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How to Disable Adobe Acrobat Promotional Links When Sharing PDFs on Android
Question details
The user wants to remove the automatic promotional message and mobile app download link that Adobe Acrobat appends when sharing PDF files.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- Android
- Scenario
- Sharing PDF documents directly from the Adobe Acrobat mobile application to other apps like email or messaging services.
- Observed behavior
- Adobe Acrobat automatically inserts an advertisement and download link into the shared message body, and there is no built-in setting available to disable it.
Ensure your Adobe Acrobat app is updated to the latest version in the Google Play Store, as Adobe is currently investigating this issue and may release a patch.
Share the PDF Directly via Android File Manager
Bypass Adobe Acrobat's built-in sharing feature entirely to avoid the promotional text generation.
Since the promotional text is generated by the Adobe Acrobat app's sharing intent, you can avoid the advertisement by sharing the raw file directly from your device's operating system.
Navigate to your Android device's native file explorer, typically named 'Files', 'My Files', or 'Files by Google'.
Browse to your 'Downloads' or 'Documents' folder to find the PDF file you intend to share.
Long-press the PDF file to select it, tap the native Android 'Share' icon at the top or bottom of the screen, and select your preferred messaging or email app. The file will be sent cleanly without Adobe's promotional message.
Manually Delete the Promotional Text Before Sending
Edit the drafted message in your target app before hitting the send button.
Share PDFs Seamlessly Without Ads Using WPS Office
If you are tired of manually deleting promotional links every time you share a document, switch to WPS Office. It provides a robust, user-friendly PDF reader for Android that lets you share files directly and cleanly, without any forced advertisements or download links.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office from the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- 2. Open your Document: Launch the app, navigate to the 'Files' tab, and open the PDF you wish to share.
- 3. Access the Share Menu: Tap the 'Share' button located on the bottom toolbar or within the top-right menu.
- 4. Choose File Sharing: Select 'Share as File' and pick your preferred email or messaging app. Your PDF will be attached and sent immediately without any promotional links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Adobe Acrobat add a download link when I share PDFs on Android?
Adobe Acrobat adds this promotional message to encourage recipients to download their mobile app. It is currently a built-in feature of the Android app's sharing functionality and cannot be disabled in the settings.
Can I upgrade to a premium Adobe subscription to remove these sharing ads?
No, currently even premium Acrobat subscriptions do not remove the promotional message appended when sharing from the Android app. Adobe is actively investigating this user concern.
Is there a setting hidden in Adobe Acrobat to turn off the promotional text?
There is no hidden setting or toggle available. Adobe Support has officially acknowledged the lack of this feature, and users must rely on workarounds like sharing via the native Android file manager.
Will sharing via Google Drive stop the Adobe ad from appearing?
Yes. If you upload the PDF to Google Drive or another cloud service first, and share the link from that service, Adobe Acrobat's promotional message will not be appended to your share.
