How to Install the Adobe Acrobat Extension in Microsoft Edge
Question details
The user wants to install and use the Adobe Acrobat browser extension in Microsoft Edge to easily create PDFs directly from web pages.
- Product
- Microsoft Edge
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Trying to create PDFs from web pages using the Acrobat extension in Microsoft Edge, similar to the functionality available in Google Chrome.
- Observed behavior
- The user is unable to find or install the Acrobat extension because the legacy version of Microsoft Edge does not support it.
Verify that you have the latest Chromium-based version of Microsoft Edge installed, as the older legacy version of Edge does not support Chrome extensions.
Install via the Chrome Web Store in Chromium Edge
Since the new Microsoft Edge is based on Chromium, you can enable third-party store support and install the Adobe Acrobat extension directly from the Chrome Web Store.
The legacy version of Microsoft Edge is incompatible with modern Chromium extensions. Upgrading to the new Microsoft Edge solves this limitation completely.
By adjusting a single setting in newer Edge versions, you can access the entire library of Google Chrome extensions, including Adobe Acrobat.
Launch Microsoft Edge. Click the horizontal three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the browser and select 'Extensions' from the dropdown list.
In the Extensions pop-up, click on 'Manage extensions'. Look at the bottom-left pane and toggle on the switch that says 'Allow extensions from other stores'. Click 'Allow' to confirm the prompt.
Navigate to the Google Chrome Web Store and use the search bar to look for 'Adobe Acrobat'.
Select the official Adobe Acrobat extension from the search results. Click the 'Add to Chrome' button (which functions as 'Add to Edge' in this context) and confirm by clicking 'Add extension'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I find the Acrobat extension in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store?
If the extension is not listed in the native Edge Add-ons store, you can still install it. Because the modern Microsoft Edge relies on the Chromium engine, you have robust compatibility with Chrome apps. Simply enable third-party installations in your extension settings and get it from the Google Chrome Web Store.
Does the Acrobat extension work on the legacy version of Microsoft Edge?
No, the legacy version of Microsoft Edge does not support Chromium-based extensions like Adobe Acrobat. You must upgrade to the newer Chromium-based Edge browser to use this feature.
Can I create PDFs from web pages without installing the Acrobat extension?
Yes. Microsoft Edge has a built-in 'Print to PDF' feature. Press Ctrl+P on any webpage you wish to save, and select 'Save as PDF' or 'Microsoft Print to PDF' from the printer destination dropdown list.
