been using Adobe Acrobar Reader for 19 years. And I got used to it. I don't want to use any other software either. I use this software even at home. It is my greatest help to read and edit pdf files. I've got used to all the features and know how to use it extremely effectively. It contains extremely beautiful and creative tools. Very successful in finding the words. You're making a change. Saving documents is very successful. Pros I work at a state university in my country. And in all government agencies, Adobe Acrobat Reader is used to read files in pdf format. I've been using Adobe Acrobar Reader for 19 years. And I got used to it. I don't want to use any other software either. I use this software even at home. It is my greatest help to read and edit pdf files. I've got used to all the features and know how to use it extremely effectively. It contains extremely beautiful and creative tools. Very successful in finding the words. You're making a change. Saving documents is very successful. Cons We are doing business in reading and creating pdf file. We prepare e-books for our students and make online sales and distribution. PDFs are converting to Word files. Review Source RP Ryley P. Student E-Learning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Impossible to Use" December 1, 2021 1.0 Very Frustrating Pros I only need this software to open PDFs, but it is completely incapable of fulfilling this task. Cons As of recently, whenever opening a PDF document, it opens it in a web browser by default. I want to open it as a PDF file that I can easily send by email. Although this seems like it should be an easy fix, it is not. Originally, I was experiencing this problem on Adobe Acrobat DC. It had informed me that my trial had expired, so I then downloaded Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to try opening on there. This software also only allowed it to be opened on a browser, so I sought help on the website. I found a link that provided instructions on how to prevent PDFs from opening on a browser. However, after meticulously following the instructions step by step, I eventually reached a point where the buttons that I was told to press in the preferences tab were not even available at all for me to press on this application. I sought assistance from a chat bot which only provided me a link to seek more help. The link brought me to a customer forum, where a similar question was asked, but never answered by Adobe. I then requested to the chat bot to call a service number for help. I was brought to a page that required that I input a serial number for my product without any explanation of how I could locate such a number on my product. I have been working to solve this problem all day long and am still yet to surface a solution. I am very disappointed by how difficult this service is to use, and I will not be buying any of Adobe's products in the future. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Addetto vendita Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe acrobat reader" December 13, 2023 5.0 Pros Molto veloce nella lettura del pdf, possibilità di modifiche a pagamento Cons Non ho trovato lati negativi molto funzionale Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Lawyer & Notary Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "You can't beat cheap as free. But for a little more you could get a lot more and better experience." February 1, 2018 3.0 Pros Using Adobe native software is the best way to get 100% compatibility with the range of PDF documents and forms strewn across the web. If you dig into the settings, DC's features as a viewer are quite robust. The interface meanwhile remains mostly functional, although somewhat clunky and with odd gaps in what can or cannot be customized. Were it not for resource usage issues detailed in the Cons section, it could still be as outstanding as it once was. Cons Adobe, like many large software publishers seems intent on testing the limits of how much questionably useful, basic functionality and interface gee-whizzery they can cram into what really should be a streamlined, lightning quick viewer app. What am I trying to say? Reader DC, far moreso than Reader XI will test the limits of your system resources, while doing basically the same job that Reader versions have done for years and years. There are free (and some open source) reader alternatives which still prioritize responsiveness. I will admit that of these alternatives, they still often seem to struggle with compatibility - using Adobe native reader is still the only way to guarantee maximum compatibility. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Consultant Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "There's nothing like Adobe Reader " February 11, 2020 5.0 Using adobe reader ensures that what I send to my clients is exactly what they will see. I can rest assured that the document format will not change. Also, using PDFs ensures that the client will not edit the document I'm sending. Overall, using PDF is way more professional than using regular word documents. Pros The adobe reader is a standard! When you send a document in PDF, you know how the other person will see it. With other tools (e.g. Microsoft word), sometimes the exact same document shows totally different in a different computer. Using PDFs eliminate any incompatibility issues and ensure that what you're sending is what the person will be seeing. Cons The only con is that in some computers you have to install a plugin to be able to open PDF files. However, most of the browsers already support PDF natively, so you don't need to install anything. Review Source Deloris S. Writer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe Acrobat Reader Makes Completing Forms Simpler " October 8, 2022 5.0 Pros When clients send me documents to fill out, sometimes they are in Microsoft Word. I can convert the Word document to PDF file and fill it out. I don't have a scanner, so when I need to sign anything I just use Adobe Acrobat Reader. My signature is already stored in the software. Also, I can use the text function to add dates, addresses, and phone numbers. Cons The only issue I have is that sometimes when I try to use Adobe Acrobat Reader, it won't let me save, especially when I have to fill out a W-9 Form. I have to use another software in order to complete this type of form. