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ADOBE® ACROBAT® 9 STANDARD

Reliably create, combine, and control PDF documents



Create and reliably share PDF documents. Combine files from multiple applications in a single PDF file. Easily create fillable PDF forms to collect data electronically. And apply basic document security features.

Reliably share documents

Create and distribute PDF files that preserve the formatting of the originals. Combine documents, e-mail, images, spreadsheets, and web pages in a single PDF file. Quickly organize content and add polish to communicate clearly and effectively. Share information with virtually anyone using free Adobe Reader® software.

Quickly create forms

Use the new Form Wizard to create forms from paper or electronic documents. Scan or convert existing documents to PDF forms that can be filled in electronically, ensuring the data you receive is accurate and useful. Use the Form Tracker to see when forms have been completed and who has completed them. Easily export form data to a spreadsheet for analysis and reporting.

Easily exchange feedback

Efficiently review documents and provide input with familiar commenting tools. Quickly gain the input you need to efficiently develop and complete work. With easy-tomanage electronic reviews, participants can see and build on other reviewers’ comments as they are being made.

Help protect sensitive information

Control access to PDF files with document passwords and permissions. Set document permissions to define whether a file can be printed or changed. Apply passwords to help restrict document access. Digitally sign and certify documents to validate they came from a trusted source.




Top new features and enhancements

• Easily convert Microsoft Word and Excel documents or scanned paper to PDF forms.
• Enable virtually anyone using free Adobe Reader software to fill in and save PDF forms locally.*
• Easily convert web pages to PDF files to print, archive, mark up, or share with improved web capture.
• Take advantage of new optical character recognition (OCR) technology and support for a
broader range of scanners, which improves the searchability and appearance of scanned PDF documents.
• Launch Acrobat faster.