New features in Acrobat 8 Professional
Combine multiple files into a PDF package
Combine multiple files into a searchable, sortable PDF package that maintains the individual security settings and digital signatures of each included PDF document!
Auto-recognize form fields
Automatically locate form fields in static PDF documents and convert them to interactive fields that can be filled electronically by anyone using free Adobe Reader® software-! (Windows® only)
Manage shared reviews
Easily conduct shared reviews — without IT assistance — that allow review participants to see one another’s comments and track the status of the review!
Enable advanced features in Adobe Reader
Enable anyone using Adobe Reader- to participate in document reviews, fill and save electronic forms offline–, and digitally sign documents!
Permanently remove sensitive information
Permanently remove metadata, hidden layers, and other concealed information, and use redaction tools to permanently delete sensitive text, illustrations, or other content!
Archive Microsoft Outlook e-mail in PDF
Configure Acrobat 8 Professional to automatically archive e-mail in Microsoft Outlook for easy search and retrieval! (Windows only)
Archive Lotus Notes e-mail
Convert e-mail in Lotus Notes to Adobe PDF to facilitate searching, archiving, and retrieval! (Windows only)
Save in Microsoft Word
Take advantage of improved functionality for saving Adobe PDF files as Microsoft Word documents, retaining the layout, fonts, formatting, and tables!
Enjoy improved performance and support for AutoCAD
More rapidly convert AutoCAD® drawing files into compact, accurate PDF documents, without the need for the native desktop application!
Take advantage of a new, intuitive user interface
Complete tasks more quickly with a streamlined user interface, new customizable toolbars, and a “Getting Started” page to visually direct you to commonly used features!
Easily create Adobe PDF documents
Create Adobe® PDF documents with one-button ease from Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint! Windows® users can also create PDF documents with one-button ease from Outlook, Internet Explorer, Project, Visio, Access, Publisher, AutoCAD®, and Lotus Notes files!
Scan to PDF with OCR
Scan paper documents with OCR technology to create compact, searchable Adobe PDF documents!
Convert e-mail to Adobe PDF files
Convert e-mail in Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Notes to Adobe PDF documents to facilitate searching, archiving, and retrieval! (Windows only)
Capture web pages as Adobe PDF files
Convert web pages to Adobe PDF documents to easily print, archive, mark up, or share! (Windows only)
Create in PDF/A or PDF/X
Create documents in PDF/A, the ISO standard for long-term archiving of electronic documents, or PDF/X, the ideal format for high-quality, professional printing!
