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kehhekkeh
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January 31, 2023
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Web v desktop apps

  • January 31, 2023
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For several years I've been a subscriber to Acrobat DC, apparently, now Acrobat Pro. The web apps offer limited features and I cannot install the desktop version on my work computer, hence unable to access all editing features. I subscribe specifically for advanced features. Adobe Creative Cloud is confusing and it's difficult to determine apps/functions included in my subscription opposed to free trial resources. Subscription price goes up next week and I'm thinking to cancel for lack of utility. Disappointed.

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    AkanchhaS8194121
    AkanchhaS8194121
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    February 1, 2023

    Hi @kehhekkeh 

     

    You are referring to and comparing Acrobat pro to Document Cloud web services. 

    This is correct, because, of architectural requirements, web apps and services have fewer features than the Acrobat Pro desktop app.

    All features cannot be accessible online on the web. If you do not have the requirement of Acrobat Pro, then you can go for Acrobat Online subscriptions, such as Acrobat Export PDF https://helpx.adobe.com/document-cloud/faq/adobe-exportpdf-faq.html 

     

    Got your issue resolved? Please label the response as 'Correct Answer' to help your fellow community members find a solution to similar problems.

     

    Thanks,

    Akanchha

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    JAVIER2204134607lc
    Participant
    May 13, 2024

    Hello how are you :)?  Do Adobe has a list of the features included in Adobe Pro desktop but not in Adobe Pro web version?  Thanks a lot! 🙂

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 13, 2024

    @JAVIER2204134607lc.,

    Adobe makes about 50 products & services for mobile, web & desktop. 

     

    Are you asking about Acrobat Pro, Standard and free Acrobat Reader?  See the comparison chart below.

    https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/pricing/compare-versions.html


    FREE Acrobat Reader -- view, comment & sign PDF.
    https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/acrobat/pdf-reader.html

    Paid Acrobat Pro DC -- the complete solution for creating and saving PDF.
    https://acrobat.adobe.com/us/en/acrobat/acrobat-pro.html

     

    Hope that helps.

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 31, 2023

    [A moderator moved this from Using the Community to Acrobat.]

     

    There are two versions of Acrobat DC.   FREE Acrobat Reader (limited features) and paid Acrobat Pro (full features).

     

    The latter includes access to desktop, mobile and the online API.  To use, you must be logged-in to Creative Cloud with your paid ID & password.  Is there any possibility that corporate security systems are blocking your access? 

    https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/home/

     

    From Firefox without script blockers or VPN enabled, this is what my online API looks like:

     

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
      kglad
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      kgladCommunity Expert
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      January 31, 2023

      in the future, to find the best place to post your message, use the list here, https://community.adobe.com/

       

      p.s. i don't think the adobe website, and forums in particular, are easy to navigate, so don't spend a lot of time searching that forum list. do your best and we'll move the post if it helps you get responses.

       

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      Test Screen Name
      Legend
      January 31, 2023

      I think you need to consider installing the local app; it is unlikely that the online service will EVER have everything in the local app, even though bit-by-bit more things appear.  Maybe you need to get your employer to install it. 

      kglad
      Community Expert
      kgladCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      January 31, 2023

      do you have a question about acrobat pro or adobe sign?

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