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Release activity

Release activity — 10 releases across 10 days in the last year. Each cell is one day; darker means more releases that day. Older weeks are hidden at this screen width.
JunJulAugSep
SundayNo releases on May 24, 2026No releases on May 31, 2026No releases on Jun 7, 2026No releases on Jun 14, 2026No releases on Jun 21, 2026No releases on Jun 28, 2026No releases on Jul 5, 2026No releases on Jul 12, 2026No releases on Jul 19, 2026No releases on Jul 26, 2026No releases on Aug 2, 2026No releases on Aug 9, 2026No releases on Aug 16, 2026No releases on Aug 23, 2026No releases on Aug 30, 2026No releases on Sep 6, 2026
MondayNo releases on May 25, 20261 release on Jun 1, 2026No releases on Jun 8, 2026No releases on Jun 15, 2026No releases on Jun 22, 2026No releases on Jun 29, 2026No releases on Jul 6, 2026No releases on Jul 13, 2026No releases on Jul 20, 2026No releases on Jul 27, 2026No releases on Aug 3, 2026No releases on Aug 10, 2026No releases on Aug 17, 2026No releases on Aug 24, 2026No releases on Aug 31, 2026No releases on Sep 7, 2026
TuesdayNo releases on May 26, 2026No releases on Jun 2, 2026No releases on Jun 9, 2026No releases on Jun 16, 2026No releases on Jun 23, 2026No releases on Jun 30, 2026No releases on Jul 7, 2026No releases on Jul 14, 2026No releases on Jul 21, 2026No releases on Jul 28, 2026No releases on Aug 4, 2026No releases on Aug 11, 2026No releases on Aug 18, 2026No releases on Aug 25, 2026No releases on Sep 1, 2026No releases on Sep 8, 2026
WednesdayNo releases on May 27, 2026No releases on Jun 3, 2026No releases on Jun 10, 2026No releases on Jun 17, 2026No releases on Jun 24, 20261 release on Jul 1, 2026No releases on Jul 8, 2026No releases on Jul 15, 2026No releases on Jul 22, 2026No releases on Jul 29, 2026No releases on Aug 5, 2026No releases on Aug 12, 2026No releases on Aug 19, 2026No releases on Aug 26, 2026No releases on Sep 2, 2026
ThursdayNo releases on May 28, 2026No releases on Jun 4, 2026No releases on Jun 11, 2026No releases on Jun 18, 2026No releases on Jun 25, 2026No releases on Jul 2, 2026No releases on Jul 9, 2026No releases on Jul 16, 2026No releases on Jul 23, 2026No releases on Jul 30, 2026No releases on Aug 6, 2026No releases on Aug 13, 2026No releases on Aug 20, 2026No releases on Aug 27, 2026No releases on Sep 3, 2026
FridayNo releases on May 29, 2026No releases on Jun 5, 2026No releases on Jun 12, 2026No releases on Jun 19, 2026No releases on Jun 26, 2026No releases on Jul 3, 2026No releases on Jul 10, 2026No releases on Jul 17, 2026No releases on Jul 24, 2026No releases on Jul 31, 2026No releases on Aug 7, 2026No releases on Aug 14, 2026No releases on Aug 21, 2026No releases on Aug 28, 2026No releases on Sep 4, 2026
SaturdayNo releases on May 30, 2026No releases on Jun 6, 2026No releases on Jun 13, 2026No releases on Jun 20, 2026No releases on Jun 27, 2026No releases on Jul 4, 2026No releases on Jul 11, 2026No releases on Jul 18, 2026No releases on Jul 25, 20261 release on Aug 1, 2026No releases on Aug 8, 2026No releases on Aug 15, 2026No releases on Aug 22, 2026No releases on Aug 29, 2026No releases on Sep 5, 2026

10 releases in the last year

Changelog

August 2026

Added 2
  • Acrobat expands conversational PDF editing to support rewriting and replacing text, identifying matching content, applying formatting, and managing highlights through natural-language requests.
  • Generate podcast now supports 13 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, and Dutch.
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July 2026

Added 3
  • Acrobat on Windows shows a milestone card when you reach a first-time achievement, such as using your first AI tool.
  • Acrobat generates a cover page from your document content using Adobe Express.
  • Legacy shared review is now off by default to strengthen document security.
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June 2026

Added 10
  • Featured Templates in Express templates section lets enterprise admins add organization-specific template, visible only to Acrobat Express Enterprise users.
  • Translate PDFs in Reader prompts you to translate a document when your app language differs from the document language, saving the file to Adobe Cloud and opening it in Adobe Express for editing.
  • AI Assistant surfaces contextual suggestions for editing and converting PDFs directly in the app, with prefilled prompts based on your document content.
  • PDF Spaces now includes a guided setup experience that walks you through choosing files and organizing related documents, with smart suggestions when working across multiple files.
  • PDF Spaces lets you apply themes, add thumbnails, and upload custom images to make spaces easier to identify for collaborators.
  • PDF Spaces consolidates notes, presentations, and podcast creation into a single unified interface, with all generated content saved in one location.
Changed 3
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8 and 8.1
  • macOS 12.x
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April 2026

