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lavellek69604215
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July 8, 2020
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Alternatives to Acrobat 2017 Pro or DC

  • July 8, 2020
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I just started trying to use Acrobat 2017 Pro, and I'm looking for an alternative program.  I've used Acrobat 8 Pro for years.  Acrobat 8 does all I need, and I love it.  I hate Acrobat 2017.  I either can't find the tools or they are in some weird spot.  The entire program is hard to use and visually not appealing.  Does anyone know of another program which can be used to create fillable froms from pdf documents, fill forms, and print to pdf.  That's basically all I use Acrobat to do.  I'd be happy to switch back when they develop something better.  The currently available Acrobat programs are terrible, and so is customer support.

 

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    Correct answer try67

    The Adobe Forums is not really the place to ask for alternatives to their own software. It's like going to a Chevy dealership and ask for recommendations for a good Ford...

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    ~BarbaraT
    Inspiring
    July 16, 2020

    I'm currently attempting to download an earlier version of Acrobat for the same reasons. Been a user since early days and the DC layout is not for me. ftp://ftp.adobe.com

    Dov Isaacs
    Dov Isaacs
    Legend
    July 16, 2020

    Even if you can “download” an installer for an earlier version of Acrobat from Adobe or elsewhere, please remember:

     

    (1)  Adobe no longer sells any licenses to those earlier versions of Acrobat.

     

    (2)  A license of Acrobat 2015, Acrobat 2017, or Acrobat 2020 (or even a subscription to Acrobat DC) will not activate copies of Acrobat 11 or earlier.

     

    - Dov Isaacs, former Adobe Principal Scientist (April 30, 1990 - May 30, 2021)
    try67
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    try67Community ExpertCorrect answer
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    July 8, 2020

    The Adobe Forums is not really the place to ask for alternatives to their own software. It's like going to a Chevy dealership and ask for recommendations for a good Ford...

    lavellek69604215
    lavellek69604215Author
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    July 8, 2020

    I was thinking of perhaps an earlier version of Acrobat, like X or XI.  This new version is just not working for me.

     

    try67
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    try67Community Expert
    Community Expert
    July 9, 2020

    Ah, OK, that makes more sense, but Adobe doesn't offer any of the old versions of its software, so that would be moot... Your options are Acrobat DC or 2020, either as Pro or Standard.

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