# Page 8 | Adobe Acrobat Reader Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 8 - Is Adobe Acrobat Reader the right PDF solution for you? Explore 10538 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 (10538) [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 June 3rd, 2026 # Page 8 - Reviews of Adobe Acrobat Reader ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 176-200 of 10538 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use BQ Becci Q. Paralegal Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Necessary for Work " January 7, 2025 5.0 AMAZING, I cannot fathom doing my job without it. Pros I love the ability to bookmark specific pages to go back to at a click, send documents for signature, and edit them as needed. Cons They keep changing options once I get acclimated. Its not broke, don't fix it. Review Source VC Valentina C. Instructional designer E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable and essential" December 20, 2024 5.0 I have been using Adobe forever, at least 15 years, first as a student and then as a professional. I have appreciated the evolution of tools not only for reading and compiling, but also for notes (highlighting and comments) Pros the presence of essential functions even in the free version, such as form filling and signature saving Cons Sometimes the mechanics of inserting and moving text boxes Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Inspection and Training Manager Warehousing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Basic is good, Pro is even better!" December 6, 2024 5.0 Overall good, very happy to have a trusted brand for a common task. Pros Very easy to access and simple to use. The interface is nice and the buttons are clear for the tools you need! Cons The additional costs for additional services is a bit much, but the basic version is alright regardless. Review Source MM Mercy M. Processor Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Nitro Sign" May 8, 2025 4.0 it works fine with most documents and is easy to use Pros Works fine if you need to edit or create a document. Cons sometimes will crash and wont open, need to restart for it to open Switched from [Nitro Sign](https://www.capterra.com/p/199028/Nitro-Sign-Premium/) Needed to edit a certain document not supported by other software Review Source CN Carlos N. ADMINISTRADOR Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Various tools to do a good job." January 13, 2025 4.0 It has several functions and can be used for numerous assembly purposes, a good work tool. Pros Part of artificial intelligence, excellent image text, the image is very good. Cons It doesn't have many graphic elements, compared to Canva which has much more Switched from [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/) looking for new tools and better quality Review Source JG Josh G. Director of Operations Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great PDF viewer, if not editor" December 14, 2024 5.0 Works perfectly for viewing PDFs. Not helpful for editing. Pros Opens PDFs quickly, lets you save a file's formatting without worrying that it will get messed up when opened on another computer. Cons Features that are free in other apps (markup, etc.) cost extra or are difficult to find in Reader. Alternatives considered [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/175376/ConnectedPDF/) Reason for choosing Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe is more the industry standard, less resource intensive than other pdf viewers I've used Review Source Francesco P. Marketing e comunicazione Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Creare documenti in PDF e firmarli in digitale " December 19, 2024 5.0 Usato per trasformare i documenti da doc/world in pdf, firmare i documenti con la firma digitale per poi inviarlo o stamparlo, si può anche condividere su sulle varie applicazioni WhatsApp, Telegram... ecc Pros Mi piace molto l'interfaccia chiara e pulita fatta veramente bene, un ottima grafica con tante opzioni disponibili compreso la Firma elettronica sui documenti in PDF, creare e stampare documenti PDF gratuitamente. Cons Il programma è molto reattivo all 'apertura non si blocca quasi mai, almeno personalmente non ho riscontrato problematiche, anche messo sotto stress risponde sempre perfettamente... funziona bene anche nello smartphone /Tablet Review Source JM Jan M. Marketing Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Resource-heavy but reliable document viewer" February 15, 2025 4.0 Pros Loaded with features - from viewing documents to annotating and editing. Cons Heavy on resources and cluttered interface. Switched from [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/175376/ConnectedPDF/) Adobe is a more reliable and trusted brand. Review Source DD Drew D. Sales Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable and Versatile PDF Solution" January 5, 2025 5.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader is a dependable tool for handling PDF documents with ease. While the free version is sufficient for basic tasks, upgrading unlocks a range of powerful features that enhance productivity. Pros Seamless PDF viewing and annotation features. Reliable compatibility with various devices and operating systems. Advanced tools for editing and form filling. Cons Free version lacks some advanced functionalities. Can be resource-intensive on older devices. Review Source SF Sarah F. Realtor Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Universal file type makes filing a breeze" April 26, 2025 5.0 I’m pleased with the app and have used it for personal and professional purposes. Pros I send a fair bit of documents for work. My clients use Mac or PC so there’s discrepancies with what formatting of documents they can receive. Exporting everything to PDF makes everything so much Escher for me. Cons You can only edit to a certain extent and sometimes my work requires more than what I’m able to do. Review Source KS Khetu S. Fashion consultant Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to read hard pdf " February 20, 2025 