Adobe Acrobat, the ubiquitous software for creating, editing, and managing PDF documents, appears to have quietly introduced a significant change to its free conversion service. According to a recent Reddit post, users are now limited to converting only one document to PDF for free every 30 days. This marks a considerable shift from previous capabilities, where users could convert documents to PDF without such stringent limitations.
The original poster (OP) on Reddit, u/L-L-Media, reported encountering the new limitation on two client computers running Adobe Acrobat 24.004.20243 and Microsoft Office 2019. When attempting to "Save as Adobe PDF" from within Word or Excel, a message indicated the one-document-per-month restriction. Clicking "Create Adobe PDF" prompted users to log in to their Adobe accounts, a step not previously required.
While Adobe hasn't officially announced the change, the move likely aims to encourage users to subscribe to Adobe Acrobat Pro DC or other paid plans. By limiting the free conversion service, Adobe hopes to incentivize users who frequently convert documents to invest in a subscription that offers unlimited conversions and additional features.
If you find yourself affected by this new limitation, don't despair! Several alternative approaches can help you convert your documents to PDF without breaking the bank:
The best PDF solution for you depends on your individual needs and budget.
While Adobe's decision to limit free PDF conversions may be disappointing for some users, the availability of alternative solutions ensures that you can still create and manage PDF documents without incurring significant costs.
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