How to Set Adobe Acrobat as the Default PDF Reader

Quick summary

This tutorial shows you how to set Adobe Acrobat as the default PDF reader on your device in just a few steps. By using the Set as Default option in Acrobat and confirming through your File Manager, all PDF files will automatically open in Adobe Acrobat.

Steps

1. On Adobe Acrobat's main dashboard, locate the Always Open PDFs in Acrobat banner and click the Set as Default button below it.
2. Open your local File Manager and right-click on any PDF file you want to open.
3. Select Open from the context menu options.
4. Once these steps are complete, all PDF files on your local device will open automatically in Adobe Acrobat by default.