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Adobe AcrobatpdfFiller
Freemium

Acrobat Reader is free to download and use without a subscription; text and image editing…

 Paid

Paid subscription service that starts with a free trial.

Windows, macOS, Web, Android, iOS iOS, Web, Browser extension
  • Free Reader for Windows 10/11, macOS 10.15+, iOS 16+ and Android 8+, plus an Acrobat web app in…
  • Reader includes commenting, highlights, sticky notes, form filling and Fill & Sign at no cost
  • Form filling, e-signing and signature requests in one place
  • Drag-and-drop builder for fillable forms
  • Editing text and images, creating and converting PDFs need an Acrobat Standard or Pro subscription
  • Proprietary; Adobe logos may not be used without a license
  • Paid service after the trial
  • Documents are processed and stored in the vendor's cloud
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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