In the tools pane on the right, click the Activate button. The following confirmation dialog box appears.
Last updated on
May 24, 2023
How can I purchase Acrobat?
You can purchase a license for Acrobat from within the application by following the link at the bottom of the right pane.
After your Acrobat trial expires, the Trial Expired message with the Buy Now link appears at the bottom of the right pane. Click Buy Now and follow the onscreen instructions.
My trial has expired. Can I still use Acrobat to view my PDFs?
Yes, Acrobat lets you view PDF files even if your trial has expired. You can also use the free tools like Comment and Fill & Sign. But to experience and use the full capabilities of Acrobat, you need to purchase a license.
OK, I purchased Acrobat. How do I license my trial copy of Acrobat?
If you purchased Adobe Acrobat via monthly or annual payment plan, follow the steps below.
For Windows
Method 1: For an Acrobat plan purchased on the same Adobe ID you used to sign in to Acrobat in trial mode or for a subscription.
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Click OK. Restart Acrobat to activate it.
Method 2: For an Acrobat plan purchased on a different Adobe ID.
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In the tools pane on the right, click the Activate button. The Activate Acrobat dialog box appears.
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Select the second option and then click Next. The Sign In screen appears.
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Click the Not your Adobe ID link. The following Sign In dialog box appears.
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Enter the Adobe ID you used to purchase your Acrobat plan, and click Sign In. The Thank You dialog box appears.
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Click Continue. A confirmation dialog box appears.
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Click OK to close the dialog box, and then restart Acrobat to activate it.
Method 3: For an Acrobat retail serial number.
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In the tools pane on the right, click the Activate button. The Activate Acrobat dialog box appears.
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Select the third option, enter your serial number, and then click Next. The Next Steps dialog box appears.
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Click Continue.
The trial version of Acrobat is uninstalled, and a new serial number–compatible installer is downloaded to complete the installation.
For Mac OS
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In the tools pane on the right, click the Activate button. An information dialog box appears. Click OK.
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The Sign In screen appears. Click the Sign In button. (If you purchased the Acrobat plan on an Adobe ID other than the one shown, click the Not your Adobe ID link.)
If you clicked Not your Adobe ID, the following Sign In dialog box appears. Enter the Adobe ID and password you used to purchase your Acrobat plan, and click Sign In.
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The Thank You dialog box appears. Click Continue, and then restart Acrobat to activate it.
I purchased an Acrobat serial number. Can I use it for the Acrobat trial?
If you purchased an Acrobat serial number, you need to download and install a separate Acrobat installer.
Before installing the newly downloaded Acrobat, uninstall the trial version installed on your machine.
Can I use Adobe Acrobat Reader now that my Acrobat trial has expired?
Yes, you can download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader at any time.