- Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 8
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Latest Version For Windows 8.1
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Windows 8.1
About: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software is the free global standard for reliably viewing, printing, and commenting on PDF documents. And now, it's connected to the Adobe Document Cloud − making it easier than ever to work across computers and mobile devices.
On this page, select your preferred version Step 1 select Windows version, from Step 2 Select your language, and in Step 3 list select the latest Adobe Reader Direct Offline Installer. After selecting the correct Adobe Reader version, click on the 'Download now' button. Download Free Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.1 Full Version Install Files Adobe Reader 8.1 (previously known as Adobe Acrobat Reader or simply Acrobat Reader) has been upgraded to version 8.1.1. Adobe Reader 8.1.1 provides fixes for several form related bugs, as well as removes the Fedex Kinko's button and File menu item. Version 8.1 of Reader supports the 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista. Support for Acrobat 3D Version 8 Version 8.1 of Reader supports Adobe® Acrobat® 3D version 8.
Through online script
See the System Information tool for a quick and easy way to determine your version of Adobe Reader and if your browser supports reading PDF files.
NoteThis script only supports determining the version of Adobe Reader if you have 7.7 or higher installed. If you're using an alternative PDF reader, it detects PDF support, but will not show the name or version of the PDF reader you're using.
Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 8
Determining version of Adobe Reader in Windows?
- Click Start and then Programs.
- In Programs, if Adobe Acrobat is installed, you see an Adobe Acrobat x icon, where 'x' is the version of Adobe Acrobat. For example, 'Adobe Acrobat 8' may be seen if a variant of 8 is installed. Click this icon to open the program.
- In the program, click Help, then About. In the about information, you'll see the full version of Adobe Acrobat.
Additional information
- See the PDF definition for further information and related links.
Acrobat 2020 is the latest perpetual desktop version of Acrobat. It simplifies everyday PDF tasks and includes many productivity enhancements when working with PDFs from your desktop.
Acrobat DC is the latest subscription version of Acrobat. With Acrobat DC, you always have the most recent version of Acrobat software with the newest product innovations and tools for desktop and mobile. It includes all the functionality of Acrobat 2020, plus you never have to purchase upgrades again.
When you subscribe to Acrobat DC enhanced with Document Cloud services, you pay a low monthly fee to get ongoing access to the latest PDF tools across desktop, browser, and mobile devices to help you accomplish more when working with documents in the office or on the go:
- Get a consistent user experience across desktop, browser, and mobile devices.
- Fill and sign forms on the go from your browser or iOS device.
- Create, combine, and export PDFs from your browser or mobile device.
- Send documents for signature from your desktop, browser, or mobile device.
- Send, track, and confirm delivery of documents sent electronically.
- Combine multiple files to PDF, and organize pages from your browser.
- Sync preferences across computers.
- Add or edit text on a tablet or mobile device.
- Reorder, delete, or rotate pages on an iOS or Android device.
- Store and access files securely online with 100GB of storage.
The new Home view helps you stay organized and productive - it's a single place for you to organize, manage, and search for all your PDFs.
- Recent Files list: Displays your recent files opened for viewing from your computer, Document Cloud storage, or third-party storage like OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, and SharePoint.
- Recommended tools: Helps you discover top Acrobat tools like Edit PDF, Create PDF, Combine PDFs, and more.
- Search box: Lets you search all your Document Cloud files and the files sent or received for viewing, reviewing, or signing.
- Context pane: Helps you take actions on files across all Home view with context-sensitive menus, and check the status of participants and history of activities for shared documents.
View MIP-protected PDFs in Acrobat 2020 and Reader 2020
Acrobat Pro and Standard
Now you can use Adobe Acrobat 2020 and Acrobat Reader 2020 Windows and Mac desktop applications to open files protected with MIP (Microsoft Information Protection) solutions including Azure Information Protection (AIP) and Information Protection using Office 365.
Acrobat 2020 and Acrobat Reader 2020 auto-detect a MIP-protected file and prompts you to download the corresponding plug-in from the plug-in download page. Once you download and install the plug-in, the protected files open like any other PDF in Acrobat or Reader.
Color customization capability in the Fill & Sign tool
Acrobat Pro and Standard
You can now choose your desired color to fill the PDF form and sign it using the Fill and Sign tool in Acrobat 2020. To change the color, click the Color button in the Fill & Sign toolbar.
By default, the signature's color is black. To retain the default color, deselect the Retain Original Color For Signatures checkbox.
For more information, see Fill out your PDF form.
Run OCR on scanned documents with live text
Acrobat Pro and Standard
With Acrobat 2020, you can run OCR on a scanned PDF that contains images with live text on them.
