How to Use Your Acrobat Pro Subscription on Two Computers
Question details
The user wants to know if a single Adobe Acrobat Pro subscription can be used on multiple devices, specifically an iPad and a MacBook, without buying an additional license.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Device & OS
- iPadOS, macOS
- Scenario
- Activating and using an existing PDF editor subscription on a secondary device.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs to securely log into the second device and access their premium PDF features using the same account credentials.
Ensure you have the exact email address and password for the Adobe ID that was originally used to purchase the Acrobat Pro subscription on your first device.
Install and Sign In with Your Adobe Account on the Second Device
Use your existing Adobe ID to activate Acrobat Pro on your MacBook. Adobe allows you to install the software on multiple devices under one subscription.
An individual Acrobat Pro subscription allows you to install the application on more than one computer, regardless of the operating system (Windows, macOS, or iPadOS). However, you can only be signed in and actively using the software on up to two devices simultaneously.
Navigate to the official Adobe website on your MacBook, locate the Acrobat Pro product page, and click the download button for the macOS installer.
Locate the downloaded installer file in your Mac's Downloads folder, double-click it, and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
Launch Acrobat Pro on your MacBook. When prompted, select 'Sign In' and enter the same Adobe ID credentials you used to purchase the subscription on your iPad.
Edit PDFs Across All Your Devices with WPS Office
If you need to view, edit, and manage PDFs seamlessly across your tablet, Mac, and Windows PC, WPS Office provides a powerful PDF toolkit. A single WPS account lets you access premium editing features on multiple devices without the hassle of restrictive device limits.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Install the WPS Office application on your MacBook, iPad, or Windows PC.
- 2. Sign In to Your Account: Launch the application and log in using your WPS account credentials.
- 3. Access the PDF Editor: Open any PDF document and click on the 'PDF Edit' tab to start modifying text, images, and pages immediately.
- 4. Sync via Cloud: Save your edits to WPS Cloud to instantly view and continue editing the updated PDF on your other devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my Acrobat Pro subscription on both Windows and Mac?
Yes. An Acrobat Pro subscription is cross-platform, meaning you can install and activate it on both a Windows PC and a macOS device by signing in with the same Adobe account.
What happens if I exceed the device limit for my subscription?
Adobe allows you to remain signed in on up to two devices at the same time. If you attempt to log in on a third device, the software will ask you to select one of the previously activated devices to sign out of remotely.
Does my desktop Acrobat subscription cover the mobile app on my iPad?
Yes, your Acrobat Pro subscription includes access to premium features on the Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app for iPad and iPhone. You simply need to download the app and sign in with your subscribed account.
