--- description: Review of Adobe Acrobat Reader Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Adobe Acrobat Reader | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Editor Software](/directory/4419/pdf-editor/software) > [Adobe Acrobat Reader](/software/449925/Acrobat-Reader-DC) # Adobe Acrobat Reader Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/449925/Acrobat-Reader-DC Page: 1 / 423\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/449925/Acrobat-Reader-DC?page=2) > Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is a PDF viewer, which helps organizations view, sign, share and annotate PDFs. It lets users create, secure, convert, and modify PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader DC allows individuals to send PDFs to collect signatures and aggregate comments from multiple reviewers in a single shared document. The application allows the use of the device camera to capture and save documents in PDF format. Users can also access files present in third-party applications such as Box, Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 10544 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 10544 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Adobe - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1.95 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Acrobat Reader DC is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Annotations - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Communication Management - Compression - Convert to PDF - Customisable Forms - Customizable Fields - Data Import/Export - Delete Pages - Digital Signature - Document Management - Document Review - Document Storage - Drag & Drop - Electronic Signature - Encryption - File Management - File Transfer - Forms Management ## Integrations (6 total) - Box - Dropbox Business - Google Drive - Microsoft SharePoint - Microsoft Word - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4419/pdf-editor/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4419/pdf-editor/software) - [PDF Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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And the formatting does not come out the way I desire the most ----- ### "Adobe is the gold standard...just the best\!" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *26 August 2025* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It makes me feel more confident using a big name brand like Adobe. It has all the features that I need. > > **Cons**: It is a bit of a learning curve to figure out how to work Adobe, but once I got used to it everything was working great for me. > > I use it often for my proofreading work and enjoy how easy it is to use. It's great having a paid version where everything functions well. ----- ### "Adobe Acrobat Reader" — 5.0/5 > **Valerie** | *13 November 2022* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Absolutely love this software, use it every day to share and sign documents within my organization. > > **Cons**: Will not port easily from Reader to Pro but that’s okay. ----- ### "Adobe Gets it Done\!" — 5.0/5 > **Jacquelyn** | *24 April 2026* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Adobe Acrobat Reader is how reliable and easy it is for everyday PDF use. It opens files quickly, keeps formatting consistent, and handles everything from simple reading to filling out forms and adding signatures without hassle. The interface is clean enough that I don’t have to hunt for basic tools, but it still offers more advanced features when I need them. I also appreciate how well it integrates across devices, so I can pick up where I left off. Overall, it strikes a good balance between simplicity and functionality, making it a dependable go-to for working with PDFs. > > **Cons**: What I like least is that editing PDFs can feel restrictive, with limited control over font, color, and the precise placement of new text boxes relative to existing content. > > Overall, my experience with Adobe Acrobat Reader has been very positive, especially for working with PDFs in a smooth and reliable way. It makes viewing and navigating documents effortless, while also supporting easy editing and creation of PDFs without disrupting formatting. Converting and importing other document types into polished PDFs is seamless, which helps maintain a professional look across files. I also find it particularly effective for sharing documents for signatures, with straightforward tools that make sending, tracking, and completing e-signatures simple and efficient. Even when making edits like adding text or annotations, the tools feel intuitive and integrate well with existing content, helping documents stay clean and well-structured. Overall, it’s a dependable, user-friendly platform for managing PDFs from creation through final distribution. ----- ### "Acrobat and ME" — 4.0/5 > **Kenneth** | *10 July 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the app better than the web version of opening .pdf's. Free is always good. This is a good tool to have in your arsenal. The Look and feel just seem right. This app has been the universal go to App for PDF documents since I can remember. > > **Cons**: I don't like the fact that if I have a Acrobat Pro version installed I am required to sign in to Acrobat Pro instead of just opening the Reader version. > > I have been using Acrobat Reader for several years and it does the job it is meant to do. 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