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Property Management Software Consultant Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Seamless Conversion from phone pics to documents" August 30, 2018 5.0 I work with property mgrs all over the country who have vendors texting pics of invoices. I can get them and clean them up and turn them into a proper document for the property owners that are clear and easy to print or share with their tax person. Edit and Organize large documents and send them out protected and ready for signature. If I need a form - it's easy to do. Pros I have this app installed on all devices so whatever I reach for and no matter how I receive information from clients I can easily convert to pdf and edit those as needed. Can create forms on the fly, share them, collect signatures as needed and protect those docs. In business it's all about the paperwork - that can be digital work and shared efficiently because an informed team is an effective team. Cons Should come with more stamps. But downloading new stamps and importing them is fairly simple. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Health Services Administrative Assistant Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Comprehensive and Easy to Use" September 23, 2018 5.0 Pros I use Acrobat Reader on a daily basis at work and it's wonderful. This software makes editing PDF's a breeze, plus I love being able to sign things electronically on when needed. My work place requires a lot of PDF's to be fillable so we can share with others without the stress of having our content edited or messed up. Acrobat has made that one hundred times easier to make that happen and now I don't have to worry about sharing documents with others. Cons I honestly can say I don't have any cons for this software. As far as PDF software goes, there really isn't anyone else I'd turn to over Adobe. Some might say that it is rather expensive to have, but honestly, you get what you pay for and they really do provide you with an amazing software. It's definitely worth every penny. Review Source BJ Biram J. Driver Guide Tourists Hospitality Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Well representated" November 5, 2021 5.0 For me i see a very nice software and his lifetime is infinity.Any business using it you can be sure its very secure and safe .. Pros This software is like a security for our documents..its safe.and easy to use.I like it .I know when am using it my documents is well representated Cons I think it can be cast with tv so when using a mobile we may cast it with Switched from [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) I used to make my monthly expenses calculation there. Review Source RV Rishav V. student Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "adobe reader functioning" April 2, 2023 5.0 Pros Adobe Acrobat Reader include its ease of use, compatibility with a variety of operating systems and devices, and its ability to display documents with high fidelity, preserving their formatting and layout. Cons it can be slow or resource-intensive, especially when working with large or complex PDF documents. Reason for choosing Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader is a popular software used for viewing, printing, and annotating PDF documents. Some of the features that users appreciate about Adobe Acrobat Reader include its ease of use, compatibility with a variety of operating systems and devices, and its ability to display documents with high fidelity, preserving their formatting and layout. Review Source BO Brittany O. Learning and Development Specialist Human Resources Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe Reader for the WIN" March 28, 2024 5.0 Pros It is universally used and I really like that there is a free product available for folks everywhere to send and receive essential documents. Cons Sometimes if someone isn't used to documents (and computer use) it might be difficult for them to navigate. Review Source RC Russell C. IT Associate Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A great tool for viewing PDF's." November 7, 2023 4.0 Have been using this product for years and have always found it to be the best at the limited functionality it has. Pros Acrobat Reader is user friendly, easy to navigate, and constantly innovating. Cons Almost all functions that business users need are locked behind a very expensive pay wall. It's just a document program, no reason for it to cost more than an entire Office Suite from other companies. Review Source Pablo Emilio G. Ingeniero civil Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful program to make documents in PDF format." July 18, 2018 5.0 Acrobat Reader DC has turned out to be a very useful program from every point of view. Thanks to this software I handle very well with the PDF format providing security to my work to avoid being plagiarized. It's like having a digital printer in our hands. Pros One of the highlights of this software is its versatility in terms of platforms. It can be used on a desktop computer. a tablet or smart phone. In the same way you can print or fill in forms with this application which makes it very attractive. I particularly use the underline function a lot, which is very useful for me. Similarly, it provides security to documents, preventing them from being modified. Cons I honestly do not find any disadvantages or negative aspects in this software. It has fulfilled each of my expectations as all Adobe products. It really is a very useful program. