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Set Acrobat DC to open PDFs as default (Windows 11)
This article will describe how to set Acrobat DC as the default to open PDFs on Windows 11.
- In the start menu search bar type "Default Apps"
- In the search results choose "Default Apps" (System Settings)
- The Default Apps window will open. Look under Set Defaults for applications and either search for Adobe Acrobat or scroll to find it on the list.
- Click on Adobe Acrobat and a list will appear where you can look at which apps are being used for default. Under .pdf it should state Adobe Acrobat.
- If it does not say Adobe Acrobat click on the item under .pdf to change to Adobe.
- A screen will pop up for you to Select a default app for PDF files.
- Select Adobe Acrobat if you see it and select set default.
- If Adobe Acrobat is NOT your default click "Choose an app on your PC" and search for Adobe Acrobat there. You can then select it and click on the set default button.
- Select Adobe Acrobat if you see it and select set default.
- Your PDFs should now open using Adobe Acrobat DC by default