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Install Adobe Acrobat on Your Personal Computer

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Overview

Adobe Acrobat is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud suite. To download and use Acrobat, you must first install the Creative Cloud app on your device. Follow the instructions below to get started.

Install Creative Cloud

1. In your browser, go to the Adobe Creative Cloud download page.

Note: If you are a student, you will first need to submit a Software Request for an Adobe Creative Cloud license. Once your request has been processed, you will receive an email notification.

2. Click the Download Creative Cloud button.

Screenshot of Adobe Creative Cloud download page.
Screenshot of Adobe Creative Cloud download page.

3. Open your Downloads folder.

4. Double-click the Adobe installer to begin the installation process.

Downloads folder with Adobe Installer file highlighted.
Downloads folder with Adobe Installer file highlighted.

5. Click Continue.

Screenshot of Adobe Creative Cloud installer account screen.
Screenshot of Adobe Creative Cloud installer account screen.

6. Follow the installation steps on screen.

7. Once the installation has completed, double-click the Adobe Creative Cloud app to open it.

8. Enter your @siu.edu email address and click Continue.

Screenshot of Adobe Sign In window.
Screenshot of Adobe Sign In window.

9. If prompted, select Company or School Account.

Screenshot of Account Selection window with Company or School Account highlighted.
Screenshot of Account Selection window with Company or School Account highlighted.

10. Enter your @siu.edu email again. Then, click Next.

Screenshot of SIU Login window.
Screenshot of SIU Login window.

11. Enter your password. Then, click Sign in.

Screenshot of SIU login window with password field and Sign In button highlighted.
Screenshot of SIU login window with password field and Sign In button highlighted.

12. Complete the multi-factor authentication process.

Screenshot of Microsoft Authenticator approve sign in window.
Screenshot of Microsoft Authenticator approve sign in window.

13. Once signed in, click the Apps button on the left-hand menu.

Screenshot of Adobe Creative Cloud app homepage.
Screenshot of Adobe Creative Cloud app homepage.

14. Click the Install button under the Adobe Acrobat icon.

Screenshot of Adobe Creative Cloud apps list with Acrobat Install button highlighted.
Screenshot of Adobe Creative Cloud apps list with Acrobat Install button highlighted.

15. Once the app has installed, the Install button will change to “Open.” Click the Open button to begin using the app.

Screenshot of Acrobat app with Open button highlighted.
Screenshot of Acrobat app with Open button highlighted.
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