PDF files open, display, and print in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC on Windows. It also provides tools for adding comments, filling out forms, and applying electronic signatures.
PDF reading and printing
Choose a PDF stored in a folder on the PC to open its pages in Reader. The main screen presents built-in tools for working with the document, while reading and browsing let you move through its contents. Reader also handles printing when a paper copy is needed.
For everyday document review, the PDF remains the central file: open it, inspect its pages, and use the available tools to mark or sign it.
Comments and freehand marks
Reader provides annotation options for placing text boxes on PDF pages, such as when adding a note beside a passage. Freehand brushes let you draw directly on a page, which suits marks that do not fit neatly into a text comment.
Annotations can also be shared with contacts through Reader online, where comments can be viewed in real time.
Form signatures and document sync
The signature feature lets you create an electronic signature and apply it to a form. Reader also includes a PDF encryption option.
Adobe Document Cloud sync connects documents across supported Reader versions on other devices, including Android, Mac, and iPhone. This provides a way to access the same PDFs away from the Windows PC.
Editing access
Reading, printing, commenting, and signing cover common PDF tasks. More advanced document-editing tools require a premium subscription.
Pros
- Adds text comments and freehand marks to PDF pages
- Supports electronic signatures on forms
- Syncs documents through Adobe Document Cloud
- Opens and prints PDF documents
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 · 32-bit and 64-bit · 1.5 GHz or faster Intel or AMD processor · 2 GB RAM · 4.5 GB available disk space · 1024×768 screen resolution
Can Adobe Acrobat Reader DC sign PDF forms?
Yes. Its signature feature lets you create an electronic signature and apply it to a form.
How can I add comments to a PDF?
Use text boxes to place comments on a page, or use freehand brushes to draw marks.
Can Reader sync PDFs across devices?
Yes. Adobe Document Cloud can sync documents with supported versions on Android, Mac, and iPhone.