What's the different between Adoobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader?

Question

some say they are the same, but in order to open some program, I need to install Acrobat although I have Adobe Reader. and If they're the same why not adobe corp. just make it 2 in 1?

Answer 1

Adobe Acrobat allows you to make PDF files. Adobe Reader just reads the files.

Answer 2

You can read files Created using Adobe Acrobat on Adobe Reader. The files you can create using Adobe Acrobat are .pdf files. Adobe acrobat is a paid software but reader is free for all.

Answer 3

Adobe Reader and Adobe Acrobat are two distinct products that seamlessly work together. Use Adobe Reader to view, search, digitally sign, verify, print, and collaborate on Adobe PDF files. Use Adobe Acrobat to initiate workflows and to create, combine, collaborate on, collect, and control information contained in Adobe PDF files.

Answer 4

I always thought it was just Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Answer 5

Acrobat is the full program which lets you create, work with, and even modify PDF files. Acrobat Reader is just what the name implies. It allows you to read and print PDF files but that's it.

Answer 6

Acrobat distiller has the ability to create pdf files, reader can only read them.

Answer 7

Acrobat creates PDF documents, costs $$$

Reader just reads, and is FREE

Answer 8

Hi there,
I downloaded Acrobat Distiller for free here http://bitly.com/1k4aPyn
It's a nice free solution
good luck.

Answer 9

there actally the same... thing. its actually Adobe Acrobat Reader