Adobe Express

Adobe Express: How to Perform PDF Tasks

Adobe Express is an alternative tool for PDF management and editing. This page will guide you through performing essential PDF tasks previously available in Acrobat Pro. You’ll find step-by-step instructions to help you transition smoothly.

  1. Introduction to Adobe Express
  2. Video - How to Perform PDF Tasks in Adobe Express
  3. Log in and Navigate to the 'Document' Area
  4. How to Edit a PDF
  5. How to Comment on a PDF
  6. How to Combine Files
  7. How to Organise Pages
  8. Additional Support Resources
  9. Adobe Creative Cloud Licenses (including Adobe Acrobat Pro DC)

Introduction to Adobe Express

Adobe Express is an easy-to-use, cloud-based tool available to all University staff and students. It offers a range of creative features, such as custom templates, design tools, and video editing. However, this guide focuses specifically on how to use Adobe Express for essential PDF tasks, similar to the functions previously available in Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Creating and Editing PDFs in Adobe Express (video guide)

Log in to Adobe Express 

  1. Go to Adobe Express (https://new.express.adobe.com/a/newcastle.ac.uk)
  2. If requested, use your University email and password to Sign in.
  3. On the Adobe Express homepage, select Document to access PDF tools for editing, commenting, and combining files.

Log in to Adobe Express

How to Quick Edit a PDF

  1. On the Adobe Express homepage, select Document.
  2. In the Document Quick actions section, select Edit PDF and browse for the file you’d like to edit.
  3. In the Edit panel, select Text or Image to add content or make changes to your document.
  4. Once you’re done editing, select Download to save the amended version to your PC.

Advanced PDF Editing Features

  1. Drag and drop your file anywhere on the Adobe Express landing page.
  2. Your file will be converted to a PDF
  3. An editing pane will open, giving you access to the full suite of Adobe Express editing features and tools.

How to Comment on a PDF

  1. On the Adobe Express homepage, select Document.
  2. In the Documents Quick actions section, select Edit PDF
  3. Browse for the files on your device.
  4. Use the menu tools to highlight text, add sticky notes, or insert comments.
  5. Once you’ve added your comments, click Download to save the document to your PC.

How to Combine Files

  1. On the Adobe Express homepage, select Document.
  2. In the Documents Quick actions section, select Combine Files.
  3. Browse for the files on your device.
  4. Select Download to save the new document to your PC

How to Organise Pages

  1. On the Adobe Express homepage, select Document.
  2. In the Documents Quick actions section, select Organize Pages.
  3. Browse for the files on your device.
  4. Select and drag the pages to reorder them. You can also rotate or delete pages.
  5. Use the Add pages + icon to add new files.
  6. Select Download to save the document to your PC.

Additional Support Resources