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Acrobat XI Pro

Windows

  • 1.3 GHz or faster processor
  • Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 3 for 32 bit or Service Pack 2 for 64 bit; Windows Server 2003 R2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows 8 (32 bit and 64 bit); or Windows 10 (32 bit and 64 bit)
  • 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
  • 1.85 GB of available hard-disk space
  • 1024x768 screen resolution
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9, or 10; Firefox Extended Support Release; or Chrome
  • Video hardware acceleration (optional)
Note:

For 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows XP (with Service Pack 2), Microsoft Update KB930627 is required.

Mac OS

  • Intel processor
  • Mac OS X v10.6.8, Mac OS X v10.7.4, Mac OS X v10.8, Mac OS X v10.9.2, Mac OS X v10.10, or Mac OS X v10.11^
  • 1 GB of RAM
  • 1.5 GB of available hard-disk space
  • 1024x768 screen resolution
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • Safari 5.1 for Mac OS X v10.6.8; Safari 5.2 or 6 for Mac OS X v10.7.4 or Mac OS X v10.8; Safari 7.0 for Mac OS X v10.9

^ 10.11 Support - refer to the Known Issues document for details.

OS and browser requirements for subscription services

In addition to the above system requirements and language availability for Acrobat XI Pro desktop software, the subscription edition* has the following system requirements for the included Acrobat.com and Adobe PDF Pack online services.

  • Microsoft Windows 10 using Internet Explorer 11, Firefox, or Chrome
  • Microsoft Windows 8 using Internet Explorer 10 or later, Firefox, or Chrome
  • Microsoft Windows 7 using Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, or Chrome
  • Microsoft Windows Vista using Internet Explorer 8 or 9, Firefox, or Chrome
  • Microsoft Windows XP using Internet Explorer 8, Firefox, or Chrome
  • Mac OS X v10.6 or later using Safari 5.1 or later, Firefox, or Chrome
  • iOS 5 or later using Safari (limited access and functionality) or the Adobe Reader mobile app†

* Individual Acrobat Pro subscriptions are available for purchase through the Adobe Store only in select countries. Acrobat Pro subscriptions purchased through the Adobe Value Incentive Plan (VIP) are available in all countries where Acrobat is sold except China.

† Download the Adobe Reader mobile app to get access to free or paid subscriptions to the Acrobat.com, ExportPDF, and PDF Pack online services on Android and iOS devices.

Acrobat XI Standard

Windows

  • 1.3 GHz or faster processor
  • Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 3 for 32 bit or Service Pack 2 for 64 bit; Windows Server 2003 R2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows 8 (32 bit and 64 bit); or Windows 10 (32 bit and 64 bit)
  • 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
  • 1.55 GB of available hard-disk space
  • 1024x768 screen resolution
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9, or 10; Firefox Extended Support Release; Chrome
  • Video hardware acceleration (optional)
Note:

For 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows XP (with Service Pack 2), Microsoft Update KB930627 is required.

OS and browser requirements for subscription services

In addition to the above system requirements and language availability for Acrobat XI Standard desktop software, the subscription edition* has the following system requirements for the included Acrobat.com and Adobe PDF Pack online services.

  • Microsoft Windows 10 using Internet Explorer 11, Firefox, or Chrome
  • Microsoft Windows 8 using Internet Explorer 10 or later, Firefox, or Chrome
  • Microsoft Windows 7 using Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, or Chrome
  • Microsoft Windows Vista using Internet Explorer 8 or 9, Firefox, or Chrome
  • Microsoft Windows XP using Internet Explorer 8, Firefox, or Chrome
  • Mac OS X v10.6 or later using Safari 5.1 or later, Firefox, or Chrome (Note: For included online services only; Acrobat XI Standard software is not supported on Mac OS)
  • iOS 5 or later using Safari (limited access and functionality) or the Adobe Reader mobile app†

* Individual Acrobat Standard subscriptions are available for purchase through the Adobe Store only in Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Acrobat Standard subscriptions purchased through the Adobe Value Incentive Plan (VIP) are available in all countries where Acrobat is sold except China.
† Download the Adobe Reader mobile app to get access to free or paid subscriptions to the Acrobat.com, ExportPDF, and PDF Pack online services on Android and iOS devices.

