About Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
What is Adobe Acrobat (PDF)?
Adobe Acrobat is PDF software from Adobe, the company that created the PDF format. Acrobat Reader is free for opening, viewing and reading PDFs on computers and phones; paid Acrobat plans add the tools CA firms use every day.
With Acrobat you can edit text and images in a PDF, convert PDFs to Word and other formats, merge and compress files for portal uploads, and turn scanned paper documents into searchable, editable PDFs with OCR. You can add passwords and permissions, permanently redact sensitive data, and request e-signatures while tracking their status and sending reminders. The AI Assistant answers questions about documents and carries out edits from plain-language prompts, and the Acrobat Scan mobile app digitises paper documents.
Who is Adobe Acrobat (PDF) for?
- CA firms converting, merging and compressing PDFs for GST, income tax and MCA portal uploads.
- Teams scanning client documents into searchable PDFs.
- Firms that need to password-protect, redact or e-sign documents.
What type of software is Adobe Acrobat (PDF)?
Adobe Acrobat (PDF) is listed under Office Tools.
What are Adobe Acrobat (PDF)'s core capabilities?
- Free reader: Open and view PDFs with Acrobat Reader, free on desktop and mobile.
- Edit and convert: Edit text and images, and convert PDFs to Word and other formats.
- Organise: Merge, compress and rearrange PDF pages.
- Scan and OCR: Turn scanned documents into searchable, editable PDFs, including with the Acrobat Scan app.
- Protect: Passwords, permissions and permanent redaction.
- E-sign and AI: Request and track e-signatures, and use the AI Assistant on documents.
Answers above are based on Adobe Acrobat (PDF)'s website, read on 29 Oct 2026.
Who makes Adobe Acrobat (PDF)?
Adobe Acrobat is made by Adobe, which created the PDF format.
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Key features
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- ?Free VersionA free version you can keep using, such as a web or reader edition.
- ?Web AppUse it in a browser without installing anything.
- ?Desktop AppInstall it on Windows or Mac.
- ?Mobile AppsUse it on Android and iOS phones and tablets.
- ?Offline AccessKeep working without an internet connection.
- ?Cloud Storage & SyncFiles and data are saved online and synced across your devices.
- ?Real-Time Co-EditingSeveral people can edit the same file at the same time.
- ?Comments & Track ChangesLeave comments, assign follow-ups or track changes for review.
- ?Sharing & PermissionsShare with colleagues or clients and control who can view, comment or edit.
- ?Version HistorySee earlier versions of a file and restore them.
- ?TemplatesStart from ready-made templates for invoices, trackers, letters and more.
- ?AI AssistantBuilt-in AI such as Copilot or Gemini to draft, analyse or summarise.
- ?Microsoft Office File SupportOpen, edit or convert Word and Excel files.
- ?E-SignatureSign documents or request signatures electronically.
- ?Reminders & NotificationsGet reminders for tasks, due dates or events.
- ?Business PlansPaid plans for firms with business email, admin and more storage.
- ?Admin & Security ControlsManage users, devices and data security centrally.