However, other PDF software should be installed as the default to help strengthen security.You can customise the application to increase your productivity by generating a PDF from scanned documents, markdown files, images and text files. Please note that Adobe Reader DC will be made available as a CMF package for special cases (e.g. Should you still require Adobe Acrobat DC, please complete this request form. As of 15 October 2017, Adobe will stop supporting Adobe Acrobat XI Pro: the company will neither update its software any longer nor provide security updates. Please choose the appropriate solution for your needs and install the new software now!Īs of September 2017, PC users will be prompted via CMF to remove Adobe Acrobat, while Mac users will be reminded via the usual channels. We recommend checking the “use case matrix”, testing the Editor solutions, and if your specific needs are not met, please follow the instructions below to purchase yearly access. opening specialised PDF files incorporating 3D models, or embedding fonts on a Mac where Adobe may be required. The feedback we received is very positive, many stating that the editing functions are easy to use.Īdvanced functions: obviously there will be some use cases that cannot be satisfied, e.g. In fact, your web browser usually has a PDF reader incorporated.Įditing functions: if you edit PDFs, such as replacing text and/or images, please install the Editor solutions mentioned. Here we simply outline our recommended solutions depending on the PDF functions used:īasic functions: if you simply open PDF files to read and/or print them, then please install the Reader solutions mentioned. No change as Adobe has not been available since 2011 Evince appears to be the best. PDF Reader and Editor: PDF-XChange available via CMF.

PDF Editor: PDF Expert available via Mac Self-Service. PDF Reader: please use Mac Preview (comes with MacOS) The new recommended PDF software depends on your operating system: The software below represents the best tools found.

Given the positive results, it is now time to replace the PDF software at CERN.

The IT Technical User Meeting ( ) was regularly informed of the progress of the PDF replacement project, and the proposed new software has been available since February. Security vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat are indeed very high and the company also recently changed its pricing structure and business model which makes a site licence prohibitively expensive for CERN. The IT Department launched a “ PDF replacement project” last year to investigate and test alternative products to Adobe Acrobat.

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