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Updated 13th October 2025
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OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
500M - 1B USD, SoftwareFAVORABLE
“Adobe Acrobat Facilitates Reliable PDF Editing Despite Speed And Cloud Sync Issues”
Adobe Acrobat has been proven very helpful for me since it has helped me a lot by managing my needs in terms of viewing pdfs, editing them or making any sort of changes within those documents which is not possible through most of the other platforms as they sometimes change the formatting of the documents upon editing but Adobe acrobat is an expert and does not make such blunders.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
<50M USD, BankingCRITICAL
“Adobe Experience Needs Improvement Despite Clear Use Cases and E-sign Features”
Usually the Adobe team is not available to easily chat even at the executive level. They are a bit unresponsive. The product buying process is not super clear although the products have a clear use case. The user experience (UX) needs to significantly improve compared to competing products.
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Company Description
Adobe focuses on providing digital media and digital marketing solutions on a worldwide scale. The company offers creative, marketing and document solutions which are geared towards assisting individuals, ranging from budding artists to established brands, to bring life to their digital creations. Furthermore, Adobe concentrates on the delivery of captivating experiences to the targeted individuals. Adobe's solutions are omnipresent and they are striving to bring about change through digital experiences.
Company Details
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1982
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
10B-30B USD
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Adobe Acrobat Likes & Dislikes
What I found wrong about Adobe Acrobat is that, it sometimes lags or it is too slow which personally irritates me as there has been a couple of times when I needed to edit some documents urgently but just because it was slow at that time, it took a little more time as I expected however since it met my needs, I was not upset in the end but happy because it helped.
Read Full Reviewit allows for easy editing, converting and securely sharing PDFs. Its robust functionality and seamless integration with other applications make managing documents highly efficient.
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In my opinion, the major issue with this software is its subscription cost compared to other similar software. Also, the difficult interface as a new user faces issues in the beginning but once they master it with time, it becomes a super helpful tool. Another issue that I can talk about is the cloud syncing issues as I, myself have faced it multiple times when it did not sync smoothly between devices.
Read Full Reviewproduct capabilities: The product capabilities of the adobe suite can improve in terms of user interface, user experience and data sovereignty in many countries.
Read Full ReviewResource-intensive and sometimes slow to load especially large files. The cost of the full featured is relatively high compared to some alternative PDF solutions.
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Engineering Manager
We are looking for an alternative for ADOBE Acrobat and came across PDF24. Does anybody have experience with this tool and also the company that provides it for free? Has it been tested from a security perspective?Information Security Manager
See Full DiscussionPDF24 is a free PDF creation, editing, and conversion tool developed by a German company called Geek Software GmbH. It's well-regarded for being lightweight and offering a wide range of PDF manipulation features. Here’s some insight based on user experiences and security considerations:
User Experiences:
1. Ease of Use: PDF24 is often praised for being user-friendly and providing features that are comparable to Adobe Acrobat, such as merging, splitting, compressing, and converting PDFs.
2. Performance: Many users highlight its quick performance and the absence of heavy system resource consumption, making it ideal for personal and small business use.
3. Cost: Since PDF24 is free, it's attractive for users who need basic to intermediate PDF functionalities without subscribing to Adobe's paid services.
Security Considerations:
1. Privacy Policy & Data Handling: PDF24 can be used offline, meaning that sensitive documents don't need to be uploaded to the cloud, reducing the risk of data breaches associated with online tools.
2. Security Features: While the tool doesn't offer the same level of advanced document security (such as Adobe's certification and validation features), it does support password protection and encryption of PDFs.
3. Updates: As an actively maintained tool, PDF24 regularly releases updates, improving features and addressing potential security vulnerabilities.
Security Testing:
PDF24 has been broadly used by individuals and businesses, but it has not been as rigorously tested or certified for enterprise-level security compliance as Adobe Acrobat. It’s not common to see formal security audits published, so for businesses handling sensitive data, it’s important to weigh the tool’s limitations. In more security-critical environments, you may want to consider additional tools for auditing and monitoring if you decide to use PDF24.
If you're part of an organization that prioritizes data security, a thorough internal assessment of PDF24’s impact on your security posture, or using it in combination with other security controls, might be necessary.
IT Manager
With the Adobe Acrobat increases, I'm curious: how are other organizations working through this? We are currently emailing everyone that holds a license and making sure they need it, also looking at alternatives.Senior Data Scientist
See Full DiscussionBasically, the pdf24 suite (see: https://www.pdf24.org/en/) turns out to be a free alternative to Adobe Acrobat. In addition, one should "just" hint others on the integrated possibility to export pdfs from any Microsoft application directly.
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- OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE50M-1B USDSoftwareReview Source
Adobe Acrobat Facilitates Reliable PDF Editing Despite Speed And Cloud Sync Issues
Adobe Acrobat has been proven very helpful for me since it has helped me a lot by managing my needs in terms of viewing pdfs, editing them or making any sort of changes within those documents which is not possible through most of the other platforms as they sometimes change the formatting of the documents upon editing but Adobe acrobat is an expert and does not make such blunders. - AUTOMATION ENGINEER1B-10B USDManufacturingReview Source
Efficient PDF Management Tool, but Performance and Cost Concerns Remain
My first and favorite pdf reader, user-friendly interface and powerful features for creating , editing and managing PDF documents, this makes it a reliable tool for both personal and professional use. just like most software, could be overwhelming for beginners and the subscription becomes a concern when its used occasionally - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER<50M USDBankingReview Source
Adobe Experience Needs Improvement Despite Clear Use Cases and E-sign Features
Usually the Adobe team is not available to easily chat even at the executive level. They are a bit unresponsive. The product buying process is not super clear although the products have a clear use case. The user experience (UX) needs to significantly improve compared to competing products. - VP, OPERATIONS<50M USDServices (non-Government)Review Source
Adobe Facilitates Document Management But Experiences Some System Lapses
Adobe has proven to be a reliable product for document review, creation, editing, and formal sign off. Since it is widely recognized, it is also a trusted source. - BUSINESS ANALYST<50M USDHealthcare and BiotechReview Source
Adobe Acrobat: Efficient but an Expensive Product
Adobe Acrobat has been a life-saver in my corporate workflow as it allows me to be efficient. It is an excellent product overall. It is easy to search for training resources online.
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