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Researcher Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Top PDF Reader" October 24, 2022 4.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader is a great tool to view and edit PDFs. I have been using it for a while and definetly recommend it. Pros What I like about Adobe Acrobat Reader is its numerous PDF editing tools that allow the user to fully customize the files. The signing feature is also a great way to digitally sign documents. Adobe Acrobat Reader also has a nice User Interface with an easy streamlined toolbar. Cons There are couple of points I don't really like about Adobe Acrobat Reader, which are, the very strange behavior when filling PDFs. Sometimes closing, then, reopening a file will shift the entire text. Another thing is the occasional bug of corrupted file when trying to open a fully working PDF. Review Source Abinadi R. Technical Project Manager Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Acrobat Reader DC the ultimate tool to create|Modify and read PDF and more" March 10, 2020 5.0 It is all you need if you need to work with PDF files if you have the Pro version you will have even more tools to create all you need Pros As a PM I need to use Acrobat all day to every day to create, edit, review, create forms and more using the tool. I can certainly confirm it is the benchmark for all PDF readers out there. All the resources are great and the ability to act like a add-on for other tools like MS office it's great. Cons There is a very small issue with the form creation wizard that fails to identify some fields however overall it simply works great Alternatives considered [PDFCreator](https://www.capterra.com/p/170829/PDFCreator/) Reason for choosing Adobe Acrobat Reader ARDC was always the best option for the team Review Source DM Daniel M. Accountant Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Awesome " November 21, 2022 5.0 Pros This software is the best and easy to use and reliable. It enables the user to read all the documents in all the format. Cons It doesn't allow pdf editing. Thus making some docs to have some errors. Review Source WW Wim W. Lawyer-Partner Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Top product for lawyers" June 5, 2023 5.0 Very good - I would recommend it to anyone who uses pdf regularly Pros The conversion feature is very useful. Also the ease to use text recognition (OCR) is astounding! Editing documents is possible with one click Cons Nothing much that I do not like - I would like an easier way to number/stamp documents. But this is a minor issue. Review Source MA Mohammad A. Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Why having adobe reader is a must?" October 19, 2022 5.0 Pros For me it is the digital signature feature, because Being able to put your signature electronically is so convenient and a time saver, that way you do not have to print the file and sign it then scan it. Cons Not being able to merge pdf files while being offline on the free version of the reader. Review Source LB Laura B. Coach Alternative Medicine Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Adobe Acrobat Reader Is A Game Changer" October 6, 2022 5.0 Since switching to Adobe Acrobat Reader, I have created more professional and dynamic content for my clients. It is incredibly versatile, allowing me to create a single document that I can change settings around easily for different purposes. I have increased my output threefold and helped more people through my created content. Pros As a coach who creates books, journals, and more for her clients, Adobe Acrobat has helped me immensely. I can easily create or modify documents and create valuable content easily. Cons I have no complaints with this software. Even the aspects that I was unfamiliar with were easily handled with the extensive knowledge bank offered through support. Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) While Canva has many benefits, creating and editing long form content isn't one of them. Review Source MD Marzia D. Avvocato Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Non posso farne a meno " January 15, 2023 5.0 Essenziale per il mio lavoro... Pros Facile e intuitivo da utilizzare nel quotidiano Cons Troppo costoso, utilizzo solo le funzioni base Reason for choosing Adobe Acrobat Reader Compatibile con vari sistemi operativi Review Source Eugeniu P. Freelancer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe Acrobat Review" March 17, 2020 4.0 As a freelancer writer, I would recommend ARDC to a weid variety of people, either they are writers, designers, form completion firms, or generally any company that needs to fasten the way the is executed. Also, as a reader, I would advise anyone to make use of this multifarious program to read their favorite books, rejoicing from the fact that they can mark the memorable or useful quotes, paragraphs, in order to use them later to write an article, to recall them if they are in a nostalgic mood. Pros You are able to arrange the pages as You want; You are capable of creating editable files; You can point out the things that seem noticeable; If You read some books on Your mobile, The application remembers the page You where when You have interrupted the reading; You can export from or in to other formats. You are free to melt multiple files into one; You can easily see the changes You made through different stages of editing and, maybe, reverse them. Cons There are some bugs sometimes; The application it is not able to convert well the images that contain text; An option of editing word documents without conversion would be welcomed; Some key features are missing on the full priced version; The program is a little bit expensive; Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [PDF](https://www.capterra.com/pdf-software/)[PDF Editor](https://www.capterra.com/pdf-editor-software/)