Acrobat X Pro

Windows

  • 1.3 GHz or faster processor
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home, Professional, or Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 3 (32 bit) or Service Pack 2 (64 bit); Windows Server 2003 (32 bit and 64 bit; Service Pack 2 required for 64 bit); Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows 7 Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise (32 bit and 64 bit)
  • 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
  • 1.9 GB of available hard-disk space
  • 1024x768 screen resolution
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or 8; Firefox 3.5 or 3.6
  • Video hardware acceleration (optional)
Note:

For 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows XP (with Service Pack 2), Microsoft Update KB930627 is required.

Mac OS

  • Intel processor
  • Mac OS X v10.5.8 or Mac OS X v10.6.4
  • 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
  • 1.2 GB of available hard-disk space
  • 1024x768 screen resolution
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • Safari 4 for Mac OS X v10.5.8; Safari 4 or 5.0.x for Mac OS X v10.6.4

Acrobat X Standard

Windows

  • 1.3 GHz or faster processor
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home, Professional, or Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 3 (32 bit) or Service Pack 2 (64 bit); Windows Server 2003 (32 bit and 64 bit; Service Pack 2 required for 64 bit); Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows 7 Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise (32 bit and 64 bit)
  • 512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
  • 1.1 GB of available hard-disk space
  • 1024x768 screen resolution
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or 8; Firefox 3.5 or 3.6
  • Video hardware acceleration (optional)
Note:

For 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows XP (with Service Pack 2), Microsoft Update KB930627 is required.

Acrobat X Suite

Acrobat 9

Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended (English, French, German) on Windows

  • 1.3-GHz processor or higher
  • Microsoft 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)
  • Internet Explorer 6.0
  • 512 MB of RAM
  • 2.35 GB of available hard-disk space.
  • 1,024 x 768 screen resolution
  • DVD drive Video hardware acceleration optional

Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended (Japanese) on Windows

  • 1.3-GHz processor or higher
  • Microsoft 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)
  • Internet Explorer 6.0
  • 512 MB of RAM
  • 2.06 GB of available hard-disk space.
  • 1,024 x 768 screen resolution
  • DVD drive Video hardware acceleration optional

Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro (English, French, German) on Windows

  • 1.3-GHz processor or higher
  • Microsoft 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)
  • Internet Explorer 6.0
  • 512 MB of RAM
  • 2.13 GB of available hard-disk space.
  • 1,024 x 768 screen resolution
  • DVD drive Video hardware acceleration optional

Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro (English, French, German) on Mac OS

  • PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel processors
  • Mac OS X v. 10.4.11 or 10.5
  • 256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)
  • 1.42 GB of available hard-disk space
  • 1,024 x 768 screen resolution
  • DVD drive

Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro (Chinese Simplified) on Windows

  • 1.3-GHz processor or higher
  • Microsoft 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)
  • Internet Explorer 6.0
  • 512 MB of RAM
  • 1.77 GB of available hard-disk space.
  • 1,024 x 768 screen resolution
  • DVD drive Video hardware acceleration optional

Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro (Chinese Simplified) on Mac OS

  • PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel processors
  • Mac OS X v. 10.4.11 or 10.5
  • 256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)
  • 1.19 GB of available hard-disk space
  • 1,024 x 768 screen resolution
  • DVD drive

Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard (English, French, German) on Windows

  • 1.3-GHz processor or higher
  • Microsoft 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)
  • Internet Explorer 6.0
  • 512 MB of RAM
  • 985 MB of available hard-disk space.
  • 1,024 x 768 screen resolution
  • DVD drive Video hardware acceleration optional

Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard (Chinese Simplified) on Windows

  • 1.3-GHz processor or higher
  • Microsoft 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)
  • Internet Explorer 6.0
  • 512 MB of RAM
  • 830 MB of available hard-disk space.
  • 1,024 x 768 screen resolution
  • DVD drive Video hardware acceleration optional

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