- Open the scanned PDF in Acrobat 2020.
- Go to Tools > Enhance Scan > Recognizable Text > In This File.
- Click Settings in the toolbar. The Recognize Text dialog box is displayed.
- In the Output drop-down list, choose Searchable Image or Searchable Image (exact) and click OK.
- Click Recognize Text in the toolbar.
Preflight enhancements and PDF/UA validation in preflight
Acrobat Pro only feature
- Preflight Libraries: Preflight Profiles, Fixups, and Checks are now well organized in Libraries.
For more information, see Preflight Libraries (PDF | 711 KB). - Preflight Variables: Variables allow you to dynamically adjust Profiles, Checks, and Fixups when they are applied. Variables can be used when editing Profiles, Checks, or Fixups wherever the orange triangle shows up. It is also possible to filter for existing objects using Variables.
- Preflight supports the new Ghent PDF Workgroup Specification 2015: The new GWG specifications are based on PDF/X-4, and support native transparency as well as media neutral RGB workflows.
- PDF/UA validation in Preflight: Preflight now makes it possible to fix common accessibility problems and to validate against the international standard for Universal Accessibility PDF/UA.
Improved Accessibility feature updates and workflows
Acrobat Pro only feature
Adobe standard 9 windows 10. Improved Accessibility features in Acrobat 2020 make it easier for people with disabilities to use PDF documents and forms, with and without the aid of assistive technology software and devices.
Improved experience with DirectInk
Acrobat Pro and Standard
Improved Pen tool leveraging DirectInk technology allows you to write and draw more smoothly and accurately directly on the document without selecting a tool.
Sign PDF files with DirectInk
Adobe Acrobat Reader Latest Version For Windows 8.1
Acrobat Pro and Standard
New support for DirectInk in the Signatures Panel of the Certificates app offers a more natural experience and gives you more control of how your signature looks when signing on Windows 10 devices.
Touch bar built into MacBook Pro
Acrobat Pro only feature
Adobe Acrobat Reader Windows 8.1
Functionalities for the touch bar built into MacBook Pro help you work more efficiently on MacBook Pro computers.
You can now choose your desired color to fill the PDF form and sign it using the Fill and Sign tool in Acrobat 2020. To change the color, click the Color button in the Fill & Sign toolbar.
By default, the signature's color is black. To retain the default color, deselect the Retain Original Color For Signatures checkbox.
For more information, see Fill out your PDF form.
Run OCR on scanned documents with live text
Acrobat Pro and Standard
With Acrobat 2020, you can run OCR on a scanned PDF that contains images with live text on them.
- Open the scanned PDF in Acrobat 2020.
- Go to Tools > Enhance Scan > Recognizable Text > In This File.
- Click Settings in the toolbar. The Recognize Text dialog box is displayed.
- In the Output drop-down list, choose Searchable Image or Searchable Image (exact) and click OK.
- Click Recognize Text in the toolbar.
Preflight enhancements and PDF/UA validation in preflight
Acrobat Pro only feature
- Preflight Libraries: Preflight Profiles, Fixups, and Checks are now well organized in Libraries.
For more information, see Preflight Libraries (PDF | 711 KB). - Preflight Variables: Variables allow you to dynamically adjust Profiles, Checks, and Fixups when they are applied. Variables can be used when editing Profiles, Checks, or Fixups wherever the orange triangle shows up. It is also possible to filter for existing objects using Variables.
- Preflight supports the new Ghent PDF Workgroup Specification 2015: The new GWG specifications are based on PDF/X-4, and support native transparency as well as media neutral RGB workflows.
- PDF/UA validation in Preflight: Preflight now makes it possible to fix common accessibility problems and to validate against the international standard for Universal Accessibility PDF/UA.
Improved Accessibility feature updates and workflows
Acrobat Pro only feature
Adobe standard 9 windows 10. Improved Accessibility features in Acrobat 2020 make it easier for people with disabilities to use PDF documents and forms, with and without the aid of assistive technology software and devices.
Improved experience with DirectInk
Acrobat Pro and Standard
Improved Pen tool leveraging DirectInk technology allows you to write and draw more smoothly and accurately directly on the document without selecting a tool.
Sign PDF files with DirectInk
Adobe Acrobat Reader Latest Version For Windows 8.1
Acrobat Pro and Standard
New support for DirectInk in the Signatures Panel of the Certificates app offers a more natural experience and gives you more control of how your signature looks when signing on Windows 10 devices.
Touch bar built into MacBook Pro
Acrobat Pro only feature
Adobe Acrobat Reader Windows 8.1
Functionalities for the touch bar built into MacBook Pro help you work more efficiently on MacBook Pro computers.
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