Adobe Pairs Up With Microsoft To Bring Acrobat PDF To Edge Browser Users

For the 1.4 billion Windows users worldwide, Microsoft’s Edge Browser isn’t just getting a power boost from artificial intelligence, but it will also see Adobe Acrobat PDF technology embedded in its system, in a step forward to make digital life and work more convenient.

With a built-in PDF reader, users will be able to access higher fidelity for more accurate colors and graphics, better performance, stronger security, and great accessibility—ranging from text selection to read-aloud narration features.

All these updated capabilities will come at no cost to existing users, as the companies hope to amp up productivity “in a world where automation and collaboration are more critical than ever,” explained Ashley Still, Senior Vice President at Adobe.

However, for those looking for even more tools, including the ability to edit text and images, convert file formats, and combine files directly within the Edge browser, you’ll have to shell out for an Acrobat subscription plan, which can be purchased directly via an extension.

The built-in PDF reader will roll out in phases, while managed devices can choose to opt in.

[via Adobe ]