With everything that’s new about Acrobat DC, you must have questions. And we have answers.
What is Adobe Acrobat DC?
Acrobat DC with Adobe Document Cloud is the complete PDF solution for working anywhere with your most important documents. All-new Acrobat DC is totally reimagined with a stunningly simple user experience that works consistently across desktop, mobile and the web—including touch-enabled devices.
Here are just a few things you can do with Acrobat DC:
Which products make up the Adobe Acrobat DC family of software?
Adobe Acrobat DC includes desktop products, free mobile apps and online services available through Adobe Document Cloud.
Desktop products for Windows:
Desktop products for Mac OS:
Mobile apps:
Web app:
What do I get when I subscribe to Acrobat DC?
When you subscribe to Acrobat Pro DC or Acrobat Standard DC, you pay a low monthly fee to get:
Which Acrobat DC product is right for me?
See the Acrobat DC product comparison to discover the best way to buy Adobe Acrobat.
I own a previous version of Acrobat. Why should I move to Acrobat DC?
Acrobat DC is a completely reimagined solution with a remarkably simpler user experience that works consistently across desktop, mobile and the web—including touch-enabled devices.
Here are just some of the new things you can do:
See the Acrobat DC version comparison to see more detail about how Acrobat DC differs from previous versions.
Does Adobe have tools to help IT departments with enterprise deployments?
Yes, many Acrobat DC tools and utilities are available to streamline enterprise deployments and help control IT costs. Supported tools include Microsoft SCCM/SCUP, Apple Remote Desktop, Citrix XenApp and Windows Terminal Server on Windows Server 2008. Learn more about deployment.
How does product activation work in Acrobat DC?
Activation is a required process by which Adobe validates that your software is genuine and being used as allowed by your product license agreement. It is intended to protect both your rights as a consumer and Adobe’s rights as a software developer. Activation also helps confirm that the software you bought is not counterfeit.
Acrobat DC products automatically attempt to activate over the Internet. During activation, no personal information is transmitted. Each single-user license grants rights for Acrobat to be installed on two computers at any given time.
If your organization has computers that cannot be online for activation, IT administrators can set an offline exception using Adobe Customization Wizard. Learn more about deployment.
Is Acrobat DC 64-bit compliant?
Yes. Acrobat runs as a 64-bit application on Mac. Acrobat on Windows is a 32-bit application that can run and has been tested on 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 7 and 8 and Windows Server 2008 and 2012.
What can I do with Adobe Document Cloud services when working in Acrobat DC?
Adobe Document Cloud services work with Acrobat DC desktop, web and mobile apps to help you stay connected—and stay productive—wherever you are.
Sign up for free Adobe Document Cloud services to:
Purchase a subscription to Acrobat Standard DC or Acrobat Pro DC to complete essential PDF tasks from anywhere, including the Acrobat DC mobile app and your web browser:
Do I have to work with Adobe Document Cloud services if I purchase Acrobat DC?
No. Acrobat DC desktop software can be used by itself, without taking advantage of Adobe Document Cloud services if desired.
Do I need to be online to use Acrobat?
The first time you open Acrobat DC desktop software, you'll need an Internet connection for software activation. After that, you'll be able to work offline with ease. If you purchase a subscription, you'll be asked to log in periodically to verify your credentials (every 30 days if you have a monthly plan or every 99 days with an annual plan). Also, two new Acrobat tools—Send for Signature and Send & Track—require an online connection.
My company won't let me run software in the cloud, but I still need Acrobat. What should I do?
Acrobat DC desktop software doesn't run in the cloud—it is locally installed software running on your desktop. It can connect to Document Cloud services to provide a richer array of features and capabilities. However, if your company prohibits software that connects to the cloud, talk to your IT administrator. Acrobat settings can be customized to remove access to the cloud services. Learn more about deployment.
How secure are my documents in Adobe Document Cloud?
Adobe Document Cloud uses an Adobe practice known as the Secure Product Lifecycle (SPLC), which is a rigorous set of several hundred specific security activities spanning software development practices, processes and tools, integrated into multiple stages of the product lifecycle. Adobe Document Cloud business processes that use e-signature workflows are also compliant with industry security standards, including HIPAA and PCI v3.0 used by the Payment Card Industry.
I own a previous version of Acrobat. What’s my best option for buying Acrobat DC?
If you own Acrobat Pro X or XI—or Acrobat Standard X or XI—you qualify for a reduced price when purchasing a perpetual (one-time) license. A Subscription plan is also a good way to take advantage of everything Acrobat DC has to offer.
Will Acrobat DC continue to be available as a perpetual software license?
Yes, the Acrobat DC family of products will continue to be available via a perpetual software (desktop only) license that is sold through volume licensing programs such as the Transactional Licensing Program or Cumulative Licensing Program.
What do I get when I subscribe to Acrobat DC vs. making a one-time purchase of desktop software?
When you subscribe to Acrobat Pro DC or Acrobat Standard DC, you pay a low monthly fee to get:
When you buy an Acrobat DC perpetual license as a one-time purchase, you get:
What type of plans are available if I want to purchase Acrobat in volume?
You can purchase Acrobat DC through the Transactional Licensing Program or Cumulative Licensing Program.
How does Acrobat DC work with Microsoft Office?
Acrobat DC integrates seamlessly with Office 365, Office 2013, Office 2010 and Office 2007 applications.
From Windows environments, you can:
Does Acrobat DC integrate with Microsoft SharePoint?
Yes. From SharePoint document libraries, you can:
You can also automate processes by hosting shared document reviews or data collection for PDF forms on your SharePoint server.
Does Acrobat DC work with the most current Microsoft environments?
Yes, Acrobat DC works with both 32- and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 7 and 8. It also works with Windows Server 2008 and 2012.
Which version of Acrobat DC is available in Adobe Creative Cloud?
Acrobat Pro DC is available through Adobe Creative Cloud, which provides access to the latest versions of creative applications on a membership basis. Many Creative Cloud plans include Acrobat Pro DC with Document Cloud services.
Are there any differences between Acrobat Pro DC included with Creative Cloud and Acrobat Pro DC bought separately?
The product features in Acrobat Pro DC in Creative Cloud are identical to the features included in Acrobat Pro DC when purchased separately on a subscription plan. Many Creative Cloud plans include Acrobat Pro DC desktop software, plus the corresponding set of Adobe Document Cloud services.