Adobe Reader — Linux alternatives

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Adobe Acrobat Reader is Adobe's free application for viewing, printing and annotating PDF files.

Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what Adobe Reader does for you? Below are 4 Linux alternatives in the Office category, ranked by community votes so you can quickly compare which one fits your workflow best.

Category: Office Platform: Windows

4 Linux alternatives to Adobe Reader

Foxit Reader

Foxit Reader, the lightweight PDF viewer, is also available for Linux.

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28% match

Ocular

Okular is KDE's universal document viewer, supporting PDF and many other formats.

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28% match

Adobe Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader also offers a Linux build for viewing and annotating PDFs.

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24% match

Evince

Evince (Document Viewer) is GNOME's default document viewer for PDF and other formats.

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21% match

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Linux alternative to Adobe Reader?

Based on community votes, Foxit Reader is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to Adobe Reader on Linux Alternative.com.

Does Adobe Reader run natively on Linux?

Adobe Reader does not have a native Linux build. Instead, you can switch to one of the 4 free Linux alternatives listed on this page.

Are the Linux alternatives to Adobe Reader free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check each program's own download page for exact licensing terms.