Adobe reader DC (red) - acrobat DC (black)

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January 6, 2020
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I have both on my desktop. What the difference? Do I need both?

Standards and accessibility

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Correct answer Kstrid

Honestly, I would keep Reader installed (along with Acrobat Pro) if you have the real estate to do so. The rational is that you could test how your PDFs (created and edited in Acrobat Pro) will look and function (forms, etc.) for folks who have only Reader.

I hope this is helpful.

My best,

Dave

good point,,,thx a lot.

k

Dave__M

Community Expert

Reader is an excellent PDF viewing/printing application. Acrobat Pro does all of that, plus the ability to create, edit, make accessible, and so much more. If your workflow is opening, viewing, filling out PDF forms and printing them only, Reader is awesome. If you have the need to create and edit PDFs, Acrobat Pro is your tool of choice.

My best,

Dave

KstridAuthor

Inspiring

ok thx, so I can uninstall Reader?

Dave__M

Community Expert

Honestly, I would keep Reader installed (along with Acrobat Pro) if you have the real estate to do so. The rational is that you could test how your PDFs (created and edited in Acrobat Pro) will look and function (forms, etc.) for folks who have only Reader.

I hope this is helpful.

My best,

Dave