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Build your brand. Grow your business.

Create standout content to grow your small business with 20+ world-class apps including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat Pro, plus integrated generative AI, collaboration tools and exclusive business features.

Pay R1 513,40/mo per licence incl. VAT for the first year and R2 193,05/mo after that. Offer valid for 1 to 9 licences. First year only. New subscribers only. See terms

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Creative Cloud Standard for Teams

20+ flagship apps on desktop, web, mobile and essential admin features. Valid for 2 to 9 licences. New subscribers only.

Creative Cloud Pro for Teams

Create professional content fast with 20+ apps and Adobe Firefly creative AI for images, video and audio. New subscribers save 30% for the first year. See terms

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Acrobat Studio

The essential productivity solution with a complete set of PDF tools, PDF Spaces, Acrobat AI Assistant and Adobe Express Premium.

Photoshop

Create amazing brand images and graphics with the industry-standard app. Comes with Adobe Express and Adobe Firefly generative AI features.

Lightroom

Make your photos look amazing in all your creative and campaigns with powerful photo editing software.

Adobe Express

Quickly and easily make standout brand content from thousands of beautiful templates. Includes Adobe Firefly generative AI features.

Photoshop

Create amazing brand images and graphics with the industry-standard app. Comes with Adobe Express and Adobe Firefly generative AI features.

Illustrator

Create beautiful logos, icons, infographics, packaging designs and more — and use them anywhere at any size.

InDesign

Create and publish books, digital magazines, eBooks, posters and interactive PDFs for your business.

Illustrator

Create beautiful logos, icons, infographics, packaging designs and more — and use them anywhere at any size.

Photoshop

Create amazing brand images and graphics with the industry-standard app. Comes with Adobe Express and Adobe Firefly generative AI features.

Premiere

Create social clips, promo spots, explainer videos and more with the leading video editor.

After Effects

Create video titles, intros and transitions with the industry standard for motion graphics and visual effects.

Audition

Create, mix and add sound effects to your marketing videos, social posts and podcasts.

Adobe Express

Quickly and easily make standout brand content from thousands of beautiful templates. Includes Adobe Firefly generative AI features.

Acrobat Studio

The essential productivity solution with a complete set of PDF tools, PDF Spaces, Acrobat AI Assistant and Adobe Express Premium.

Acrobat Pro

Give your teams the power to create, edit, sign and manage PDFs — quickly, easily, anywhere.

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Make branded content with integrated apps.

Build vector logos for use anywhere — from business cards to websites to billboards. Store assets and colour palettes in Creative Cloud Libraries to ensure brand consistency across every project.

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Collaborate from anywhere.

Share assets easily across apps, whether your team members are in the same room or on opposite ends of the earth. Streamline reviews and feedback collection with shared links.

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Boost productivity with Adobe Acrobat.

Edit and share documents for quick e-signatures. And with Acrobat AI Assistant (available as an add-on), you can ask your documents questions, get one-click summaries and use PDF Spaces to turn static files into conversational knowledge hubs.

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Why choose Creative Cloud Standard for Teams

20+ apps for photo, design, and video

Create with confidence using 20+ powerful apps for photography, design, video, and digital content creation — built for every stage of your workflow.

Standard image and vector creative tools

Access essential creative tools including Generative Fill in Photoshop, to speed up edits, explore ideas, and enhance creative work across your entire workflow.

Fonts, images, tutorials, and more

Enjoy more than just the apps with access to fonts, tutorials, templates, and stock images to support your creative work and help your team keep learning.

Cloud storage

Keep logos, colours and templates in shared Creative Cloud Libraries so your whole team stays on-brand across every project.

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Creative Cloud Standard for Teams

R 13,199 per licence incl. VAT

Annual, billed monthly
Access 20+ flagship apps on desktop, web, mobile, including Photoshop and Illustrator, plus Adobe Firefly and essential admin features. Valid for 2 to 9 licences. New subscribers only.

