The first version of Adobe Reader, version 1.0, was released in 1993. This initial version was a basic PDF viewer that allowed users to view and print PDF files. It was a relatively simple application that provided a straightforward way to access PDF content.

The current version of Adobe Reader is version 2022.001.20142, released in 2022. This version includes improved performance, enhanced security features, and support for the latest PDF standards.

Version 3.0, released in 1996, marked a significant milestone for Adobe Reader. It introduced a new user interface, improved performance, and added support for multimedia content, such as audio and video.