How to Download the Extended Asian Language Font Pack for Acrobat Reader 2020
Question details
The user needs to download and install the correct Extended Asian Language Font Pack for Acrobat Reader 2020 to properly view PDF documents containing Asian characters.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 2020
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Viewing PDF files containing Chinese, Japanese, or Korean characters in Acrobat Reader 2020.
- Observed behavior
- Acrobat Reader 2020 may fail to display Asian characters properly or prompt for a font pack download, and many unofficial downloads only work for older versions of the software.
Before downloading the font pack, open your Acrobat Reader 2020, go to Help > About Adobe Acrobat Reader, and check whether you are running a 32-bit or 64-bit version to ensure you download the correct installer.
Download the Font Pack from Adobe's Official Help Center
Install the Asian Language Font Pack from Adobe's official support page to ensure compatibility with your specific Acrobat Reader 2020 installation.
Many third-party sites offer older versions of the Asian Language Font Pack that are incompatible with Acrobat Reader 2020. Always use Adobe's official help page to find the installer that corresponds exactly to your product version.
Open your web browser and navigate to the official Adobe HelpX page for Acrobat Reader font packs (e.g., https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/windows-font-packs-32-bit-reader.html).
Scroll through the page to find the section for Acrobat Reader 2020. Ensure you select the download link that matches your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).
Click on the appropriate link to download the Extended Asian Language Font Pack MSI or EXE installer file to your computer.
Fully exit Acrobat Reader 2020. Locate the downloaded installer file, double-click it, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Seamlessly View and Edit Multilingual PDFs with WPS Office
If you frequently encounter font compatibility issues or complex plugin requirements with your current PDF reader, try WPS Office. It provides a lightweight, all-in-one PDF reader and editor with robust multilingual support right out of the box, ensuring that Asian characters and complex formatting display perfectly without manual font pack installations.
- 1. Download and Install WPS Office: Visit the WPS Office website and download the free version. The installation is quick and includes WPS PDF.
- 2. Set as Default PDF Reader: Right-click any PDF file, select 'Open with', choose WPS Office, and check the box to make it your default PDF application.
- 3. Open Your Multilingual PDFs: Double-click your PDF documents. WPS PDF will automatically render complex layouts and Asian characters without requiring additional font packs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to download an additional font pack for Acrobat Reader?
To keep the initial download size small and improve software performance, Acrobat Reader does not include all international fonts by default. You only need to download the Extended Asian Language Font Pack when you open a document containing characters from languages like Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.
Can I use an older font pack version for Acrobat Reader 2020?
No, using a font pack designed for an older version of Acrobat Reader (such as Acrobat XI or DC 2015) can cause installation errors or fail to render fonts properly in Acrobat Reader 2020. You must use the version-specific download.
How can I verify if the font pack installed correctly?
Open a PDF document containing Asian text in Acrobat Reader 2020. If the text displays clearly instead of showing blank boxes, dots, or error messages, the font pack has been installed successfully.
What should I do if the font pack installation fails?
Ensure that Acrobat Reader is completely closed before running the installer. Also, verify that you downloaded the correct 32-bit or 64-bit installer that matches your specific Acrobat Reader 2020 installation. If the issue persists, try running the installer as an administrator.
