There are two types of "Adobe" applications we use, Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat. Reader is a free Adobe product, while Acrobat is typically a licensed product with an associated cost. See below Feature Comparison Chart for the main differences to determine which version works best for you and your team. If you only have Reader and feel you need to upgrade to Acrobat, please have your manager contact the Service Desk to make the request.
Acrobat Reader (Free) | Acrobat Standard (Paid Subscription) | |
View PDF | yes | yes |
Print PDF | yes | yes |
Comment PDF | yes | yes |
Access PDF files shared with you | yes | yes |
Sign | yes | yes |
Fill out PDF forms | yes | yes |
Combine and merge files | no | yes |
Edit text and images | no | yes |
Create and send forms | no | yes |
Digital signature request | no | yes |
Managers: Periodically, IT will perform an audit and contact all managers who have employee(s) with a full Adobe Acrobat Standard license assigned to them. The licensing is reviewed to ensure that only employees who need this software have access. If Acrobat Standard is still needed by your staff for their job function, the access will not be revoked. However, if you feel using Reader is sufficient for your team, we can discuss removing their Standard licensing.
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