Adobe Acrobat online services

Browser-based use of Acrobat features is a new approach to working with .pdf files on any device. Users do not have to install Acrobat at all on any device that they use; functions are available in a browser window with Acrobat-like tools and a workspace. The interface is in the process of being fully developed, but the service is already available for PDF shared review collaboration, mostly used by editors for commenting and feedback on a publication. Working with tools feels similar to Acrobat on desktop.

Since interaction with a .pdf document happens entirely in a browser session, reliable and continuous internet access is necessary. While working with tools, you will also experience a bit of lag in responses. Here is a screenshot of tools for reviewing:

Figure 1.6 – Acrobat online, a browser-based reviewing tool

Likely, this is where we can expect the most updates to occur in the future. More details on currently...