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How Creative Cloud Standard works

  1. Receive a welcome email and assign user licences.

  2. All team members will receive invites.

  3. Manage settings in the Admin Console.

  4. Start collaborating and creating.

Frequently asked questions

Acrobat basics

What is Acrobat Studio?

Acrobat Studio is a subscription plan that transforms digital documents into powerful workspaces. It includes access to Acrobat Pro, the Acrobat AI Assistant, and Adobe Express Premium.

Use Acrobat Studio to:

  • Uncover insights across file types uploaded, from PDFs to Microsoft 365 files and web links.
  • Validate AI responses with citations in PDF Spaces.
  • Generate new ideas, answer questions, and get next steps with customizable assistants in an AI-powered workspace.
  • Create professional content using templates, brand kits, and image & video editing tools.
  • Share PDF Spaces with personalized AI Assistant to help Teams and clients get up to speed.

To purchase Acrobat Studio, contact us — we can assist as an Adobe Authorized Reseller.

What is Acrobat Pro?

Acrobat Pro is a comprehensive PDF solution with advanced tools for editing, converting, protecting, and signing documents. It works across desktop, mobile, and web.

Using Acrobat Pro, you can:

  • Create, edit, export, organize, and sign PDFs seamlessly across devices.
  • Modify text and images on a desktop or tablet.
  • Scan documents with your phone and edit them with automatic font matching.
  • Secure PDFs with restrictions to protect sensitive content.
  • Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint while maintaining formatting.
  • Access and edit files from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and more.
  • Use smart autofill to fill and sign forms faster.
  • Remove sensitive data (text, images, and metadata) for secured sharing.

New and enhanced features are released periodically. We recommend checking the official What’s New section for the latest updates.

Why upgrade to Acrobat Studio?

Upgrading to Acrobat Studio provides access to additional cloud-based features, unlimited use of the AI Assistant and PDF Spaces, enhanced productivity tools, and powerful creation workflows with Adobe Express.

Work smarter across devices

  • Edit, convert, and sign PDFs on desktop, mobile, or web.
  • Stay connected with cloud storage and document tracking.
  • Use AI Assistant and PDF Spaces to summarize content, compare documents, and create new material.
Which products make up the Acrobat family?

The Acrobat family includes desktop, mobile, and web options supported by cloud storage. The main products are:

On desktop

  • Acrobat Studio
  • Acrobat Pro
  • Acrobat Standard (Windows only)
  • Acrobat Reader (free)

On the web

  • Acrobat on the web
  • Acrobat web extension (Chrome & Edge)

We can help you choose the right version for your needs.

How does product activation work in Acrobat?

Activation verifies that the software is genuine and used according to the license terms. Most activations happen online. A single-user license typically allows installation on two computers. For team deployments or offline activation, we can guide you through the process.

What are the minimum system requirements and supported languages for Acrobat?

See the official Acrobat technical specifications for system requirements and supported languages. Feel free to contact us if you need help checking compatibility for your setup.

Acrobat on the web

What can I do with an Acrobat Pro subscription on the web?

With an Acrobat Pro subscription, you can use PDF tools in Acrobat on the web, including:

  • Create PDFs
  • Edit PDFs
  • Export PDFs
  • Organize PDFs
  • Combine PDFs
  • Share & Review
  • Fill & Sign
  • Send for Signature
  • Store & access files with cloud storage
Do I need to be online to use Acrobat?

An internet connection is required the first time you open Acrobat desktop software for activation. After that, you can work offline for most tasks. Online features such as sending for e-signature or sharing require an internet connection.

My company won’t let me run software in the Cloud, but I still need Acrobat. What should I do?

Acrobat desktop software is locally installed and can connect to online services for additional capabilities. If your company restricts cloud-connected features, talk to your IT administrator. Many settings can be customized to limit or remove cloud access.

Is Adobe Cloud secure?

