Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Standard for Windows

Reliably create and distribute PDF documents and forms

Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard lets you create and reliably share PDF documents. Combine files from multiple applications in a single PDF file.  Easily create fillable PDF forms to collect data electronically. And apply basic document security features.

Reliably share documents - Create and distribute PDF files that preserve the formatting of the originals. Combine documents, e-mail, images, spreadsheets, and Web pages in a single PDF file. Quickly organize content and add polish to communicate clearly and effectively. Share information with virtually anyone using free Adobe Reader software.

Quickly create forms - Use the new Form Wizard to create forms from paper or electronic documents. Scan or convert existing documents to PDF forms that can be filled in electronically, ensuring the data you receive is accurate and useful. Use the Form Tracker to see when forms have been completed and who has completed them. Easily export form data to a spreadsheet for analysis and reporting.

Easily exchange feedback - Efficiently review documents and provide input with familiar commenting tools.  Quickly gain the input you need to efficiently develop and complete work. With easy-to manage electronic reviews, participants can see and build on other reviewers’ comments as they are being made.

Help protect sensitive information - Control access to PDF files with document passwords and permissions. Set document permissions to define whether a file can be printed or changed. Apply passwords to help restrict document access. Digitally sign and certify documents to validate they came from a trusted source.

• Easily convert Microsoft Word and Excel documents or scanned paper to PDF forms.

• Enable virtually anyone using free Adobe Reader software to fill in and save PDF forms locally.  (For ad-hoc form distribution and data collection for up to 500 people.)

• Easily convert Web pages to PDF files to print, archive, mark up, or share with improved Web capture.

• Take advantage of new optical character recognition (OCR) technology and support for a broader range of scanners, which improves the searchability and appearance of scanned PDF documents.

• Launch Acrobat faster.

• Create and reliably share PDF documents:  Easily convert any document that prints to PDF to preserve formatting and help ensure document integrity.

• Combine content in a single PDF file:  Assemble documents, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail, and Web pages in a single compressed PDF file to easily share with others.

• Help protect your documents:  Use passwords to control access to PDF documents. Use permissions to restrict printing, copying, or altering.

• Easily create and track PDF forms:  Convert Microsoft Word and Excel documents or scanned paper to PDF forms. Form fields are automatically recognized and converted to fillable fields. Use the Form Tracker to see when forms have been completed and who has completed them. Easily export data to a spreadsheet for analysis and reporting.

• Easily review documents:  Use familiar commenting tool - such as sticky notes, a highlighter, and stamps - to provide feedback. Comments can be sorted by author, date, or page.

• Sign documents digitally Use digital signatures to approve documents, which helps eliminate the costly and time-consuming practice of printing, signing, and faxing.

• Convert paper documents to PDF:  Easily scan a paper document and convert it to a searchable PDF file.

• Convert from PDF to Microsoft Word:  Save PDF files as Word documents, retaining the layout, fonts, formatting, and tables, so you can easily reuse content.

• Archive documents and e-mail:  Save documents and e-mail in PDF/A, the standard for archiving, to simplify search and retrieval in the future.

• Windows XP Home, Professional, or Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 2 or 3 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Server 2003 (with Service Pack 2 for 64-bit); or Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with or without Service Pack 1 (32-bit and 64-bit)

• 1.3 GHz or faster processor

• Internet Explorer 6.0

• 256 MB of RAM (512MB recommended)

• 985 MB of available Hard Disk space

• 1,024 x 768 screen resolution

• DVD-ROM drive

• Video hardware acceleration (optional)