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Adobe Acrobat Reader

Q: How do I uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask adobe-acrobat-reader`. Homebrew will remove Adobe Acrobat Reader and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask adobe-acrobat-reader` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

View, print, and comment on PDF documents

For Mac

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CategoryDesign & Creative

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version26.001.21662Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Adobe Acrobat Reader?

View, print, and comment on PDF documents

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask adobe-acrobat-reader

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How to Install Adobe Acrobat Reader on Mac

Follow these steps to install Adobe Acrobat Reader using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask adobe-acrobat-reader
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask adobe-acrobat-reader
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm adobe-acrobat-reader is installed, then try `adobe-acrobat-reader --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Adobe Acrobat Reader
Run `adobe-acrobat-reader` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Adobe Acrobat Reader

How do I install Adobe Acrobat Reader on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask adobe-acrobat-reader. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run adobe-acrobat-reader from Terminal.

Is Adobe Acrobat Reader free?

Yes, Adobe Acrobat Reader is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask adobe-acrobat-reader. Homebrew will remove Adobe Acrobat Reader and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Adobe Acrobat Reader?

There are several design & creative apps available for macOS. Browse the Design & Creative category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask adobe-acrobat-reader in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Adobe Acrobat Reader work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Adobe Acrobat Reader can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.