Adobe applies industry-standard security practices to protect documents and data. For full details, refer to the official security information on Adobe’s website.

What languages do Acrobat online services and storage connections work in?

See the official Acrobat online Language Tiers information for details.

Acrobat on mobile

What can I do with the Acrobat Reader mobile app?

The free Acrobat Reader mobile app lets you view, annotate, fill, sign, and share PDFs on Android, iOS, and Windows devices. Paid subscriptions unlock additional premium features.

What is the Acrobat Sign mobile app, and how does it relate to Acrobat Reader for mobile?

The Acrobat Sign mobile app lets you send, sign, track, and manage documents from iOS or Android, including in-person e-signatures. It works independently of Acrobat Reader.

What is the Adobe Scan mobile app?

Adobe Scan is a free app that creates PDFs from papers and whiteboards with automatic text recognition and scan enhancement.

Do Acrobat mobile apps support enterprise mobility management (EMM)?

Yes. Acrobat Reader and Acrobat Sign mobile apps support platforms such as Microsoft Intune and AppConfig (availability varies by platform).

Are all of the features from Acrobat Pro on desktop available in Acrobat Reader for mobile?

No. Acrobat Reader mobile includes essential PDF tools, and on tablets it also supports editing text and images and organizing pages.

Are there deployment options for Acrobat mobile apps?

Yes. Acrobat Reader and Acrobat Sign mobile apps support enterprise mobility management platforms such as Microsoft Intune and AppConfig (availability varies by app).

Acrobat subscription and purchase

How do I buy Acrobat?

Acrobat is available as a subscription. We can supply annual subscriptions for Acrobat Pro, Acrobat Standard, and Acrobat Studio. Contact us for current pricing and to place an order.

I own a previous version of Acrobat. What’s my best option for buying the latest version?

Subscription plans provide access to the latest version along with ongoing updates and online services. We can review your current setup and recommend the most suitable option.

Is there a trial version of Acrobat?

Yes. A trial of the latest Acrobat Pro (desktop + online services) is available directly from Adobe. Let us know if you need guidance after the trial.

Is Acrobat available as a desktop-only perpetual software license?

Yes. Perpetual desktop licenses are available through certain volume licensing programs and retail channels (availability depends on region and program). We can advise on the options open to you.

My company is interested in purchasing Acrobat in volume. How do I get started?

Contact us as an Adobe Authorized Reseller. We can help you get started with the right licensing for your team.

Acrobat features and functionality

What are my options for creating forms in Acrobat?

You can use the following tools for creating and enhancing fillable PDF forms:

  • Prepare Form : convert existing forms to fillable PDFs and add/edit fields.
  • JavaScript (Acrobat Pro) : advanced formatting, calculations, validations, and actions.
  • Fill & Sign (with Acrobat Sign) : add fields before requesting signatures.
What are my options for collecting form responses from others in Acrobat?

Options include:

  • Share a link (Acrobat Pro) and get notified when people view the file.
  • Collect form data automatically and export to a table/spreadsheet (Prepare Form).
  • Send for signature and track/manage documents with form + signature fields (Acrobat Sign).
How has support for Flash-compatible videos changed in Acrobat?

Acrobat no longer supports embedding Flash-compatible videos in new PDFs. Existing PDFs created with prior versions may still be viewable.

Is Acrobat 64-bit compliant?

Yes. Acrobat runs as a 64-bit application.

What protected viewing modes are available in Acrobat and Acrobat Reader?

Protected View confines untrusted PDFs to a restricted environment to help prevent malicious behavior. PDFs are assumed untrusted unless you mark them as trusted.

Acrobat with Microsoft

How does Acrobat work with Microsoft Office?

Acrobat integrates well with Microsoft Office apps and supports workflows such as:

  • Create PDFs from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook.
  • Protect PDFs and set restrictions.
  • Email PDFs, password-protect, or send for shared review.
  • Import PDF comments into Word as Track Changes markups.
Does Acrobat integrate with Microsoft SharePoint?

