Adobe Reader

Opens portable documents

Adobe Reader is software for viewing PDF documents, the standard format for sharing files that look the same across different devices.

Developed by Adobe Systems, the program is free and widely installed on computers and phones.

Most people encounter it when opening tax forms, contracts, or any document meant to be read but not easily edited.

Now called Acrobat Reader.

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  • PDFFixed-layout document format
  • PDF viewerProgram displaying formatted documents
  • documentWritten or electronic file
  • viewWhat's seen from somewhere
  • page viewRecorded site visit

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Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G