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Users consistently praise Adobe Acrobat Reader for its reliable performance and user-friendly interface, making it easy to read, annotate, and manage PDF documents across devices. Many appreciate its comprehensive tools for highlighting, commenting, and signing documents, which enhance productivity. However, some users note that the free version has limited features, often prompting upgrades for advanced functionalities.

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ADnan C.
AC
SEO
Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Reliable, Easy PDF Viewing and Annotation with Adobe Acrobat Reader"
What do you like best about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

I like that Adobe Acrobat Reader makes it easy to open, read, and work with PDF files. I use it regularly to review documents, add comments, fill forms, and share PDFs with others.

The interface is familiar and reliable, and it handles most PDF files without any issues. It’s one of those tools that just works when I need to access documents quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

I think some useful features are locked behind paid plans, which can be frustrating if you only need them occasionally. The application can also feel a bit heavy at times, especially when opening large PDF files or working on older computers.

For basic PDF viewing it works well, but some advanced tools can be expensive for individual users.. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Maria Auxiliadora S.
MS
Strategic Designer and Educator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent PDF Performance and User-Friendly Tools—Worth It with Adobe CC"
What do you like best about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

Adobe Acrobat Reader is very helpful for creating and editing documents as a teacher. Its performance with PDF formats is excellent, and it’s user-friendly, with integrated tools for working with files. Since I’m a design teacher and it’s included in Adobe CC, the overall pricing and return on investment for the package feel absolutely worth it for schools and students. I also see other integrations and tools updated making the workflow easier with large documents and the mobile app equipped with tools to view, edit, sign and share PDF even from our phones or devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

I don’t dislike anything about Adobe. All of its tools and programs are powerful and useful across many creative and professional areas. As a teacher, I do see an opportunity for growth in making documents more easily editable for collaborative work on the web. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SM
Owner, Marketer, Graphic Artist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Invaluable for Client Proofs—Acrobat Reader Shows Exactly What I Send"
What do you like best about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

As a graphic designer, I use Adobe Acrobat in creating most of my client proofs and my clients use Acrobat Reader to proof the things I create. I love that Acrobat reader shows the client exactly what I send them so that when I job is approved and goes to press, there are no surprises. Over the years, they've added more and more functionality to Reader and it's an invaluable tool for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

Honestly, the only downside is that every now and then (very, very rarely) you run across a client who doesn't already have it downloaded so it's one more piece of software they need to install. I really can't remember the last time I had to help a client install Reader, though, so it really isn't a big deal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Oscar C.
OC
Support Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Fast, Straightforward PDF Viewing Across Devices"
What do you like best about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

What I like most about Adobe Acrobat Reader is how it handles basic PDF management and lets me view files quickly across different devices. I also appreciate its integration with several platforms, and the interface is straightforward and easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

The least helpful thing about Adobe Acrobat Reader is that you have to subscribe and log in to use it. On top of that, the prices feel extremely high, and the cancellation process isn’t very user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AJIT S.
AS
EDITOR
Education Management
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Reliable, Versatile PDF Tool with Fast Performance and Intuitive Annotations"
What do you like best about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

What I like best about Adobe Acrobat Reader is its reliability and versatility. It opens PDFs quickly, even large ones, without slowing down, and the tools for annotation, highlighting, and commenting are very intuitive. I also appreciate the ability to fill forms, sign documents digitally, and convert files to and from PDF, which makes it much more than just a reader.

Another strong point is its cross-platform compatibility—I can use it on Windows, Mac, or mobile, and my documents stay consistent across devices. Overall, it’s a very professional, user-friendly, and secure tool for managing PDFs efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

What I dislike about Adobe Acrobat Reader is that some of its best features, like editing text, converting PDFs, or advanced export options, are locked behind a paid subscription, which can be frustrating if you just want quick edits.

It can also be heavy on system resources, especially when opening very large PDFs or multiple files at once, which can slow down older computers. Occasionally, the interface feels cluttered with too many options for casual users, making it slightly overwhelming for simple tasks like reading or basic annotations.

Overall, while it’s powerful, some usability and performance issues can be a bit annoying. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Leonidas R.
LR
Network Analyst
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable PDF Reader with Powerful Editing and Signing Tools"
What do you like best about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

It’s the best PDF reader and it offers all the tools you need to modify a PDF—of course, if you pay for the license. It’s very reliable, and I use it almost every day to digitally sign documents. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

The licence can be very expensive, and sometimes performance can be a problem. The software can also freeze at times, which makes it frustrating to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KP
GTM Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best-in-Class, Reliable Adobe Acrobat Reader for PDFs"
What do you like best about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

The Best in class tool Adobe acrobat reader which is reliability and feel completeness for working with pdf's

It deserve better viewer experience of pdf's file in all devices like Tablet, Computer and in Mobile screen too

Handling Pdf file like filling, signing and Submitting files across widely accepted by organizations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

The main problem of adobe acrobat reader is frequently prompts and ask for upgrade and many features are not available in free version

Performance can feels very heavy and its often uses lot of memory and slow to launch the file specifically for low specifications devices Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CH
Enrollment Success Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Quick, Easy Document Reading and Signing with Adobe Acrobat Reader"
What do you like best about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

Adobe Acrobat Reader makes it quick and easy to read and compile documents. It also makes it simple to sign and mark up documents virtually, which helps when working across departments and organizations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

There can be a fairly steep learning curve when implementing certain tools, especially when it comes to understanding the technology and figuring out how to integrate it effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SR
Assistant Director Of Information Technology
Education Management
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Stable PDF Handling with Easy Highlighting and Comments"
What do you like best about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

I like it works stable with almost all kind of PDFs with which I work also I can highlight the important information on it and can comment down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

The interface feels a bit overloaded with the a lot of option which cause confusion in my opinion and While editing it start a bit lag which annoys me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lorenzo L.
LL
Project Manager
Sporting Goods
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Adobe Acrobat Reader: Feature-Rich, Efficient, and Always Evolving"
What do you like best about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a great tool with many features that help me complete my projects quickly and efficiently, while still maintaining the best quality. I also like that it’s always evolving and keeping up with new technology and trends, which helps it remain one of the top choices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Acrobat Reader?

Performance is probably the only downside I’ve run into while working on my projects, but it hasn’t affected the quality of the final outcome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.