What PDF tool to use for signing docs on my Surface Pro as Adobe Acrobat Professional does not work very well with ARM

Hille-Paul Schut 20 Reputation points
2026-02-01T09:28:12.23+00:00

Hi,

I'm using Adobe Acrobat professional for years. Since I replaced my old Surface Pro with the latest Surface Pro with ARM it does not work. I already installed the emulation version of Adobe but it does not give the 100% usage. Any idea how to fix this is or go to another PDF tool.

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2026-02-01T09:29:54.2366667+00:00

If Adobe Acrobat Professional is not performing well on your ARM-based Surface Pro, you might consider using alternative PDF tools that are optimized for ARM architecture. Here are some recommended options:

  1. Adobe Acrobat Reader - While it may not have all the features of Adobe Acrobat Professional, it is optimized for ARM and can handle basic PDF signing tasks.
  2. PDF-XChange Editor - This tool offers a range of PDF editing features and is known for its performance on various systems, including ARM.
  3. Foxit PDF Reader - Another lightweight option that supports PDF signing and is generally well-received for its speed and efficiency.
  4. Nitro PDF Reader - This tool provides a good balance of features and performance, making it suitable for signing documents on ARM devices.
  5. Microsoft Edge - The built-in PDF viewer in Microsoft Edge allows for basic signing and annotation, and it is natively optimized for ARM.

These alternatives should provide better compatibility and performance on your ARM-based Surface Pro compared to using Adobe Acrobat Professional under emulation.

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  1. Cynthia Phinney 0 Reputation points
    2026-07-30T17:35:05.62+00:00

    I can't provide a solution (I came here looking for one) but I can tell you that the AI answer above that says Adobe Acrobat Reader might help is wrong. I just got an ARM computer and I've tried three times to install Reader and it just keeps deleting itself. When I searched online to figure it out, I learned it's ARM causing the problem. Apparently you have to install and run it in emulation mode (which I have not figured out how to do).

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