CNET Editors' review
Adobe's Acrobat PDF creator is the industry standard, and with good reason. A comprehensive list of powerful tools, combined with a work environment capable of handling huge files and a well-designed interface make it the go-to program for PDFs.
Some of the newer features that impressed us include a range of annotation options; password and encryption for security; several signature preferences for making digital documents more official; automatically recognizing form fields; the ability to download entire Web sites and import them as PDFs; support for complex AutoCAD drawings; and a well-designed icon-based wizard to help the user figure out how to get it all done. You won't find any talking paper clips here.
Surprisingly, the biggest drawback isn't Acrobat's high price tag. To download the trial version, the user must register and fill out a survey at Adobe's Web site. Then you must wait for an e-mail to arrive with a link to the installer, which weighs in at 269MB and takes about 15 minutes to install.
All told, the process takes a half hour and is counterintuitive to the point of a trial version. If you need Acrobat's power, it's definitely worth a test drive. If you're a casual or occasional PDF creator, the unwieldy trial isn't likely worth the extra time and effort.
Publisher's Description
From Adobe Systems:
Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional enables business professionals to reliably create, combine, and control Adobe PDF documents for easy, more secure distribution, collaboration, and data collection. Assemble electronic or paper files--even Web sites, engineering drawings, and e-mail--into reliable PDF documents that are easy to share with others using free Adobe Reader software.
The latest version offers a host of new features including: Combine multiple files into a searchable, sortable PDF package that maintains the individual security settings and digital signatures of each included PDF document. Automatically locate form fields in static PDF documents and convert them to interactive fields that can be filled electronically by anyone using Adobe Reader software. Easily conduct shared reviews that allow review participants to see one another's comments and track the status of the review. Enable anyone using free Adobe Reader software to participate in document reviews, fill and save electronic forms offline, and digitally sign documents. Remove sensitive information. Save in Microsoft Word.
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All versions:
3.9 starsout of 149 votes
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 62 votes
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"more like adobe spaz"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Professional 8
Pros
it doesn't actually blind; it seems content to induce migraines instead.
Cons
continually demands upgrades in ads, rarely legible, interferes with other programs infallibly...
Summary
basically, suicide inducing.
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"Was good but not anymore."
Version: Adobe Acrobat Professional 8
Pros
Used to be an amazing program, and part of my CS3.
Cons
Seems right after CS5 hit the shelves, it died a bit each time I tried to DL and/or open/read/edit an existing PDF through it.
Summary
It's nearly completely useless now. Shame, that. I've written/edited entire eBooks in the Acro8 Pro format. I think for the price it should be more stable.I don't feel like getting a newer version, if it's just going to disintegrate in performance like this one has.
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"good to use"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Professional 8
Pros
i download adobe acrobat professional 8
Cons
i happy to use abode acrobat 8
Summary
good
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"impossible to end free trial. DONT DO IT!!!"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Professional 8
Pros
works fine until free trial ends
Cons
I have spent days trying to end the free trial and eliminate a pop up message with no success. Unless this is software that you want, I would NOT download.
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"aDOBE ACROBAT READER 8"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Professional 8
Pros
I LIKE WHEN I SCAN ONE FILE HOW SIMPLY IS THIS.
Cons
NOTHINK I DONT LIKE.
Summary
WHEN I GET IT ILL EXPLAIN YOU LATER.
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"GR8 Product"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Professional 8
Pros
Nice interface
Cons
lack some features... and could have a better look.
Summary
Good !!!!!!!!1
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"very very good product"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Professional 8
Pros
it is very good software
Cons
to expensive
Summary
it is too expensive
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"cricrinabratu"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Professional 8
Pros
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Cons
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Summary
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Version: Adobe Acrobat Professional 8
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"v?estrann� pou?itie"
Version: Adobe Acrobat Professional 8
Pros
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Cons
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Summary
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