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Adobe Acrobat Reader

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Definition: Adobe Acrobat Reader is a freely distributed software program from Adobe Systems, Inc. used to view PDF files created with Adobe Acrobat or other programs. For the most part, Acrobat Reader is only used to view and print PDF files. It is not capable of creating PDF documents.

If you want to create PDF documents, consider getting the full Adobe Acrobat (Buy Direct) or other PDF creation tools such as PDF Create (Compare Prices).

Also Known As: Acrobat
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To view PDF documents, download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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