Adobe modernizes PDFs with updates from Acrobat and Adobe Scan

PDFs are the universal language for documents and Adobe is striving to modernize the standard format with new tools. On Monday, October 1, Adobe launched a new Adobe Acrobat DC, offering more possibilities for PDF with extended tools and artificial intelligence. In addition to the changes made to the Acrobat DC subscription software, the update also brings new tools to the free Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Scan application.

Adobe states that the changes to the PDF modernization are based directly on user feedback. In Adobe Acrobat Reader, users can now use the free application to fill out forms, sign documents and review PDF files without leaving the application. The update adds Adobe Sign directly to Acrobat Reader.

Using Adobe Sensei, the company's artificial intelligence, the application now also recognizes whites in a form. Previously, the user had to draw a frame around which to place the text. With the update, users can exploit whites and type, thus simplifying the process.

The update also brings more PDF editing tools to tablets. The option is part of the paid option for Acrobat Reader and is only available for tablets.

Acrobat DC, which is part of the Document Cloud subscription as well as subscription to all applications, can now be easily synchronized between devices, get feedback from the team and edit PDFs . Users have complained about the tedious process of reviewing a PDF file and suggesting team changes. Adobe introduces new sharing and revision tools. As with comments in a document management software, the new revision tools in Acrobat DC allow users to add comments to a specific place in the PDF file. Other users can then reply to the tags. Mentions with the "@" tag will also warn a specific user of the comment. Although the subscription is required to start the editing process, other users can view the PDF and comment with a simple web browser.

The Home view on Acrobat DC for Desktop, Acrobat Reader for Mobile, and Adobe Document Cloud based on a browser is now almost identical. The change allows logged-in users to continue working with a PDF file on another device.

Adobe Scan also offers the ability to scan multiple business cards at once. The update allows you to import the cards as separate contacts, expanding the previous update by adding the option for individual business cards. The update also provides additional language support for Adobe Scan.

The updates are now available. Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Scan are available for free download with optional in-app purchases. Acrobat DC requires a subscription.