Acrobat provides web-based PDF tools that integrate with SharePoint and OneDrive, including viewing, annotating, creating, organizing, combining, and exporting PDFs.

Does Acrobat work with the most current Microsoft environments?

Acrobat works with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of current Windows operating systems and Windows Server versions (availability depends on the specific product and version).

Acrobat with Adobe Creative Cloud

Which version of Acrobat is available in Creative Cloud?

Acrobat Pro is available through Creative Cloud. Many Creative Cloud plans include Acrobat Pro with online services.

Can I get Acrobat online services if I’m an active Creative Cloud member?

Many Creative Cloud plans include Acrobat Pro with online services.

I own a previous version of Acrobat Pro with Creative Cloud. Why should I move to the latest version?

The latest Acrobat works across desktop, mobile, and web and includes premium mobile features and online services to help you create, edit, export, organize, share, or sign PDFs across devices.

Are there any differences between Acrobat Pro included with Creative Cloud and Acrobat Pro bought separately?

The Acrobat Pro features in Creative Cloud are identical to those purchased separately on a subscription plan (and include the corresponding online services).

I am a Creative Cloud trial member — is Acrobat Pro included in my trial?

Inclusion depends on the specific Creative Cloud trial or plan. Check the details of your plan to confirm.

I already have Adobe Cloud storage. Do I get even more storage with an Acrobat subscription?

100GB of storage is included when you subscribe to Acrobat with online services.

Acrobat help and support

What versions of Acrobat are currently supported?

Acrobat 2020 (perpetual license) and current Acrobat subscription licenses are actively supported. Older versions have reached end of support per the support lifecycle policy.

What support options are available for Acrobat products?

Support information, including tutorials, knowledgebase articles, and contact options, is available on the official Acrobat Help pages.

How does Acrobat handle updates and security patches?

Acrobat can update automatically. Perpetual licenses receive bug fixes and security updates during the supported lifecycle. Subscriptions receive those updates plus new features while the subscription is active.

What’s the difference between Continuous and Classic tracks for the Acrobat desktop product?

The Continuous track (subscription) receives frequent updates for features and security plus access to paid online services. The Classic track (perpetual) uses a quarterly cadence for security, platform enhancements, and bug fixes, and does not include new features.

Acrobat standards and accessibility

What version of the PDF specification does Acrobat support?

Acrobat supports ISO 32000-1.

What PDF-based standards does the Acrobat family support?

Acrobat supports creating and validating workflow-specific PDF standards including:

  • PDF/A (archiving)
  • PDF/E (engineering, Acrobat Pro)
  • PDF/X (print production)
  • PDF/VT (variable data printing, Acrobat Pro)
What is PDF/A?

PDF/A provides specifications for creating, viewing, and printing digital documents for long-term preservation.

What is PDF/E?

PDF/E provides specifications for engineering workflows. Acrobat Pro can help exchange documentation and drawings and streamline review/markup.

What is PDF/X?

PDF/X provides specifications for print-ready or press-ready pages, including guidelines for printing-critical settings such as color space and trapping.

What is PDF/VT?

PDF/VT provides specifications for variable data and transactional printing (for example, statements and invoices). Acrobat Pro can be used to validate compliance.

Does Acrobat work in conjunction with any other PDF standards or initiatives?

Acrobat supports additional standards and initiatives, including PDF/UA, WCAG, and PAdES.

How does Acrobat provide accessibility for people with disabilities?

Acrobat includes accessibility preferences and features such as read-out-loud, reflow, high contrast, and support for assistive technologies. Authors can use Acrobat Pro to tag documents, verify reading order, and run accessibility checks.

Does Acrobat comply with accessibility regulations such as U.S. Section 508?

Acrobat provides VPAT documentation for accessibility compliance.