4.0 My overall experience is easy access to files via Adobe Document Cloud, Google Drive, and others. Pros I like most about PDF forms and digitally sign documents. Cons Large PDFs may take time to open and render properly. Review Source Emily L. Consultant Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great program for all" January 2, 2025 5.0 I've been using this program for years and have come to rely on it for much of my business needs. It's expansive with features that are constantly being updated. Pros It is a wonderful and reliable program with useful features. Cons It is not accessible for those who use screen reading software. Review Source EC Erica C. Freelancer Writing and Editing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I like it a lot and I find it very practical." March 5, 2025 5.0 allows you to convert documents of various formats into PDF, while maintaining the original appearance of the document. allows you to: Edit text and images Export, protect and organize documents Collect legally valid electronic signatures Create web forms Pros The software is free and reliable for viewing, browsing, and printing files in PDF format. The global standard also allows sharing, annotations, electronic signature, and printing. Cons So far I haven't had any problems with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Review Source JB Jatin B. Fashion Consultant Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Experience " January 23, 2025 4.0 Very good at my job and on my personal pc Pros Acrobat reader is very helpful to read pdfs and to open pdf to make changes also Cons It is very slow and they don't have any new updates on that so they need changing their style and give more updates Review Source CR Ciara R. Area Manager Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Must Use Product" December 28, 2024 5.0 Overall I like the product. I enjoy using all of adobes products. Pros Adobe acrobat reader is my go to for everything I need for editing documents. Cons It is a bit confusing to use at first if you are not familiar with adobe products. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sales Representative Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "It has been an awesome experience." February 3, 2025 5.0 Its been cool all the while. so ease to navigate. Pros It's a very good App with a lot of benefitting features, it makes signing, commenting and sharing of documents easy, and documents maintains it layout even after converting to other forms. Cons Nothing particularly, overall it's been so amazing and generally helpful for sharing of document. Review Source BF Bryce F. Quality Assurance Engineer Farming Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Works excellent!" March 3, 2025 5.0 I recently started using the find text or tools, and love that you can search and find things, especially in a long document. Pros I like that it opens pretty much everything I send to it. Cons I haven't found anything I dislike so far. Review Source hS harrison S. owner Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "acrobat review" May 8, 2025 5.0 Pros I love the software. it's helped make accessing files so much easier for me. Cons There isn't much to say about the cons. this software always works and is super simple to use. Review Source KW Kimb W. Owner Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A must have tool for PDF editing" February 21, 2025 4.0 I am very satisfied with it. It definitely serves me well Pros Acrobat is a piece of cake to work with! I can open all kinds of digital documents, note down information, complete forms, and look very nice and clean to boot, with all the functions being extremely easy to access Cons You gotta pay to access the key features and that is the price of enjoying even the most basic functions Review Source RR Rebecca R. Graphic Designer Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I really love it !" March 22, 2025 5.0 Since I used Acrobat, I might say that it is just a straightforward yet feature-packed app Pros I like the concept of OCR to edit every kind of document.Acrobat also provides sharing and Cloud storage services Cons It costs money like every Adobe App and some advanced features are difficult to understand Review Source AS Abu S. IT Manager Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Adobe Acrobat - Review" April 16, 2025 5.0 Pros Adobe is unparalleled when it comes to PDF management be it editing or designing, there is no other product like it. Cons Sometimes certain features require enhanced licensing, would be easier if there was one licensing option Review Source IG Ireshyn G. Scientist Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great all-in-one PDF viewer" January 7, 2025 5.0 Pros Ease of use and integration within the operating system Cons Sometimes the software is buggy and causes the system to hang. Review Source SR Scott R. Safety Consultant Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Open and Edit PDFs" March 8, 2025 4.0 Pros Adobe Acrobat Reader is the easiest PDF manager/editor I have used. Cons The price isn’t competitive with other PDF programs but is worth the extra money. Review Source LC Laura C. Resource manager Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good system" April 9, 2025 5.0 Use thing to open contracts and questionnaires. Pros Force opening documents. User friendly. Good. Cons No complaints. Been using it for years now Review Source AG Amin G. Assistant Professor Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "great tool for file sharing an reviewing" December 20, 2024 4.0 Pros you can read a file and comment on it or highlight some area of interests. It is helpful when sharing data and don't want to change the original format, that if you use word, the format may change. Cons sometimes when I want to sign a file it just doesn't show my signature and have to make the signature again and again. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [PDF](https://www.capterra.com/pdf-software/)[PDF Editor](https://www.capterra.com/pdf-editor-software/)