Introduction
Adobe Acrobat Pro allows you to view, create, manipulate, print, and manage files in Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Acrobat Pro can be used to create and edit the smartest PDFs, convert PDFs to Microsoft Office formats, and more.
More information on Adobe Acrobat Pro can be found here.
Capabilities, Benefits, and Key Features
- Convert a variety of different file types to/from PDF format
- Edit, comment, and rearrange PDF documents
- Share PDF documents easily
- Prohibit others from editing, commenting, or changing PDF documents
- Add e-signature technology to PDF documents
Limitations / Technology Requirements
Adobe Acrobat Pro can be downloaded on Mac or Windows. They also have mobile apps for iOS and Android. Windows users with a valid subscription can also access the tool online using an up-to-date browser.
What can I expect?
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Support Tier: Tier 1 - Best Effort: While approved for use there is no institutional support for the application. IT Help would make an effort to assist using general technical knowledge. If unable to do so, the user would need to resolve the issue on their own or contact a commercial vendor for assistance.
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Acquisition Model: Direct Download: Software is downloaded to a local computer and installed to run from that specific device.
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Licensing Model: User license server: Miami or the Vendor hosts a license server that the application uses to check in and validate that you still have permission to use the application. The license server typically has one or more administrators that review and ensure the licenses have been deployed according to the terms and conditions of use.
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Authentication Model: Independent Registration: The user is required to create an account individually with the application vendor.
Who may use it?
Faculty and staff may purchase this application for installation on University-owned computers only.
How do I get started?
- Click the Purchase button on this page.
- Provide a University index code to initiate the purchase.
- Once a purchase order is created, the install file will be sent to the user's email.
Is there a charge to me or my department?
Adobe Acrobat Pro has a 1-year mandatory annual subscription that runs in the $150-200 range for Acrobat Professional DC or a one-time perpetual licenses for a legacy product called Acrobat Pro 2020 (Classic) in the $100 - $150 range.