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Is adobe reader the same as adobe acrobat?

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No, Adobe Reader will read PDF files, while Adobe Acrobat can create and edit PDF files.

Adobe Reader is just a free PDF reader, but Adobe Acrobat Pro/Stand is much more powerful to deal with PDF files, will help to create, edit and convert PDF.

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