How to Set Adobe Acrobat as the Default PDF Reader
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
On Adobe Acrobat's main dashboard, find the Always Open PDFs in Acrobat and then click the 'Set as Default' button right below it.
After that, go to your local File Manager and then right-click on the PDF file you wish to open.
Choose 'Open' from the list of options.
After completing these steps, the PDF files stored on your local device will open and run in Adobe Acrobat by default.
Create your first interactive demo in minutes
No credit card required • Start building today