Added 6
  • PDF Spaces onboarding includes guided steps with contextual action cards that surface relevant next actions.
  • AI Assistant lets you edit and organize PDFs using natural language, including reorganizing pages and adding headers, footers, and watermarks.
  • PDF Spaces lets owners share files in a single space, track when recipients view the space, and add comments for feedback.
  • Generate presentation supports Japanese and Italian prompts using Adobe Express directly within Acrobat.
  • Fill and sign improves form field detection to reduce the need for manual corrections.
  • Acrobat Reader on Windows includes an option to pin Reader to the taskbar at launch for quicker access.
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March 2026

Added 9
  • Studio Home shows an expanded list of recent files with clearer file details.
  • Acrobat podcasts support keyboard navigation for generation and playback, including the F6 focus cycle.
  • Studio Home improves accessibility with reduced tab stops, arrow‑key navigation, and clearer screen reader announcements.
  • Acrobat podcasts generate context‑aware titles to improve recognition.
  • The Create experience adds template search and automatic loading of additional templates as users scroll.
  • Acrobat displays a generated summary banner with a 60–70 word overview for documents with more than three pages.
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February 2026

Added 2
  • Acrobat provides an option to create a new PDF Space when selecting All tools > Combine files .
  • Generate presentation supports German, Portuguese, and Spanish languages in addition to English and French.
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January 2026

Added 5
  • Acrobat adds podcast generation for PDFs with quick highlights or deep dives. Access podcasts from the All tools pane or the Read aloud dropdown menu.
  • Smart Assistance now supports Acrobat free and Reader users.
  • Prompt bar introduces a Generate presentation tab for creating slide decks from natural-language prompts.
  • PDF Spaces allows direct creation from Microsoft Word for faster collaboration.
  • AI summary generation shows a three-dot animation and a checkmark when complete.
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December 2025

Added 6
  • Acrobat Reader supports image editing in PDFs on macOS using Adobe Express.
  • Acrobat allows PDF organization and editing directly in ChatGPT using natural language commands.
  • The Generate presentation capability is extended to Acrobat Pro, Standard, Trial, free, and Reader users.
  • Generate presentation is also available in Home view, All tools , or Tool Center under the Create section.
  • AI Assistant now performs tool-based actions for teams and enterprise workflows in managed environments.
  • PDFMaker now exports PDFs from Microsoft Word without tracked changes or comments by default. If needed, you can include markup in exported PDFs .
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November 2025

Added 2
  • Screenshot capture is available from the Quick action toolbar for easy sharing.
  • Image editing using Adobe Express tools is available for Acrobat users in Reduced mode.
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October 2025

Added 5
  • The AI Assistant panel now provides suggested questions during and after processing, along with prompt ideas to help explore your document.
  • PDF Spaces now also supports Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.
  • Acrobat Studio supports presentation generation from a prompt, with or without your files.
  • Acrobat automatically scales to display changes and remembers your preferred layout for each screen setup.
  • Accessibility is improved with better keyboard navigation, enhanced screen reader support, and improved buttons.
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September 2025

Added 9
  • Acrobat shows a dot indicator and Your response is ready notification when you close the AI Assistant panel while it’s generating a response.
  • Acrobat prompts you to try suggested highlights. It auto-highlights key content based on reading behavior to support easier review and insight exploration with the AI Assistant.
  • The new prompt bar on the Acrobat Studio home page provides access to tools, file searching, and image generation. Ask for AI-powered answers and insights from your documents across Acrobat, Express, and PDF Spaces.
  • PDF Spaces names are now editable, with a visible border and a tooltip indicating the field is selectable.
  • Source files are displayed in a compact layout within the Files panel, which has an adjustable panel width for better control.
  • File uploads to PDF Spaces are supported during AI Assistant chats for real-time collaboration.
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August 2025

Added 5
  • Use PDF Spaces to organize, summarize, and share PDF content in a smarter way. Easily work with teammates or classmates on projects, sales pitches, or marketing stories using PDF Spaces.
  • Ask the AI Assistant to directly complete the key tasks in your document, like Rotate page left , Rotate page right , Delete pages , Extract pages , Convert to PDF , Scan & OCR , Print pages , Protect a PDF , Compress a PDF , Create a PDF , Fill & Sign , and Share . For other tools, you get step-by-step guidance with quick-access buttons.
  • Select content in your PDF and choose Image ideas from the context menu to view relevant visuals from Adobe Stock, powered by Adobe Express.
  • Select Read out loud from the global bar, choose a premium voice, and start listening. The premium online voices that sound more natural than system defaults.
  • Discover help easily in Acrobat. The search bar now shows the text Find tools, topics, or help , making it easier to search for help articles without leaving your document.
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