Effective April 8, 2025, Adobe has renamed its long-standing product Acrobat Classic to Acrobat Pro 2024. This change is in name only – there are no updates to the product’s features, functionality, or licensing model. Customers using Acrobat Classic will now see the new name, Acrobat Pro 2024, reflected in their software and documentation. Acrobat Pro 2024 is the latest desktop-only, non-subscription version of Acrobat. It simplifies everyday PDF tasks and includes many productivity enhancements when working with PDFs from your desktop.
What is Adobe Acrobat Pro 2024?
Adobe Acrobat Pro 2024 is an updated version of Acrobat desktop software designed to replace the older perpetual software versions. It’s available as a 3-year term license, non-renewing, and paid upfront. Once activated, you can use it offline for the entire term. It includes all the features of Acrobat Pro 2020, plus additional enhancements, including a new interface, the ability to star a document, improved accessibility tagging, and more. It doesn’t include Adobe Document Cloud services.
With Acrobat Pro 2024, you have full access to PDF tools on your desktop only (no web or mobile access). If you want additional features and cloud services, you can choose an Acrobat subscription instead.
What is the difference between Acrobat Pro 2024 and Acrobat Pro?
Acrobat Pro is the essential PDF and e-signature solution. It offers the latest desktop, web, and mobile features and includes regular security updates, feature updates, and advanced tools.
Acrobat Pro 2024 is a desktop-only software that you purchase with a one-time payment. Acrobat Pro 2024 doesn’t receive feature updates and lacks web-based features like e-signing, sharing for review, and AI capabilities. With Acrobat Pro 2024, paid features are not available on web browsers and mobile devices.
Benefits of the naming update
- Clarity in product naming: The new name aligns with Adobe’s annual release cycle, making it easier to identify the version in use.
- Consistency across platforms: The updated name helps standardize product references across Adobe’s ecosystem.
- Simplified communication: IT teams and procurement departments can more easily track and manage licenses.
Key features of Acrobat Pro 2024
Acrobat Pro 2024 term license gives you up to 3 years of access to Acrobat desktop software. Here are the main updates since Acrobat 2020:
- New Acrobat experience: A modern interface that makes finding and using PDF tools easier.
- Accessibility updates: Improved tagging for better accessibility for people with disabilities.
- Star a document: Mark documents as favorites or tag them for follow-up.
- Extract discontinuous pages: Remove specific pages from a PDF to focus on what you need.
- Security integrations: Protect and label files with Microsoft Purview Information Protection (requires a separate purchase).
- Enhancements to existing features: Includes updated edit and crop tools, better handling of objects in Word and PowerPoint, and a simpler protect and redact experience.
Licensing
Adobe Acrobat Pro 2024 continues to be available under the same licensing model as Acrobat Classic. This includes perpetual licenses through Adobe’s Transactional Licensing Program (TLP) and Cumulative Licensing Program (CLP), as well as subscription-based licensing via Adobe Value Incentive Plan (VIP).
There are no changes to pricing, entitlements, or support terms. Only the product name has changed.
What should I do now?
- Update internal documentation and software inventories to reflect the new product name.
- Inform your IT support and procurement teams about the change.
- If you are planning new purchases or renewals, refer to the product as Adobe Acrobat Pro 2024.
FAQ
Is there any change to the product features?
No, the features and functionality remain exactly the same as in Acrobat Classic.
Do I need to reinstall the software?
No reinstallation is required. The name change will be reflected in future updates and documentation.
Will this affect my current license or support agreement?
No, your existing license and support terms remain unchanged.
How will this appear in my Adobe Admin Console?
The product will now be listed as Acrobat Pro 2024 instead of Acrobat Classic.
More Information
For more details, please visit the official Adobe FAQ: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/faq-acrobat-pro-2024.html
For an overview of the features of Adobe Acrobat Pro 2024, please visit: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/whats-new-acrobat-pro-2024.html
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