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[Recommended Applications](https://support.atlantictraining.com/helpful-tips?hsLang=en#recommended-applications) # How To: Install Adobe Acrobat ## This article will give you step by step instructions on how to install Adobe Acrobat.                                                                                                                              *Updated: December 15, 2025* **Applicable Role:** All roles **Prerequisites:** - Default browser - Latest version of your device's operating system **Step-by-step guide:** Please click [HERE](https://get.adobe.com/reader/) to get to the adobe download page   1\. Please select your operation system, it will default to the latest version of Mac or Windows depending on your PC. If the operating system is correct please skip to Step 3.   ![Step 1-1](https://support.atlantictraining.com/hubfs/Step%201-1.png)   2\. Select your current operation system    ![Different Operating Systems - Bonus Step](https://support.atlantictraining.com/hubfs/Different%20Operating%20Systems%20-%20Bonus%20Step.png)   3\. Review the Optional Offers, Terms & Conditions and then select **Install Now**   ![Step 2-7](https://support.atlantictraining.com/hubfs/Step%202-7.png)   4\. Your download should begin and will look like this:   ![Step 3-7](https://support.atlantictraining.com/hubfs/Step%203-7.png)   5\. Adobe will then open and ask if you would like to make Acrobat your new default PDF reader. To ensure there are no issues with opening materials in the future we *recommend* selecting yes, but this is optional as you can manually open with Adobe once the program is installed.    ![Step 4-6](https://support.atlantictraining.com/hubfs/Step%204-6.png)   6\. By selecting **Yes** your computer should automatically open your current settings. Select **Change** and then select **Adobe Acrobat Reader DC**. Once you have made the changes select **Apply** and then **OK**.   ![Step 5-4](https://support.atlantictraining.com/hubfs/Step%205-4.png)   7\. 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