Q. What is Adobe Reader?
A. Adobe® Reader® is free, universal software that lets you open, view, search, and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files with built-in security features.
Q. Do I need Adobe Acrobat to use Adobe Reader?
A. No. Adobe Reader is a stand-alone application that you can use to open, view, search, and print PDF files, such as those created by Adobe Acrobat software.
Q. How do I download Adobe Reader?
A. Visit the Adobe Reader download page or the Adobe Reader main page on Adobe.com. You can also download Adobe Reader wherever you see the Get Adobe Reader icon. Once you have clicked the link or icon, you will be led through easy steps that allow you to identify your language, platform, and connection type. Once you have completed this simple process, the Adobe Reader software downloads and installs automatically on your system.
