Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader

[dake_w@yahoo.com]

Some large corps. truly love to confuse everyone.

Although I have never actually subscribed to Acrobat, I have used the free version of Adobe Reader since 1999, mainly for read only purposes, allthough I was always under the impression that I could 

also convert a normal text document into a PDF. But apparently that's not the case.

1. Is Adobe Reader and Acrobat Reader the same thing?

2. I have the Adobe Reader 64-bit free version installed on my Windows 11 64-bit desktop pc, although Windows has identified it as Adobe Acrobat. I am now trying to convert a normal text document into a PDF but Reader is requireing my log in to Adobe.com wher it shows various prices for various apps. Can you please help?

[creative explorer · Accepted solution]

dake_w@yahoo.com 

Q: Is Adobe Reader and Acrobat Reader the same thing?
A: Yes. 

Q:  I have the Adobe Reader 64-bit free version installed on my Windows 11 64-bit desktop pc, although Windows has identified it as Adobe Acrobat. I am now trying to convert a normal text document into a PDF but Reader is requireing my log in to Adobe.com wher it shows various prices for various apps. Can you please help?
A: The free Adobe Reader does not include the function to create a PDF from another file type. When the Reader app asks you to log in to Adobe.com, it is might be because you clicked on a "Create PDF" or "Convert File" button. This feature is not free; it's a paid service that the free Reader application provides a path to. Granted, you do not need a paid Adobe subscription to convert a simple text document (.txt) into a PDF on your Windows 11 PC. You can save as a PDF by hitting Print/Save and choose 'Save as PDF,' your text document will be instantly converted into a standard PDF file without needing to use Adobe or log into any paid service!