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Adobe Digital Editions

Ch 047.3of 27 Ebook Reader Software
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
  4. 4Supported formatsEPUB, EPUB3, PDF
  5. 5Annotation toolsYes
  6. 6Reading syncYes
  7. 7Offline readingYes
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Overview

Adobe Digital Editions is ranked #4 of 27 in ebook reader software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Adobe Digital Editions plans and pricing

All plans
Adobe Digital Editions Free free eBook reader · Windows, Mac, iOS and Android adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on ebook reader software

Free plan
Yesadobe.com
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, iOS, Androidadobe.com
Supported formats
EPUB, EPUB3, PDFadobe.com
Annotation tools
Yesadobe.com
Reading sync
Yesadobe.com
Offline reading
Yesadobe.com

Facts

Purpose
Adobe Digital Editions is an eBook reader used to download, purchase, borrow, organise and read digital publications online or offline.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026
Formats
It supports EPUB, EPUB 3 and PDF files.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026
Reading features
Readers can search book text, bookmark, highlight and annotate passages, and organise bookshelves by title, author or publisher.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026
EPUB 3
EPUB 3 support includes audio and video rendering, right-to-left reading, interactive quizzes and improved assistive technology support.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026
Library borrowing
The app supports borrowing eBooks from public libraries, including services based on Adobe Content Server DRM.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026
Cross-device access
Books fulfilled on one device can be automatically downloaded to the user’s other devices activated with the same ID.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026
Accessibility
Adobe says ADE works with JAWS, NVDA and Window-Eyes on Windows and VoiceOver on Mac, and supports keyboard controls, text enlargement and high-contrast modes.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026
DRM and IDs
Users can authorize with an Adobe ID or use alternate vendor or bookseller IDs for protected eBooks; authorization with an Adobe ID is not required.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026
Activation limit
One Adobe ID can activate ADE on up to six computers and devices; Customer Service can reset activations at the limit.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026
PDF limitation
ADE’s PDF reader is optimised for performance and onscreen readability, and some enterprise PDF features are unsupported and may cause documents to render incorrectly.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026
Desktop downloads
Adobe lists version 4.5.12 installers for Macintosh and Windows.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026
Mobile platforms
Adobe lists iOS and Android versions, with requirements of iOS 9.0 or later and Android 4.4 or later.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support transition
Since July 2025, Wipro Engineering – Connected Services manages future releases, maintenance, updates and support requests for Adobe eBook Platform components including Digital Editions.helpx.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026
Maker
Adobe’s corporate headquarters are in San Jose, California; Adobe was founded in December 1982 by Charles Geschke and John Warnock.adobe.com · 30 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
1982adobe.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
San Jose, California, USAadobe.com · 28 Sept 2026

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