Adobe Acrobat Pro

Adobe Acrobat Pro is an application that allows you to view, create, manipulate, print, and manage PDF Files.

NOTICE: Do you use Acrobat Pro and save files to Adobe Creative Cloud?

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, we will be implementing a change that will delete all UW user files saved to Adobe Creative Cloud storage. The change will allow the UW-IT Adobe support team to ultimately improve Adobe subscription services for the University. Please plan to back up your files; visit our online storage page for file storage options.
Note: The work UW-IT needs to do will begin on the morning of Oct. 22, and could take most of the day. During that time, you will not have access to your Adobe software. We apologize for the inconvenience.

How to Get Adobe Acrobat Pro

Faculty or Staff

  • Named User Licenses are available for purchase for faculty and staff
  • Purchase requires valid UW worktags and authorization from a budget approver.
  • No Procurement cards or direct sales to individuals are available.
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro is available through an annual subscription, with the license period running from July 1 through June 30.
  • UW-IT cannot prorate or refund the cost of the Adobe Acrobat license subscription
  • UW-IT will automatically bill for the Adobe Acrobat license in the following license cycle.
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License Details

  • Named User Licenses are assigned to individuals. Although Acrobat may be installed on multiple devices, the named user can only use it on one device at a time.
  • An individual license can’t be assigned to a shared UW NetID.
  • Once purchased, you will be automatically billed for your Adobe license annually unless you cancel the renewal before the cancellation deadline. For more information about the cancellation deadline or to submit a cancellation request form, visit: https://itconnect.uw.edu/tools-services-support/software-computers/uware/uw-software-renewal-cancellation-request/.

Additional Information

Adobe Acrobat Pro FAQs

  • Log into adobe.com with your UW NetID@uw.edu credentials. If prompted, choose “University of Washington” and see the applications available for download.

  • You can install Acrobat on multiple computers
  • You can remain signed in to the apps on up to 2 computers
  • You can use your app on only one computer at a time

  • Yes

  • No

  • The license can be canceled using the Cancellation Request Form. (Please read all the details related to cancellation.)
  • Employee licenses can be transferred to another user at your request.

  • No. It is no longer offered from CDW-G using Item # 6996328
  • Do you have a perpetual license for Adobe Acrobat Pro? Note that this license type is no longer offered, per Adobe. UW-IT does not support the perpetual license of Adobe Acrobat Pro. We know many people at UW purchase the software product through CDW-G.
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro is available through UW-IT. It’s $50 per year per user. The purchase requires a valid UW worktag.

Quick Facts

Available for

  • Faculty
  • Staff

Platform

PC, Mac

Cost

$50 annually

All sales are final.

Category:

  • Productivity

Documentation and Support