Edit images with Adobe Express in Acrobat

Open your PDF in Acrobat desktop. Choose Edit from the global bar, and then select your image.

Under Adjust Objects, choose Edit Image. Alternatively, you can select the image to open the tools palette and then select Edit Image. It opens the Adobe Express editor in Acrobat.

You can select Apply Effects, Remove Background, Erase, add Opacity. Alternatively, use Generative Fill in Firefly. Your image edits will be saved automatically to your document.

Common questions

How does the Edit Image feature work?

Using Acrobat desktop, select an image first. Select Edit Image directly from the menu or under Adjust Objects to edit your image.

Who can access the feature?

The Edit Image feature is currently available to all existing and new customers of Adobe Acrobat Pro and Adobe Acrobat Standard individual subscriptions. It isn't available to Enterprise Acrobat subscribers and Acrobat Classic subscribers at this time. The feature is available for trial users on desktop, but not for trial users on the web.

Where are my images stored?

Your images are temporarily uploaded to Adobe cloud storage and processed in Express. Adobe does not store your images permanently. Your image will be deleted from Adobe cloud storage within 12 hours.

How can I share my edited document with others?

Within Acrobat, select Share , and then select Invite collaborators or one of the other options for sharing. 

Do I get Adobe Stock or Firefly credits or extra storage with the offer?

If you're an Adobe Acrobat Pro or Adobe Acrobat Standard individual subscriber, you'll automatically be given 250 Firefly credits per month for a limited time to try the feature.

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