Those who have come across the PDF format know that such files cannot be opened using only standard operating system tools. You need to use additional software to read this file. The article will focus on the most popular reader of PDF files - about Adobe Reader. What kind of program it is, why it is needed and what functions it has and will be described later in the text.
Program features
As stated, now we will list all the features of the Adobe Acrobat Reader application, and based on our discussion, you can conclude whether it is worth downloading and installing the program or not. But first, take a note, saying that the software is free, but there are some paid features. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you download the program for self-study.
Reading files
We will begin, of course, with the most basic function of the application - reading files. After all, most users install Adobe Reader DC to be able to view PDF files. But a simple discovery is too easy for Adobe, it has provided another set of tools to make this process more convenient for you. Among them are the following:
- Zooming.
- Deploy a document.
- Using bookmarks.
- Change the display format.
And this is not all of the available. So Adobe Reader is one of the most convenient readers of PDF files, and if you are looking for a program only for viewing files, it is recommended to use the presented one.
Copy images and text
Perhaps, for some, this function will seem strange, because copying text - what could be easier? But with PDFs, things are not so simple. The fact is that not every program allows you to copy data from a document, which is caused by the specifics of the format itself. But in Adobe Reader, the PDF file and its contents are easy to copy.
Creating stamps and comments
Adding comments and creating stamps is not new to an experienced user. This feature has long been used in the well-known Microsoft Word processor, but "borrowed" does not mean "bad."
Let's look at the situation in which cases these options may come in handy. Suppose a friend sends you an e-mail abstract in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and asks you to read it and make some comments. Agree, it will not be convenient to write out each comment on paper, and then read them to a friend in messages or by phone, it is easier to use the comments - a built-in function of the program. You simply select an area of text, click the corresponding button on the toolbar and write your comment. After that, a friend, opening the file, immediately sees the places where you need to fix something.
Image scan
The image scanning function is one of the paid ones, which is undoubtedly a huge minus of this program. After all, it is very useful. It will now be explained how it works. For example, you scanned a book, respectively, its pages are pictures, not a text document, and you can’t edit them in any way (only in a graphical editor, but there the work will proceed with the image, not with the text). When you open such an image in Adobe Reader, it will scan it, convert it to text and allow editing. So Adobe Reader is a great program, if you do not take into account the cost of its paid options.
By the way, if you are looking for an application with the ability to convert text from a photo to a PDF format, then you should pay attention to the PDF XChange Viewe program. She copes with the presented task in the same way, but at the same time is completely free.
Conversion
Many users may assume that the option of the program that was listed above is a normal conversion, but this is not so, although Adobe Reader has special tools for this. Now let's talk about them.
Initially, it’s worth talking about which formats the program can convert to PDF. Their list is as follows:
Yes, there are not so many formats for conversion, but they are quite enough to continue working with the file in another convenient program. How to use this feature will be described below, but now it’s worth moving on to the advantages and disadvantages of this software.
Advantages
Among the advantages of this program are the following:
- It has a simple, understandable and, importantly, convenient interface, which is pleasant to work with and which even an inexperienced user will understand.
- The program has additional functions, it can not only open PDF files for reading.
- The application is fully translated into Russian.
Based on these three points, we can already conclude that Adobe Reader is a good program for working with PDF files, but it also has drawbacks, which we now turn to.
disadvantages
Fortunately, providing a list of deficiencies from at least three points does not work. More precisely, it will even be said that there is only one drawback - it is a paid subscription for activating certain functions, for example, such as image scanning for the ability to edit text. Everything would be fine if this option was only in Adobe Reader, but its competitors have it completely free. In any case, build on whether you need it. If you just need a program to open PDF files, then, of course, download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
How to work in the program
You already know that Adobe Reader is a great program for working with PDF documents, but you may find it difficult to use it. In this case, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the manual on the implementation of certain actions in the program, which will be described below.
How to open a PDF file
First, let's figure out the main one - how to open a file in a program. And without long ranting, let's get to the point:
- Run the program.
- Click on the "File" button.
- Click on "Open." Also in the second step you can press the Ctrl + O buttons.
- In the "Explorer" window that appears, go to the directory with the PDF file.
- Choose it.
- Click on the "Open" button.
Just like that, you can view information from a document in Adobe Reader for Windows. But this is not the only way to discover, let's look at the second.
- Open File Explorer.
- Go to the folder with the PDF file.
- Click on it with RMB.
- Hover over "Open with."
- Select "Another application."
- From the list of programs that appear, select Adobe Reader and click OK.
Also pay attention to the item "Use by default". If you put a checkmark next to it, then in the future all PDF files will be launched in Adobe Reader by double-clicking on them.
How to edit pdf
In addition to viewing the document, the program also has the ability to edit it. For this, a set of special tools is used. Let's look at their list first. To do this, just open the file in the program and go to the "Tools" tab. You will see a list of all possible tools. To use them, just double-click on the desired item, after which you will be taken to an edited document, and a new toolbar that you have selected will appear in the program interface.
How to convert
A little earlier it was told about the ability of the program to convert PDF files to a format suitable for Word, Excel and ordinary text editors like Notepad. For this you need:
- In an open document, click on the "File" button.
- Hover over Save As Other.
- From the submenu, select the desired format for conversion.
After that, you just have to specify the folder where you want to put the file on the output.
Conclusion
Now you know a little more about Adobe Reader DC. And based on our comments, you can decide whether to install it on your computer or not.