Use Acrobat.com from your desktop



Acrobat.com is also available as an Adobe AIR™ application, a Flash-based version of the program that runs on your desktop instead of in a web browser. The Acrobat.com AIR application is identical to browser-based Acrobat.com. The added advantage is drag-and-drop support between your computer file system and the Acrobat.com AIR application.

    Install and uninstall the AIR application

    1. Choose Get Acrobat.com for My Desktop from the Acrobat.com More menu. You're directed to the AIR installation web page.

    2. Click Install Now.

    3. When prompted to open or save the application setup file, click Open, then follow installation instructions.

    4. To uninstall the AIR application, do one of the following:

      • (Windows) Choose Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Select Acrobat.com and click Remove.

      • (Mac OS) Drag the Acrobat.com application folder to the Trash.

    Updating the AIR application

    The AIR application prompts you at startup when updates are available and how to obtain them. Some updates are mandatory to ensure proper application performance.

    Drag and drop files

    The Acrobat.com AIR application can operate in full-screen or widget mode. In full-screen mode, you can upload, share, convert, or download files by dragging them to or from the AIR application window.

    • To upload a file, drag it into the AIR organizer window and drop it on the Upload button in the toolbar.

    • To share a file, drag it into the file list area or onto the Share button.

    • To convert a file to PDF, drag it onto the Create PDF button.

    • To download a file from the web to your computer, drag it from the organizer to your desktop (or another folder).

    Click Minimize at the upper-right part of the AIR application window to change to widget mode. The widget icons give you quick access to all Acrobat.com functionality.

    Acrobat.com AIR running in widget mode

    Drag one or more selected files onto a widget icon (Upload, Share, or Convert to PDF) to open the organizer in full-screen mode. The corresponding pane opens and is populated with the selected files. Click the Buzzword or ConnectNow icons in the widget to start those Acrobat.com services in new browser windows.