For anything beyond basic viewing and signing, you’ll likely need a paid subscription to Adobe Acrobat Pro [12, 37].
Use built-in accessibility features to have the document read to you. 2. Adobe Acrobat Pro & Standard: The Paid Versions
You can fill out interactive forms and add a basic electronic signature to documents.
Add sticky notes, highlight text, and use drawing tools to leave feedback.
While Adobe Acrobat Reader is free, other third-party tools (e.g., Foxit Reader, Preview on Mac, Smallpdf web app) offer different balances of free vs. paid features. However, these may lack Adobe’s full OCR accuracy or security compliance. Additionally, Adobe offers a free 7-day trial of Acrobat Pro, but users must provide payment information and cancel to avoid automatic billing.