Adobe Acrobat Pro DC

Convert, edit, share, and sign PDFs.

URL for Service or System

N/A

Related information

https://it.cornell.edu/software-licensing/adobe-acrobat-pro-licensing

https://it.cornell.edu/software-licensing/sign-adobe-products-cuweblogin

Who can use this service/system?

All CCE

Training Resources

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC tutorials

Most utilized features:

• Why and How to Redact a PDF
  • Video:  How to remove sensitive information from PDFs
• Combine or split existing PDF documents
  • Video: How to combine files
  • Video: How to split a PDF file
  • Video: Add and organize pages

Digital Signatures in Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat

Tutorials from LinkedIn Learning (sign in using your Cornell NetID credentials):

• Acrobat DC Essential Training

CCE Webinars:

• Acrobat Reader: Viewing, Signing and Converting Documents and Files to PDF: Recording | Presentation

• Adobe Acrobat: Creating Fillable Forms Basics: Recording | Presentation, Quick Guide

• Adobe Acrobat: Creating Fillable Forms – Intermediate:  Recording | Presentation

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I check what version of Adobe I have installed?
  • Identify the product and its version for Acrobat and Reader (adobe.com)
     
• Do I need Adobe Reader or Acrobat Pro?  What's the difference?
  • For full summary of Adobe licensing options and features, go to: https://it.cornell.edu/software-licensing/adobe-licensing-summary#section-1

• How do I check if I already have an Adobe Acrobat or Creative Cloud license?
  • Go to https://account.adobe.com/
  • Log in using your Cornell e-mail address (you will then be prompted to sign in using your Cornell NetID credentials)
  • Under your plan, it will show what software is included in your Adobe license (if any)
     
• How can I request an Adobe license?
  • Contact your regional IT helpdesk at http://helpdesk.cce.cornell.edu.  Be sure to include your business need for the license. 
    Examples: 
    • I need to create PDF fillable forms with Adobe Acrobat.
    • I need to edit videos and photos with Adobe Premiere and Photoshop.
       
• How do I sign into Adobe Acrobat Pro?
  • https://app.screencast.com/otd18Qs5nibOF
     
• I verified that I have an Adobe license but I cannot use the Pro features and/or it's showing a message to try Acrobat Pro.
  • Verify which version of Adobe Acrobat is installed (see question below).  If you have Adobe Reader installed, contact your regional IT helpdesk for assistance.
  • If you have Acrobat Pro installed, verify that you are signed in with your Cornell e-mail account.
    • Open Adobe Acrobat and click on the profile icon in the upper right hand corner.
    • If the e-mail address is NOT your Cornell e-mail, click on Sign Out.
    • Open Adobe Acrobat and sign in with your Cornell e-mail (see question above on how to do this).
       
• How do I check for and install updates to Adobe Acrobat and Reader?
  • Adobe step by step instructions are here:  Manually update Adobe Acrobat software
  • How to video:  https://www.screencast.com/t/k6PV8tou
  • Please note: Administrator rights are needed for updates, please see your local IT contact for assistance.