Distribute free Acrobat Reader software and the Acrobat Reader mobile app in volume.

Both Acrobat Reader and the Acrobat Reader mobile app are free and available for volume distribution. A Distribution Licence Agreement is required for:
 

  • Corporations and organisations that want to distribute Acrobat Reader or the Acrobat Reader mobile app on a company intranet site or local network.

  • Commercial vendors that want to bundle Acrobat Reader or the Acrobat Reader mobile app on physical media such as a CD or DVD, on OEM hardware such as computers and mobile devices or with OEM hardware such as scanners.


Individuals interested in the software for personal use can download it free without applying for a Distribution Licence.

Apply for a desktop licence.

The application for a volume distribution licence will take just a few minutes and is required to determine how you intend to use Reader. After you complete the short online form, we’ll send you an email with a link to the installers.

Note: You do not need to apply for a Reader Distribution Licence if you prefer to direct users from your website to Adobe.com to download Reader.

Apply for a mobile licence.

The Acrobat Reader mobile app is available for volume distribution on Android platform. Before distributing the app in volume, you will need to complete the Acrobat Reader Mobile App Distribution Licence Request form. Make sure that you include your company's legal name and address, as well as a short summary of how you intend to bundle or distribute the app.

Apply for a mobile licence.

The Acrobat Reader mobile app is available for volume distribution on Android platform. Before distributing the app in volume, you will need to complete the Acrobat Reader Mobile App Distribution Licence Request form. Make sure that you include your company's legal name and address, as well as a short summary of how you intend to bundle or distribute the app.

Use PDF and Reader icons.

Make it easy for customers to recognise and view PDF documents. Add the Adobe PDF file icon and Get Adobe Acrobat Reader web badge on your website.