Access generative AI tools in Acrobat

Last updated on Sep 23, 2025

Know how to use generative AI features from Acrobat on desktop, Acrobat on the web, and Acrobat Reader.

From the Acrobat on desktop homepage

Under the Recommended tools for you section, choose Select files in the AI Assistant card. Then, select one or multiple files to start a conversation with your documents and extract insights.

Acrobat home view displays highlighted Select files option under Recommended tools for you, allowing users to add files and use AI Assistant. — Use AI Assistant on multiple files in Acrobat on desktop.

The Generative AI tools also appear one at a time next to the Recommended tools for you section of the homepage. To start using a generative AI tool, select the respective call-to-action.

The All tools window displays the following tools under AI Assistant: AI Assistant and Generative summary. — Use AI Assistant tools in Acrobat desktop.

From the Acrobat on the web homepage

Select All tools, then select AI Assistant or Generative summary tool. If prompted, select Get started to continue.

Acrobat web displays highlighted Select files option under Home tab, allowing users to upload multiple files and use AI Assistant. — Use AI Assistant on multiple files in Acrobat on the web.

The All tools menu in Acrobat web displays the following AI Assistant tools: AI Assistant, Generative summary, and Set and achieve goals. — Use AI Assistant tools in Acrobat on the web.

The document pane shows context menu with options to open the AI Assistant and generative summary, as well as edit, export and share the PDF. The navigation pane displays a highlighted generative summary option. — Access the AI Assistant tools from all tools, the global bar, the navigation pane, or the context menu.

From Acrobat Reader

If you are signed in to Acrobat Reader, you can access the generative AI features from Home. The Generative AI tools appear next to the Recommended tools for you section. To start using a generative AI tool, select the respective call-to-action.

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